Key Points 💼 Former Tesla executive Colin Campbell joins battery recycling startup Redwood Materials as Chief Technology Officer. ♻️ Redwood Materials, founded by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, focuses on creating a circular battery supply chain through recycling materials for new battery production. 🚗 Campbell expresses excitement to work on broad EV and clean energy adoption…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Model Y is currently the fastest-selling used electric vehicle in the United States, according to a study by iSeeCars.com. ⏱️ The study analyzed over 228,000 new and used car sales, revealing that used vehicles are taking longer to sell on average. ⚡ The average time it takes to sell a used…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is establishing a presence in Kyle, Texas, by leasing warehouses in Alliance Industrial Park. 🏭 The Alliance Industrial Park in Kyle spans over 1 million sq. ft and Tesla plans to lease three out of five buildings. 🏢 The purpose of Tesla’s presence in these warehouses is yet unknown, but they…
Key Points 😷 Ultium Cells LLC’s battery plant in Ohio, owned by GM, is being investigated by federal regulators after a chemical spill incident. 🕵️♂️ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking into the incident and the plant’s response, including potential risks to employees. 🧪 The spill involved n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical used in…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Cybertruck seen on Fremont Factory’s test track after leaving Giga Texas for initial deliveries preparation. 🏭 Unloaded Cybertrucks are undergoing testing by engineers after being transported on haulers to various locations. 📹 Drone footage captured Cybertruck zipping around the test track for battery endurance tests. 🛣️ Some Cybertrucks transported for crash…
Key Points 😃 Tesla ties with Lexus in luxury vehicle customer satisfaction, per a new study. 🏆 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) ranks Tesla and Lexus at the top among luxury automakers. 📊 ACSI’s 2023 study shows Tesla and Lexus both scoring 83 out of 100 for customer satisfaction. 🚗 Younger buyers emphasize technology in…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is benchmarking cars in India, indicating potential market entry. 🇮🇳 Discussions between Tesla and India have been ongoing for years, with recent developments suggesting progress. 🏭 Testing of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles observed in India, potentially signaling serious interest in market entry. 💼 Intensified talks this year suggest Tesla…
Key Points 🚗 Fleet of Tesla Model 3 “Highland” vehicles spotted in high-temperature testing in Xinjiang. 🚀 The Model 3 “Highland” is a facelifted version with design updates and potential production by end of September. 🛠️ High-temperature testing in extreme conditions helps stabilize battery chemistry and assess vehicle performance. 🚚 Reports suggest intensive deliveries of…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is increasing production of the Cybertruck as evidenced by a growing number of sightings across the US and internationally. 🛻 Cybertruck sightings initially rare after its 2019 unveiling, but recent reports suggest higher production. 🌎 Sightings extended to New Zealand where winter testing occurred, hinting at expanded production. 📈 Around 45…
Key Points 😄 Tesla China received 13.9k insurance registrations in the third week of August, down 0.71% from the previous week. 🚗 So far, Tesla China has seen around 39.4k insurance registrations in China this month. 🇨🇳 The impressive numbers bode well for Tesla, especially with focus on the domestic market and Giga Shanghai’s resources.…