Model Y body arrives at Giga Texas
A Model Y body-in-white arrived at Giga Texas, and the internet was abuzz with rumours about the vehicles origin and purpose for being outside the factory. Many believe that Tesla will use this Model Y […]
Tesla considering 12V lithium-ion replacement batteries for older vehicles
Elon Musk is looking into the idea of replacing older 12-volt lead-acid batteries that were standard in older Teslas with a new 12-volt lithium-ion battery. The revelation came on Twitter after Drive Tesla reader Rich […]
India cannot give Tesla company-specific incentives: government official
A senior Indian government official ruled out any possibility of granting Tesla company-specific incentives. This statement comes a day after Elon Musk tweeted out about India’s high import duties on Tesla vehicles and the possibility […]
NYC approves Revel’s fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis
Revel has received approval to launch their app-based car service in New York. Their fleet launches on August 2nd with 50 baby blue Tesla Model Y SUVs. The company will offer rides south of 42nd […]
Rivian announces another funding round, this time securing $2.5 billion
Rivian’s latest private funding round has raised $2.5 billion for the EV company. The leading investors included D1 Capital Partners, Ford Motor Company and Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund. The total private funding for the company […]
GM announces a 2nd Chevrolet Bolt EV recall
General Motors officially recalled some older Chevrolet Bolt’s due to persistent battery problems leading to fires. Until completing repairs, Bolt owners should park their vehicles outdoors, limit charging to 90%, and not deplete their batteries […]
Tesla lobbies India to lower import taxes on EVs
Tesla wrote to multiple Indian Ministries seeking a significant reduction in import duties on EVs. According to Tesla, the move would boost demand and generate revenue for the government. However, the pitch may face significant […]
NASA’s Europa Clipper to fly on SpaceX Falcon Heavy
The Europa Clipper will start its journey to Jupiter’s Europa moon on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. According to documents, NASA will pay SpaceX $178 million for the launch in October 2024. The Europa Clipper […]
False advertising suit moves forward against Tesla
A false advertising lawsuit against Tesla is moving forward after the automaker failed to get the suit dismissed. Alexandro and Iaian Filippini are suing Tesla, noting on the basis that they advertised their 2016 Tesla […]
Faraday Future loses Zhuhai government investment
Faraday Future experienced a crucial loss as they failed to secure Zhuhai’s Government as a key investor. The failure may crimp the EV company’s plans to expand ahead of its public listing in the United […]
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