Tesla’s AI Day confirmed for August 19
Elon Musk took to Twitter to confirm that Tesla’s AI Day will be on August 19. The CEO did not share any details of the event, nor if there would be any announcements or press […]
Tesla 2021.24 software update brings the long anticipated Car Wash Mode, Disney+, and more [Update]
The pace of software updates with more than just minor bug fixes and and improvements seems to be increasing. Last week 2021.12.25.6 began deploying with a new game and some user interface (UI) design changes. […]
Tesla shifting retail strategy away from high-end malls
According to reporting by Electrek, Tesla is working to shift their retail strategy away from ‘showrooms in fancy malls’. Instead, Tesla is focusing on cheaper locations, remote orders and delivery centres. As Tesla is not […]
Tesla rewrote their software to survive chip shortage
The global chip shortage is hitting most auto manufacturers, and yet Tesla avoided the issue with a re-write of their software. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company can now use alternative chips with ease […]
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 […]
Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2021 earnings call is today, here’s what to expect
Tesla is on a blistering pace so far in 2021. In the first quarter the automaker set a new record with nearly 185,000 vehicles delivered. That figure didn’t last long with it being crushed in […]
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 […]
Tesla inks deal with BHP for Australian supply of nickel
Tesla has signed a deal to buy nickel BHP, the world’s largest mining company, as it continues to see increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs). The deal will see BHP supply Tesla with nickel from […]
Tesla sells Maxwell Technologies two years after acquiring it, but maintains dry electrode technology
In May 2019 Tesla acquired Maxwell Technologies for over $200 million in TSLA stock and cash. The purchase gave the automaker the rights to Maxwell’s ultracapacitor business, but also more importantly their dry electrode technology […]
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