🚗 Tesla has launched a rare physical recall for the 2016 Model X due to appliqué issues. 🛠️ The recall affects 9,136 units produced until July 31, 2016. 🔍 The issue involves front and spine appliqués that may detach due to improper primer application. ⚠️ Initial inspections in 2020 were insufficient to identify the fault.…
🚗 Tesla has introduced the Drive Anywhere Package for new Model S and Model X cars. 💸 The package costs $5,000 and includes benefits for three years. ⚡ Benefits include free Supercharger access worldwide. 🤖 The package also offers Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised). 🌐 Access to Premium Connectivity is part of the package. 🏷️ Package…
🚗 Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla Senior Director, joins Uber as Global Head of Sustainability to aid their EV transition. 🌍 Tinucci expresses commitment to Uber’s clean energy efforts, highlighting its potential in autonomy and robotics. ⚡ Previously known for her role in Tesla’s Supercharger program, Tinucci was featured on Time Magazine’s 100 Climate List. 📈…
🔋 Tesla produced over 500 Powerwall units in a single shift at Giga Nevada, setting a new production record. 🌍 Tesla surpassed 600,000 Powerwall installations worldwide earlier this year. 📈 Tesla’s Energy division continues to set records, with 9.4 GWh of battery storage hardware deployed in Q2. 🚀 The launch of the next-generation Powerwall 3…
🛻 Tesla has removed the no-resale policy for the Cybertruck, which previously banned reselling within a year. 🛒 Buyers can now purchase Cybertrucks directly from Tesla’s online order configurator without a prior reservation. 🚫 The original policy included a penalty of $50,000 for reselling early and could result in order cancellations. 🔍 Tesla identified resellers…
🚛 NFI has integrated Tesla Semi trucks into its fleet, prioritizing sustainable transportation solutions. 🔌 A charging depot was developed with Southern California Edison and Electrify America to support electric trucks. 📈 Tesla Semi demonstrated a high efficiency of 1.64 kWh per mile over the initial 6,000 miles for NFI. 🌍 Tesla is expanding efforts…
💣 Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin site continues to find WW2 explosives during its expansion. 🚗 The factory expands to double its production capacity to 1 million vehicles annually. 👷 Routine bomb disposal efforts are ongoing to clear a suspected munitions area of 79 hectares. 🇬🇧 Most of the munitions found are identified as British and were…
🚗 Tesla leads the American Consumer Satisfaction Index in the luxury segment, tying with Mercedes-Benz. 🤝 Both Tesla and Mercedes-Benz scored 83 points; Tesla remains unchanged, while Mercedes-Benz improved by 4%. 💼 Tesla’s pricing strategy and improved complaint handling enhance value perceptions. ⚡ Hybrid-electric vehicles boost customer satisfaction across luxury, mass market, and aggregate categories.…
🚧 Tesla’s Megafactory in Shanghai is nearly 50% complete, showing rapid progress. 🔋 The factory will produce 10,000 Megapack batteries annually, equivalent to 40GWh of energy storage. 🚀 Construction began in May 2024, with production targeted for Q1 2025. 🌍 This is Tesla’s first energy storage Gigafactory outside the U.S., enhancing global energy storage capacity.…
🚚 A Tesla Semi caught fire near Emigrant Gap, leading to a closure of I-80 for several hours. 👩🚒 The fire was addressed by Cal Fire crews with the support of a hazardous materials team from Tesla. 🔥 Initial reports suggest the Tesla Semi fire involved battery combustion after breaking down. 🚫 Both eastbound and…