Key Points 🔌 Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is laying off workers, specifically affecting workers in the EV battery assembly line. 📉 The reason for the layoffs and the exact number of affected workers is unclear. 🚗 The battery assembly line in Giga Shanghai uses modules and packs from LG Energy Solution Ltd. or Contemporary Amperex Technology…
Key Points 💪 Tesla China sold an impressive 93,680 cars in June, indicating a positive trend in the EV sector. 📈 Concerns about supply chain disruptions and weak consumer demand for electric cars are gradually dissipating. 🚗 The overall car sales to dealers are projected to decline by 5.9% in June, but new-energy vehicle sales…
Key Points 🚘 The Tesla Model Y has become the top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. 📈 The Model Y broke a 35-year-old record in Iceland, becoming the best-selling car in the country within the first 6 months of 2023. 🇮🇸 Iceland, known for its preference for Toyota vehicles, has shown massive support for Tesla…
Lucid Motors made it a point to go above and beyond the industry standard when it released the Air, its first vehicle. With a range of over 500 miles, the Air was a strong statement from the EV maker. It entered the electric luxury sedan market late, but its range alone showed that it was…
GM Energy announced production details about its upcoming Ultium Home offerings. GM Energy Ultium Home suite offers stationary storage, the capability to leverage vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology, and the company’s energy management products to customers. “As GM Energy’s ecosystem of connected products and services continues to expand, we’re excited to provide customers with options for greater…
In May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric automaker would likely announce its next Gigafactory location by year’s end. While there have been rumors of deep talks in Spain, numerous meetings with French government officials, and heavy speculation regarding a relationship with Canada, Indonesia, and South Korea, it is becoming overwhelmingly clear that all signs…
The state of Texas plans to require electric charging companies to include Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in their stalls alongside CCS. With state support, Tesla NACS may be well on its way toward becoming the standard charging port in North America. The Texas Department of Transportation explained to Reuters that Tesla NACS’ support from Ford,…
Elon Musk’s meeting with India’s Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New York seemed successful for both parties. During their discussion, Modi pushed for Tesla to make significant investments in India, which Musk seems obliged to do. “I am planning to visit India next year,” said Elon Musk. I am confident that Tesla will be…
The Tesla “NACS Coalition” has welcomed its newest member. In a recent announcement, electric vehicle maker Rivian announced that it had reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its vehicles. As noted in a press release, an adapter to Tesla’s Superchargers for Rivian’s vehicles is expected to be available…
Tesla and Neoen will collaborate to build a massive 219MW, four-hour 877 MWh battery energy storage system in Western Australia near the coal town of Collie that will be powered by 224 2XL Megapacks. The project could expand to 1 GW/4GWh, as it has already landed the necessary approvals to potentially grow to support more…