Tesla is reportedly in talks with Chinese battery maker EVE Energy Co for a potential supply deal for low-cost batteries. EVE’s batteries will reportedly be used to boost Gigafactory Shanghai’s supply chain, as per information related to Reuters by individuals familiar with the matter. EVE is noted for producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, which are affordable…
For two weeks, the next-generation Tesla Roadster, a vehicle considered as the halo car of production EVs, would be available for viewing at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles, CA. The vehicle would be displayed together with its predecessor, the original Tesla Roadster, from May 19 to June 2, 2021. The Petersen Auto Museum…
Operators of the Colonial pipeline started resuming operations Wednesday evening, but cautioned that the supply chain would take “a few days” to restore and that some markets will continue to experience “service interruptions.” The panic sparked by fuel shortages and skyrocketing prices throughout the East Coast — according to GasBuddy, nearly 7 out of 10…
Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai production facility in China seems to be operating under business as usual, despite reports of a halt in production or delays in manufacturing. It was reported earlier this week that Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai facility was experiencing delays with expansion projects after rumors circulated that a large plot of land located next to…
A group of security researchers managed to hack a Tesla car using an exploit delivered with a drone. Tesla has already released a patch for the hack. Over the last few years, Tesla has been investing a lot in cybersecurity and working closely with whitehat hackers. The automaker has been participating in the Pwn2Own hacking competition…
While Tesla’s options for a sustainable cryptocurrency to use for investments and transactions for its goods are limited, they are ideal for the automaker’s needs, environmental requirements, and corporate image. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, revealed yesterday that the ability to buy cars with Bitcoin will be phased out due to environmental concerns. “We are concerned…
The Tesla Autopilot abuser who was arrested for reckless driving earlier this week after sitting in the back seat of his electric car while it was on Autopilot has been released. He’s now riding around in the backseat of a new Model 3 after boasting that he’s so wealthy that he can afford a new…
Tesla’s Giga Texas production facility is rumoredly undergoing some test runs of the Model Y’s rear, one-piece casting months ahead of its scheduled initial production phases, according to some close to the project. Tesla has spent the last year developing land and constructing its largest Gigafactory production facility to date in Austin, Texas. In what…
Tesla Giga Berlin will begin producing cars in late-Summer or early-Fall. After a meeting with the Economic Committee of the Landtag, Brandenburg Economic Minister Jörg Steinbach said that there shouldn’t be major delays as previously reported. Steinbach first confirmed to Teslarati last week that Giga Berlin would be slated for a late-Summer or early-Autumn start after questioning…
A few days ago, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report for the investigation of the April 17th crash of a Tesla near Houston, Texas. The NTSB’s findings confirm statements Tesla made and show that there was indeed a driver in the seat before the crash. The preliminary report also raises questions about statements made…