Key Points 🌐 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill committing to an all-electric city vehicle fleet by 2030. 🚗 The move aligns with Baltimore’s goal to be a climate-conscious and sustainable government, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 🌱 Baltimore follows the State of Maryland’s commitment, with Governor Wes Moore aiming for 100% electric new vehicle…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is allowing Cybertruck orders in California and Texas for the “Foundation Series.” 🌐 The Foundation Series includes limited-edition features like laser-etched badging, premium accessories, and Full-Self Driving capability. 📅 Deliveries have commenced in California and Texas, with plans to expand to more states in 2024. 💵 The pricing for this configuration…
Key Points 🏭 Tesla China plans to resume Giga Shanghai’s Phase 3 expansion, potentially paving the way for the production of Tesla’s anticipated affordable electric car in China. 🌍 Industry insiders speculate that if Giga Shanghai’s Phase 3 ramps up successfully, it could prioritize the production of Tesla’s affordable EV using the next-generation platform. 🚗…
Key Points 🌐 The strike against Tesla expands to Norway after Denmark’s decision to join, affecting the supply chain and transit shipments of Tesla vehicles to Sweden. 🚫 Norway’s largest labor union, Fellesforbundet, intends to block transit shipments of Tesla vehicles bound for Sweden as a protest against the absence of collective bargaining agreements. 💼…
Key Points 🚙 Tesla’s Cybertruck will feature a camping mode, with Elon Musk confirming that it will independently adjust its suspension for optimal camping on uneven ground. 🏞️ The camping feature aims to provide a comfortable rest for campers using the Cybertruck, aligning with its off-road capabilities. 🎥 During the Cybertruck’s first delivery event, Tesla…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has launched a Tire Protection Plan in California covering select tires for Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y. 💰 Prices for the plan vary by vehicle, ranging from $35 to $90 per tire, depending on the model and tire size. 🛡️ The plan covers repair and replacement of…
Key Points 📈 Reports suggest that the narrative of an electric vehicle sales slowdown may be exaggerated. 🌐 BloombergNEF’s 2023 zero-emission vehicle factbook indicates no sign of an EV slowdown, with passenger EV sales expected to reach 14 million this year, a 36% increase from 2022. 🇺🇸 Despite concerns, electric vehicle sales in the United…
Key Points 📈 Tesla China reported 17,400 insurance registrations in the first week of December, marking a 4.19% increase from the previous week. 🌐 The total estimated insurance registrations for Tesla China in November reached over 82,000, with a quarter-end projection of 105,000 units, potentially breaking the company’s record. 🚗 The momentum is attributed to…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals details about the next-gen $25,000 electric vehicle (EV). 🏭 The first production line for the affordable EV will be at the Gigafactory in Texas. 🏢 Tesla’s Gigafactory in Mexico will be the second location to build the high-volume model. 🌍 Elon Musk hints that Tesla’s Gigafactory outside…
Key Points 🏆 The Tesla Model 3 refresh, codenamed “Highland,” receives the “Outstanding EV” award from CarWow in this year’s Car of the Year Awards. 🔄 CarWow acknowledges the Model 3’s redesign as bringing improvements that address previous weaknesses, placing it among the best electric vehicles. 🚗 The Tesla Model Y earns the “Highly Commended”…