A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant.
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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.
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Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars
Hertz announced that it will invest some of the proceeds from selling its Tesla vehicles back into internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told its production workers that it is increasing their wages amid a push to unionize them.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000
Hertz is starting to sell some of its Tesla Model 3s and they are going for pretty cheap – as low as $14,000 with the used EV tax credit.
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Tesla is evidently getting into gym equipment with a Cybertruck-inspired exercise hammer called the ‘Cyberhammer’.
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Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Highland refresh in North America – taking orders now for deliveries within a month.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla slashes official car wrap color prices, adds new color
Tesla has slashed prices on its official car wrap color selection and added a new ‘Satin Abbyss Blue’ for Model 3 and Model Y.
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Videos of Tesla Cybertrucks stuck in the snow are starting to come out as people laugh at the supposedly rugged vehicle, but it is to be expected.
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Tesla has drastically downgraded the Model Y’s audio system from 13 to 7 speakers and seemingly getting rid of the subwoofer.
Fortunately, it’s only for the base version.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly grown its deliveries by 25% in the US last year to now hold a 4.2% market share of the US auto market.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla prepares new ‘efficiency package’ amid range concerns
Tesla is preparing to launch a new “efficiency package” across most of its electric vehicle lineup amid range concerns.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtakes Tesla, 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 Q4 EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtaking Tesla, and more.
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Tesla adjusts ranges across lineup due to new EPA rule
Tesla has adjusted its EPA estimated ranges across most of its lineup due to a new EPA rule that should make estimated ranges more realistic.
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Tesla and Samsung have announced a new partnership over energy connectivity, which appears to be the reason behind Tesla’s API update.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs
Tesla has added Powerwall, solar, and its home charging station to its API – welcome additions to its new API for developers.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test
One of the very first Tesla Cybertruck independent range tests shows the electric pickup truck covering only 254 miles on the highway.
That’s significantly less than the 320 EPA range, but it was cold and highway driving only.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals
New Tesla vehicles are starting to get banned from driving schools in Norway, where Tesla is becoming the most popular car brand. The problem? Tesla’s new turn signals.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck becomes one of most American-made pickup trucks
Tesla continued its trend of making some of the most American-made vehicles, with the Cybertruck now included in the list.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume
Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric vehicle automaker by volume. BYD, which Elon Musk used to literally laugh at, overtook Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume in Q4 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results, breaks another record
Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2023, and subsequently, full-year 2023, delivery results, and the automaker has broken another delivery record.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is sneakily testing Fremont-built refreshed Model 3 vehicles
The launch of the Tesla Model 3 refresh in North America might finally be close as we learn that the automaker is sneakily testing Fremont-built Model 3 HIghland in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are the only Tesla vehicles that now have access to the $7,500 EV incentive
Tesla has officially revealed its electric vehicles that still retain access to the $7,500 federal incentive following the rule changes in 2024.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: EV world in 2024, Tesla self-driving, GMC Sierra EV Denali, 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 what we expect in the EV world in 2024, Tesla’s self-driving effort, GMC Sierra EV Denali, and more.
Sponsor: this week’s episode is sponsored by Electrek‘s own Merch store!
Tesla Cybertruck just had its first real world crash
A Tesla Cybertruck had a real-world crash for the first time as people try to determine the level of safety of the electric pickup truck.
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