A new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) study found that the average new battery electric vehicle produces over 50% less global warming pollution than comparable gasoline or diesel vehicles. The analysis showed that the extra emissions from the manufacturing of EVs are practically erased after fewer than 21,000 miles driven for cars and 17,500 miles driven for…
Uber is expanding its “Comfort Electric” initiative to several new cities, the company said today. With the touch of a smartphone screen, Uber users will be able to choose an all-electric vehicle from the ride-hailing service in more U.S. cities over the coming months. Uber’s Comfort Electric option debuted in May in California, reaching Los Angeles,…
Tesla Insurance is moving closer to covering drivers in the State of Georgia, according to filings seen by Teslarati. On July 22, Tesla started submitting paperwork to the Georgia Department of Insurance, attempting to cover drivers under its “Tesla Property & Casualty, Inc.,” subsidiary. Documents seen by Teslarati show the automaker is planning to launch the program in…
Tesla announced it has launched a new, in-house Shareholder Platform, which will allow shareholders to participate in events and access exclusive features. This morning, Tesla Tweeted that it was launching a new Shareholder Platform to allow $TSLA investors to participate in Tesla events and “hear more updates soon.” https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1551945441926864898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1551945441926864898%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teslarati.com%2Ftesla-tsla-launches-in-house-shareholder-platform%2F Tesla requires those interested in confirming their status…
As revealed by Tesla in a Form 10Q filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, the company’s business in China experienced a quarterly decline in revenue due to the Covid lockdowns that hit the country in the second quarter. Tesla China’s revenue hit $3.787 billion in Q2, a 32.45% increase from…
Elon Musk’s detractors, especially those working in the mainstream media, need to stop the character assassination. As a writer, I feel that we should not use our positions to tear down individuals just because we may not like them. And this, I believe, is what many in the mainstream media are doing. THE WSJ ARTICLE, TO ME,…
Elon Musk may be a bit tight-lipped with the Cybertruck’s details, but the CEO has been pretty consistent in the idea that the all-electric pickup truck will be one of Tesla’s greatest creations yet. Seemingly in preparation for the vehicle, Tesla has now filed trademarks for a new “Cyber Roundup.” While few details could be…
Yup, that road is definitely real, crooked and “drunk” lane lines and all. Images of the strangely-painted road at Hollister, CA were shared extensively a few days ago, to much humor and mockery from online users on platforms such as Reddit. It was then only a matter of time before a Tesla FSD Beta user…
Looks like Tesla Giga Berlin is testing its paint shop with new color options. A recent flyover revealed a Model Y with Deep Crimson paint, hinting at Tesla’s efforts to expand the options for its best-selling all-electric crossover in the European market. The video, which was uploaded by Giga Berlin watcher Tobias Lindh, featured a…
Elon Musk debunked the Wall Street Journal’s claim that he had had an affair with Sergey Brin’s wife. The article claimed sources said Sergey Brin divorced his wife in January upon learning of her affair with Elon Musk. According to the WSJ’s sources, Elon Musk caused the divorce, and that he had gotten down on his knees begging Brin for forgiveness.…