A new Tesla Model Y with camouflage has been spotted testing in California. Is a refresh coming soon?
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Fred Lambert is the Editor-in-Chief and one of the founding members of Electrek. He mainly covers electric vehicles and renewable energy.
He is also the co-founder of Combat Edge, a MMA stats website.
Lambert made a name in the EV space through a steady stream of exclusive scoops about Tesla, including being the first journalist to try Tesla’s Autopilot feature back in 2015. Lambert also repeatedly broke stories about new Tesla products like Enhanced Summon, Model S design refresh, Tesla Autopilot 2.5, and more.
In 2020, he was also the first to report that Tesla’s new planned Gigafactory in the US would be located in Austin, Texas months before the official announcement.
His reporting has been used by many mainstream news organizations, like the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many more.
Lambert has appeared on television (CNBC) and has been featured in national papers for his expertise in electric vehicles.
You can contact him by email at fred@9to5mac.com or on Twitter @fredericLambert
Podcast: let’s dive into Tesla, Ford, GM, BYD EV delivery results
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV delivery results from the industry, especially Tesla, Ford, and GM.
Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.
Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
Tesla Model S and Model X sales are not doing well, and Tesla is hiding that decline through its opaque delivery reporting.
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Tesla is now upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor with a more “efficient and reliable” motor.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla vehicles become approved as government vehicles in China
Tesla vehicles have become approved as government vehicles in China – a first for a foreign-owned automaker.
It could open the door for large government sales in the country.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is not expected to invest into India soon as Musk ghosts officials
Tesla is not expected to invest in India anytime soon as a new report states that Elon Musk’s team is ghosting Indian officials about the project.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck might have become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US
Tesla Cybertruck might have become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US. If it wasn’t last quarter, it looks like it will be this quarter.
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Tesla has launched a new ‘Military Purchase Program’ with $1,000 discounts on all Tesla models (except Cybertruck for veterans and active duty military members and their spouses.
Expand Expanding CloseIs Tesla’s energy business finally boosting the stock?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging right now, and a significant contributor to that surge could arguably be its energy business.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla releases big new software update with more music options, and more
Tesla has started pushing a big new software update with a few more music options, parental controls, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in one of the first wrecks
A Tesla Cybertruck flipped upside down in a crash in Vicksburg, Mississippi – one of the first Cybertruck wrecks.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) announces Q2 deliveries: beat expectations
Tesla (TSLA) has officially released its Q2 2024 delivery and production results. The automaker confirmed having delivered 444,000 electric vehicles last quarter.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla patents auto sanitization system for its robotaxi cars
Tesla has applied for a patent on an automated sanitization system for its upcoming robotaxi self-driving electric cars.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac goes driverless, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the two Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac going driverless, and more.
Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.
Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
A Tesla Semi was spotted driving on the highway with a sensor array on top of the vehicle. The automaker has long been quiet about the autonomous driving capacity of its commercial trucks.
Expand Expanding CloseA 250 kg WWII bomb was found at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin site
A 250 kg World War 2 bomb was found at the site of Tesla’s planned expansion of Gigafactory Berlin. It will have to be detonated.
Expand Expanding CloseA giant 1.3 GWh Tesla Megapack project is going online in Arizona
A massive Tesla Megapack project with 1.3 GWh of energy storage capacity is coming online in Arizona – making it one of the largest battery systems.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla now distinguishes cars by battery suppliers for tax credit eligibility
Tesla is now distinguishing its cars between battery suppliers in order for people who are eligible for the tax credit to get it.
Expand Expanding CloseRimac launches new autonomous level 4 electric car brand Verne
Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac, launched a new level 4 autonomous electric car brand called Verne and coming to market in 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how big of a difference tires can make on Tesla Model 3
A fascinating new test highlights the impressive difference EV-specific tires can make on the efficiency of a Tesla Model 3 – though it would also apply to other vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is reportedly in talks to use Michelin’s airless tires
Tesla is reportedly in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in the former’s electric vehicle lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue
Tesla has issued two new recalls for the Cybertruck over a trim in the bed that can detach while driving and a defective windshield wiper.
The recalls reveal that Tesla has built over 11,000 Cybertrucks.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again
Tesla (TSLA) is again expected to have a difficult quarter for electric vehicle deliveries as estimates are going down.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is a totaled Tesla Cybertruck
A couple of Tesla Cybertrucks deemed “totaled”, a total loss, have shown up on auction sites as concerns about repair costs arise.
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