Tesla News and Updates

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Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

The Current Tesla Lineup

Teslas Model 3 ————————————— Starting MSRP $35,000
Tesla Model S ————————————— Starting MSRP $75,000
Tesla Model X ————————————— Starting MSRP $81,000
Tesla Model Y ————————————— Starting MSRP $52,990

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By Dean McManis Feb 15 2021 - 10:18pm

Tesla Adding 4680 Batteries To Its Model Y EV Crossover

Tesla's Battery Day revealed their new 4680 batteries. But when will they be used in production Teslas? And how do we know that they are not already being used in Tesla's EVs today?

By Peter Neilson G+ Feb 14 2021 - 5:33pm

Elon Musk: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

The success of Telsa Motors happened 15 years ago. It was not because Tesla Motors is an electric car. Sure, that is cool but it is deeper than that. Take a look at why Tesla will succeed moving forward.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 14 2021 - 1:41am

Tela Chooses Karnataka India For The Company’s 6th Gigafactory

According to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa Tesla has chosen Karnataka state in India for the company's next gigafactory location.

2021 Toyota Mirai 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Supersonic Red

By Jeff Teague Feb 12 2021 - 10:01am

Look out Tesla: Toyota’s Shocking Announcement Shows they are All-In on Electrified Vehicles

Toyota announces new U.S. market battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for 2021. What this means for Toyota and for Tesla now.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indonesian capital Jakarta

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 12 2021 - 12:37am

Rumor Says Tesla May Have Completed 1st Round of Indonesia Battery Talks Involving Panasonic

A credible rumor says Tesla has completed its first round of talks with local government officials in Indonesia to possibly build a 4680 battery cell factory in Indonesia involving Panasonic.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 11 2021 - 11:49pm

Tesla May Make Solar Vans, Elon Musk Says

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just gave an interview to Joe Rogan in which he revealed that Tesla vans can have solar panels and explained why that's possible.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 11 2021 - 5:00pm

Tesla's Near-Double Headcount Growth Witnesses It's Global Expansion

Tesla nearly doubled its workforce in 2020 by adding almost 30,000 workers in one year.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 11 2021 - 11:13am

GREEN Act Gives Tesla and GM a New $7,000 Tax Credit

The Biden administration just made a Tesla Model 3 under $30,000 a reality as Tesla will gain access to another 400k $7,000 EV tax credits through the Biden administration’s GREEN Act.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 10 2021 - 11:08am

The Boring Company May Build a Sea-Level Tunnel in Miamia

Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami revealed he had a call with The Boring Company's CEO Elon Musk regarding The Boring Company tunnels coming to Miami and The Tesmanian says the tunnel's intentional des

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 9 2021 - 1:49pm

Elon Musk In Support Of Tesla And SpaceX’s Mission Announces $100M Challenge On Twitter

Elon Musk has teamed up with the XPRIZE foundation to offer a $100M dollar carbon capture breakthrough challenge. The competition should also help in greatly advancing Tesla and SpaceX's stated missions.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 8 2021 - 6:13pm

Watch Tesla's Two Founders Speak About Goals and Visions and Never Say "Autonomy"

Tesla’s two original founders share a lot of backstory on how and why Tesla was founded and also on Elon Musk’s role. The video is fascinating. Particularly since the word “Autonomy” or the phrase “self-driving” is never the focal point.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 8 2021 - 12:23pm

Tesla Purchases Bitcoin - Signals Company May Accept It As Payment

Tesla is moving towards bitcoin. Here's what is happening and what sources are reporting these changes.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 8 2021 - 11:34am

Tesla Buys $1.5B Bitcoin, Legality Of Elon Musk Propping Up Bitcoin Value On Twitter Questioned

Tesla has bought 1.5B in Bitcoin. The company to also accept bitcoin payments. While Elon Musk's recent tweets supporting cryptocurrencies questioned for their legality.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 8 2021 - 9:34am

Consumer Reports' List of Most Satisfying Vehicles Shines A Light On Tesla

Tesla's owner satisfaction scores reveal some interesting things about how owners view their Tesla. Here is how Tesla did on this annual survey of owners.

Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits

By John Goreham G+ Feb 6 2021 - 11:00am

Consumer Reports: Ford's Mustang Mach-E Tops Tesla Model Y In This Key Area

Consumer Reports is a big fan of Tesla products. Here’s one critical area that they find the new Mustang Mach-E is “definitely better” than the Tesla Model Y.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 5 2021 - 2:50am

Tesla To Start Building New Model 2 Factory In Shanghai After Chinese Government Approval

Tesla has gotten approval to expand and add a new plant to the Shanghai gigafactory. The new plant will be producing a China designed new vehicle expected to be the Model 2.

Tesla Model Y making its way through the body shop

By Armen Hareyan G+ Feb 4 2021 - 7:29pm

Tesla Just Shared a Rare Video of Model Y Production

This evening Tesla shared a rare video footage on its Twitter page showing a Model Y making its way through the body shop.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 3 2021 - 8:14am

Elon Musk Interview With Sandy Munro - New Li-ion 12v Battery In The Model S & X And More

Elon Musk sat down for an interview with veteran engineer Sandy Munro. In their talk, they discussed the new 12v battery in the Model S & X, engineering changes coming to Tesla vehicles, and many more topics.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 2 2021 - 8:49pm

Updated Tesla Semi Seen Without Wraparound Windshield - One Cause Of Nikola Patent Lawsuit

A new Tesla Semi prototype was spotted in California. The new truck has several changes to the design including the wraparound windshield which was one cause in Nikola's patent infringement case against Tesla.

By Tinsae Aregay Feb 1 2021 - 4:19am

New Model S & X Interior Blueprint - Elon Musk And Tesla’s Elegant First Principles Ethos

For the refreshed Model S & X, Tesla has chosen to go with a yoke steering wheel and replaced the gear and turning stalk with AI. These changes have had a mixed reaction. However, they will undoubtedly be embraced since, like all Tesla vehicles, were underpinned with first principles design.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 30 2021 - 3:19am

Pictures Of Elon Musk’s Boring Company Show Completed First Ever Loop Ahead Of Inauguration

Pictures of The Boring Company tunnel at the Las Vegas Convention Center show, Elon Musk's tunneling start up is putting the final touches and is ready to commence service.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 28 2021 - 10:00am

Tesla Releases Refreshed Model S and X With Lots of Replacements

Tesla has released the refreshed Model S and X with the plaid powertrain. The new vehicles come with several changes to the powertrain, interior, and functionality, including replacing turning stalk and gear selector, rectangular steering wheel and Plaid powertrain.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 27 2021 - 9:03am

Tesla Q4 Earnings: Largest Payday For Elon Musk And Launch Of Refreshed/Plaid Model S Possible

Tesla's Q4 earnings report set to come out a few hours ago. Depending on the numbers Elon Musk might achieve the fifth trench of the CEO compensation package making it the largest payday in history. Refreshed/Plaid Model S might launch too.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 26 2021 - 2:11pm

Tesla To Get EU Subsidy For Berlin Battery Plant, But It Might Not Matter

Tesla has been chosen as one of 42 companies to be granted a subsidy by the EU commission for the battery plant in Giga Berlin. However, the EV maker has already achieved many of the goals the EU is trying to hit by 2028.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 26 2021 - 12:44pm

Tesla's European Battery Production Will Soon Greatly Benefit from EU's $3.5B Aid

The EU paved the way for companies like Tesla and BMW to get about $3.5 billion of state aid for battery producing projects and Tesla Giga Berlin will greatly benefit from this aid.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 25 2021 - 3:06pm

Tesla's Grunheide Battery Factory To Employ 1,000 People

Tesla is planning the world's largest factory for electric car batteries in Grünheide. It may be in Giga Berlin. Brandenburg's Public Radio RBB has now received details about the company's plans. Accordingly, Tesla is looking for some unusual job profiles for its Grünheid location and plans to employ 1,000 people.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 25 2021 - 2:07pm

Elon Musk Says Tesla Has Better AI Hardware & Software In Response To Waymo CEO Criticism

Waymo CEO John Krafcik in an interview said Tesla isn't competition and suggested the EV maker won't achieve level 5 autonomy. Elon Musk in response said Tesla has better AI hardware and software than Waymo.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 25 2021 - 11:06am

Tesla Partners With Samsung for Self-Driving 5nm Chips, Korean Report

A new report from Asia-E in Korea states that Tesla is partnering with Samsung on a 5-nanometer chip for self-driving, despite earlier reports that Tesla planned for its next-generation self-driving chip to use a 7-nanometer process by TSMC, a Taiwan semiconductor company.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 25 2021 - 9:58am

Tesla Fremont Starts Giga Press Manufacturing: This May Further Drop The Prices

A recent video from Gabeincal revealed the first looks at the all-too-elusive Giga Press as it was spotted in action.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 25 2021 - 9:51am

Refreshed Tesla Model S Seen Track Testing - Teslarati

According to Teslarati, the site has been able to get pictures of the refreshed Model S testing in the Fremont track. This further corroborates reports by The Kilowatts youtube which posted pictures of the vehicle driving around Fremont.

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