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  • Tesla leads EV charge in Norway, 3/4s of September new car sales are electric

    Tesla leads EV charge in Norway, 3/4s of September new car sales are electric

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    Tesla is leading an electric offensive in Norway as new data from the Opplysningsrådet for Veitrafikken (The Road Traffic Information Council of Norway, or OFV) reveals that 77.5% of new car sales for September consisted of electric vehicles. Tesla’s two most popular vehicles, the Model Y and Model 3, contributed greatly, making the electric automaker…

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E fails a key safety test that the Tesla Model Y aced

    Ford Mustang Mach-E fails a key safety test that the Tesla Model Y aced

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    It appears that the Ford Mustang Mach-E may end up living up to its name just a little bit too much. In a series of tests from Swedish auto agency Teknikens Värld, the Tesla Model Y challenger ended up vastly underperforming in the Moose Test, one of the most notable safety tests performed on vehicles today.…

  • Tesla Model Y production at Giga Shanghai surges to 1.6k units per day in Sept: report

    Tesla Model Y production at Giga Shanghai surges to 1.6k units per day in Sept: report

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    It appears that Gigafactory Shanghai has achieved a notable milestone this September. As per recent local reports, Tesla’s China-based electric vehicle plant reportedly hit a production rate of 1,600 Model Y per day in September. This was a substantial increase from Giga Shanghai’s Model Y output in August, when the company produced 1,000 units of…

  • Tesla Model 3 ground clearance issues slow launch in India

    Tesla Model 3 ground clearance issues slow launch in India

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    Tesla’s Model 3 sedan has a ground clearance that is too low for Indian roads, according to a new report. The vehicle’s low body design may slow its launch in India, where the sedan has been testing for nearly two months. A report from AutoCar India indicates that the Tesla Model 3 has a ground clearance…

  • LG Energy Solution developing LFP battery for EV market

    LG Energy Solution developing LFP battery for EV market

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    LG Energy Solution, a subsidiary of LG Chem, has started developing its own lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries to be mainly sold to Chinese companies.  LG Energy Solution has already started developing its LFP batteries in its Daejeon lab. The battery manufacturer plans to build a pilot line for its lithium-iron-phosphate batteries next year at the earliest.…

  • Tesla subsidies for Giga Berlin’s battery factory will be decided by end of 2021

    Tesla subsidies for Giga Berlin’s battery factory will be decided by end of 2021

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    Tesla Giga Berlin seems to be revving to start operations soon, and the company is hoping that its first Germany-made cars will roll off the line this October. As Giga Berlin prepares to awaken, Germany has also started discussing the amount of state aid Tesla will receive for its advanced battery cell factory in Grunheide. …

  • Tesla files for a near 400-mile Model Y in China

    Tesla files for a near 400-mile Model Y in China

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    Tesla is looking to bring a near 400-mile Model Y to the Chinese market, a battleground for EV manufacturers since early 2020. Tesla has filed for a 397-mile capable Model Y “super long-range” variant, which would make it one of the company’s longest-range vehicles in its entire lineup. With the Model S Long Range holding…

  • The Tesla Model Y invasion of Europe begins

    The Tesla Model Y invasion of Europe begins

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    The Tesla Model Y invasion of the European region has officially started. This became quite evident over the weekend as the first deliveries of the all-electric crossover were reported in several European territories such as Germany and Norway, both by electric vehicle advocates and Tesla’s local staff.  Among the first Model Y deliveries in Europe…

  • Tesla Model Y production in Giga Shanghai hits 1k per day, outpacing Model 3

    Tesla Model Y production in Giga Shanghai hits 1k per day, outpacing Model 3

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    Tesla Giga Shanghai is reportedly producing 1,000 Model Y units per day, officially exceeding its Model 3 output of 800 units per day. Tesla was reportedly able to accomplish this feat following a four-day shutdown of its Model Y lines in Giga Shanghai last week, which paved the way for updates to the facility. “After…

  • Tesla quietly ups vehicle deposit price from $100 to $250 during AI Day event

    Tesla quietly ups vehicle deposit price from $100 to $250 during AI Day event

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    Tesla has quietly increased the deposit price of its vehicles during the 2021 AI Day event that is taking place in Palo Alto, California, at the company’s headquarters. The price has been increased to $250 from $100. Tesla uses vehicle deposits to lock in the order of one of its products, which has been refundable…