Tesla News
Monday, 28 September 2020
Tesla (TSLA) bull and ARK founder shows where Wall St goes wrong
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock fell last week unexpectedly after the company’s Battery Day event. But Cathie Wood, a TSLA bull and the founder of ARK Invest, broke down Wall Street’s response and showed why analysts misunderstood some of the electric...
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You Can Now Build Your Own Tesla Cybertruck
This one might not be as amphibious as the real deal, though.
CarBuzz
Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted on Fremont production lines
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted on production lines at the company’s Fremont factory in Northern California. The Cybertruck is not expected to be produced until late 2021, but Tesla has several prototypes floating around, and it may be...
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Tesla (TSLA) signs lithium supply agreement with North Carolina project, sends stock up 200%
Tesla has signed a lithium supply agreement with Piedmont Lithium’s North Carolina project — sending the stock price of the latter up 200%. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) signs lithium supply agreement with North Carolina project, sends stock up 200%...
Electrek
Tesla (TSLA) spikes 4.5% on lithium supply deal
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors enjoyed a sizeable 4.5% gain during early trading hours on Monday morning, after the automaker and Piedmont Lithium announced a five-year supply deal for the material. A press release from Piedmont indicated that about...
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Tesla eyes stake in LG's battery business, report says
The deal could help Tesla secure battery supplies for the foreseeable future.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Tesla Model S with Trunk Full of Groceries Destroys a Host of Performance Cars
You could argue that the whole point behind drag racing is the competition and the suspense of not knowing how a race is going to pan out just by looking at the car next to you. Sure, there's the whole sleeper phenomenon, but no matter how well...
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Tesla is looking to acquire a 10% stake in LG Chem to strengthen its battery supply: report
Local media reports from South Korea have stated that Tesla is looking to acquire a stake in LG Energy Solution, which will soon be separated by LG Chem. The initiative is reportedly intended to procure a stable supply of batteries for the American...
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Tesla is building a lithium hydroxide refinery in Texas for its Cybertruck factory
A recent report from market intelligence publisher Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has revealed that Tesla is poised to build a lithium hydroxide chemical plant in Texas. The lithium hydroxide refinery will reportedly be situated in Texas, and it...
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Tesla Model S Plaid Faster Than McLaren P1 Around Laguna Seca
Just last week we confirmed that the fastest Tesla ever will be revealed next year and now we see it can rip it around corners too. Elon Musk confirmed deliveries of the Model S Plaid will begin towards the end of the year and if you are in line...
Zero2Turbo
Weekly Brief: Battery War Ramps Up as Tesla Plans In-House Production
At his much-hyped “Battery Day” event in Fremont, California, Elon Musk revealed Tesla plans to start manufacturing its own in-house battery dubbed the 4680. The battery is significantly larger than the Panasonic 2170 that lives in the current...
TU Automotive
Tesla gets closer to volume battery cell production with 5-year lithium supply deal
Australian mining firm Piedmont Lithium announced on Monday that it has signed a five-year supply deal with Tesla. Under the terms of the two companies’ agreement, Piedmont would be supplying about a third of its planned 160,000-tonnes-per-year...
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VW ID.4 Vs. Tesla Model Y Comparison: Electric Reckoning
If VW wants to be the best EV-maker, it has to beat the best.
CarBuzz
Tesla’s new 4680 battery cells have been deployed in working vehicles for months
Elon Musk recently clarified that Tesla’s new 4680 cells are already being deployed in some of its vehicles as prototypes. Even more interesting is that the next-generation batteries have already been in use for several months, though the CEO did...
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Tesla Model 3 is revealed as the UK’s most popular electric car
TESLA'S Model 3 machine is the UK's most popular electric car according to analysis from car experts at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
Daily Express Cars
Energized by Tesla, Chinese electric car startups are charging ahead
Filed under: Green,Beijing Motor Show,Tesla,Electric,Hybrid China's electric vehicle startups are on the charge again, thanks to Tesla. The country's growing fascination with the U.S. pioneer's sleek designs and cutting-edge...
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Tesla Model S Plaid laps Laguna Seca faster than a McLaren P1
A Tesla Model S Plaid has just lapped Laguna Seca faster than a McLaren P1 hypercar. The prototype was driven by Johannes Van Overbeek. It completed the lap of the track in 1 min 30.3 seconds, 0.4 seconds faster than the P1. Last year, the same car...
The Supercar Blog
Roadshow's Tim Stevens brings his salt shaker to a talk about Tesla
A $25,000 car, full self-driving and 50% cheaper batteries. Nothing much new from Tesla.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Tesla Model Y now eligible for Acceleration Boost upgrade
For $2,000, Tesla will make your electric SUV even quicker.
CNET - ROADSHOW
Join the 1,100-hp Tesla Model S Plaid on the Laguna Seca
Get inside the 1,100-hp Tesla Model S Plaid electric car as it tears around the Laguna Seca track in record time. This famed track in California that features the celebrated corkscrew turn appears no match for the insanely powerful new Tesla EV.
AUTO123
Lucid Air Tri-Motor Prototype Aims to Usurp the Tesla Model S Plaid
Jump in your time machine children, because it’s time to head all the back to the year 2017. A specially modified version of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat—called the Demon—ran the quarter-mile in 9.7 seconds. Yes, it had pizza-cutter front wheels,...
Motor Trend
Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y
Tesla is launching a $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade for Model Y Dual Motor AWD vehicles — shaving half a second off the 0 to 60 mph acceleration. more… The post Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y appeared first on...
Electrek
Nikola patented a truck design it didn’t create, Tesla claims in legal response
Nikola Chairman Trevor Milton unveils the Nikola One truck in December 2016. [credit: Nikola ] Two years ago, hydrogen-truck startup Nikola...
Ars Technica
A Tesla Model S Plaid Making 1,100 hp and a Range of 837 km on the Way
Elon Musk has announced an even more powerful version of the Tesla Model S. The Plaid will generate a whopping 1,100 hp and deliver a range of 837 km.
AUTO123
California ban, $25,000 Tesla, inside Lordstown electric truck: Today’s Car News
Gasoline vehicle sales will be banned in California. Lordstown Motors shows us inside its electric truck. And we cover more of the angles from Tesla Battery Day—including the possibility of a $25,000 Tesla and the 520-mile, record-breaking Plaid....
Green Car Reports
Tesla (TSLA) claims Nikola (NKLA) stole its truck design from Rimac designer
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla (TSLA) now claims Nikola (NKLA) stole its truck design from Rimac’s designer in an update to its patent lawsuit update. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) claims Nikola (NKLA) stole its truck design from Rimac...
Electrek
Best new cars coming in 2021 - Tesla to Volkswagen
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Auto Express
200-mph, 520-mile Tesla Model S Plaid available to order, but delayed to late 2021
Tesla on Tuesday unveiled the fastest, longest-range version of the Model S to date. Revealed by CEO Elon Musk after Tesla's annual shareholder's meeting and a "Battery Day" presentation, the Tesla Model S Plaid is available to order now, but the...
Green Car Reports
Here’s what Tesla will put in its new batteries
Enlarge / Gaze upon Tesla's new battery cell, but don't despair. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Tesla / Getty Images) Tesla’s “battery day” Tuesday revealed a surprising amount of information about projects the company has kept under wraps. The...
Ars Technica
Tesla is building Cybertruck Supercharger stalls
Tesla is building new Supercharger stalls just for the Cybertruck, its upcoming pickup truck, according to new documents. more… The post Tesla is building Cybertruck Supercharger stalls appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Close look at Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV prototype [Gallery]
Tesla’s Cyberquad electric ATV prototype had its first public outing this week since the unveiling last year, and here we bring you a closer look with a gallery of pictures. more… The post Close look at Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV prototype...
Electrek
Tesla Model 3: everything you need to know
It's your handy guide to the UK details of the Tesla Model 3 electric car
Car Magazine
Tesla is getting into the mining business, buys lithium claim on 10,000 acres in Nevada
Tesla is now officially getting into the mining business with a lithium claim on 10,000 acres in Nevada. more… The post Tesla is getting into the mining business, buys lithium claim on 10,000 acres in Nevada appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
Tesla loses charge after Battery Day
ByteDance’s ‘dirty’ deal, Apple online in India, Nokia’s £99 smartphone
FT.com Autos
How Tesla plans to make batteries cheap enough for a $25,000 car
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Tesla's business model depends on continuous improvements in the cost and energy density of batteries. When Tesla was founded in 2003, it was barely possible to build a battery-powered sports car with...
Ars Technica
Tesla suffers complete network outage, internal systems and connectivity features down [Update: connectivity returning]
Tesla is currently suffering a complete network outage with internal systems being down and customer connectivity features not accessible. more… The post Tesla suffers complete network outage, internal systems and connectivity features down...
Electrek
Tesla offers extra Supercharging miles to help deliver cars in end-of-the-quarter push
Tesla is offering extra free Supercharging miles to help deliver cars as part of its end-of-the-quarter push. more… The post Tesla offers extra Supercharging miles to help deliver cars in end-of-the-quarter push appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
1,100 Horsepower Tesla Model S Plaid Sets Insane Nurburgring Time
During Tesla’s 2020 annual shareholders meeting, Elon Musk unveiled the new Tesla Model S model. This new model will be an absolute monster, packing a whopping 1,100 horsepower from a tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup. Tesla notes that this new model...
Autofluence
Tesla Model S Plaid To Get Over 1,100 HP (820 kW)
After the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting yesterday, Elon Musk outlined battery updates. At the end of the presentation, the CEO laid out performance specs for the Model S Plaid and as expected, it will be seriously quick. It will pack over...
Zero2Turbo
Tesla outlines ambition to halve cost of batteries
Electric car maker aims to have a vehicle priced at $25,000 within three years
FT.com Autos
Tesla confirms 200mph Model S Plaid
'Quickest 0-60mph and quarter mile acceleration of any production car ever' says Tesla
PistonHeads
Tesla wants to build a more affordable, $25k electric car
Tabs are so last season: Tesla reveals new battery tech thatll make EVs cheaper
TopGear
The Tesla Model S Plaid will do 0-60mph in under two seconds
Range-topping electric saloon gets a tri-motor, 1,100bhp setup. And 130k price
TopGear
Tesla unveils Model S Plaid: 520+ miles, 200 mph, and 0-60mph in less than 2s
Tesla unveiled today its Model S Plaid, the new highest-performance version of its flagship sedan. The electric car is going to have more than 520 miles of range, 200 mph top speed, and 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less than two seconds. more… The...
Electrek
Tesla announces over 200 V3 Superchargers coming to Los Angeles
Tesla has announced a significant expansion of its Supercharger network in the Los Angeles area with over 200 Supercharger V3 stalls coming to the important market. more… The post Tesla announces over 200 V3 Superchargers coming to Los Angeles...
Electrek
Michigan is closing the door behind Tesla on direct sale, leaving Rivian, Lucid, and more behind
Michigan, the home state of the US auto industry’s big three, is making sure that it is closing the door behind Tesla on direct sale as Rivian is about to follow in its footsteps. more… The post Michigan is closing the door behind Tesla on direct...
Electrek
Stocks dive Monday, Tiffany’s quick trial, Tesla Battery Day
Global equities were hit heavily on Monday over concerns of potential new Covid-19 lockdowns
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Tesla is in talks to build R&D center in India, report says
Tesla is reportedly in talks to build a research and development center in India — a market that Tesla has had difficulties entering in the past. more… The post Tesla is in talks to build R&D center in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.
Electrek
FT Alphaville takes a Tesla out for a spin
We channel our inner Top Gear around the curvy roads of Southern England in this new FT Video.
FT.com Autos
Tesla plans to offer machine-learning training as web service with its new ‘Dojo’ supercomputer
Tesla plans to offer machine-learning training as a web service with its new ‘Dojo’ supercomputer, according to new comments from CEO Elon Musk. more… The post Tesla plans to offer machine-learning training as web service with its new ‘Dojo’...
Electrek
Beyond the market hype: Tesla tries to expand its lead in batteries
Boosted by the powerful rally in its shares this year, Elon Musk’s company has seen its rivals’ electric vehicles sputter
FT.com Autos
Motley Fool: Tesla Deep Dive Interview with Fred Lambert
Motley Fool did a Deep Dive Webinar on Tesla and interviewed Electrek’s Fred Lambert for it Here’s the interview. more… The post Motley Fool: Tesla Deep Dive Interview with Fred Lambert appeared first on Electrek.
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Tesla wins key ruling in legal battle against former employee
Enlarge / The Tesla Gigafactory under construction in 2016. Tripp would start work there the following year. (credit: Troy Harvey/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A federal judge in Nevada has thrown out a defamation case by former Tesla employee...
Ars Technica
Tesla Megapacks help alleviate UK’s hundreds of millions in grid balancing costs from the pandemic
A new project powered by Tesla Megapacks is helping alleviate the United Kingdom’s hundreds of millions of dollars in grid balancing costs that occurred from the pandemic. more… The post Tesla Megapacks help alleviate UK’s hundreds of millions in...
Electrek
Cop arrests apparently sleeping Tesla driver going 93mph
Enlarge / Frankfurt, Germany - July 12, 2016: Tesla Model S luxury electric sedan. (credit: typhoonski / Getty) Police in Alberta, Canada, arrested a driver in July who was going 140km/h (87mph) in a Tesla Model S. The Royal Canadian Mounted...
Ars Technica
Why Amazon is backing this former Tesla executive’s recycling startup
Enlarge / Empty phone batteries are sorted by the company Accurec Recycling GmbH. (credit: Ina Fassbender | Getty Images) Tesla cofounder JB Straubel has been funded by Amazon for Redwood Materials, a start-up aiming to extract lithium, cobalt...
Ars Technica
Weekly Brief: Chasing Tesla, GM Takes Risk on EV Start-Up Nikola
The funding frenzy in the electric vehicle industry intensified last week as General Motors took a $2Bn, 11% equity stake in EV start-up Nikola. Nikola burst onto the scene in 2016 with the vision of producing zero-emission big rigs. Since then it...