Tag: tesla
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Tesla submits its application to build batteries at Giga Berlin
Tesla has officially submitted amended application documents to build electric vehicle battery cells at its German production plant, Giga Berlin. On June 3rd, the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, and Climate Protection (MLUK) announced that Tesla changed its application for the construction and operation of the Giga Berlin production facility. The changes were primarily due to…
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Despite Tesla’s strong financials, every penny still counts
This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Tesla’s strong financial spreadsheet that has culminated in seven consecutive quarters of profitability has launched the electric…
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Tesla Model 3 And Model Y Models Face Seatbelt and Brake Related Recalls
Tesla’s safety record has taken a bit of a beating in the last few weeks. If multiple crashes blamed on autopilot (or at least driver misuse of the system) weren’t enough, two testing organizations stripped the Model 3 of their top safety pick awards. Things may be going from bad to worse, as Tesla announced…
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Elon Musk says Tesla prices are increasing because of supply chain disruptions across the auto industry
Tesla Model Y. Tesla The prices of some Tesla models are going up because of the supply chain issues, CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla earlier this month boosted prices on its Model 3 and Model Y. The global auto industry has been hit hard by supply chain issues, notably a shortage of computer chips. See…
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Tesla donates $3.1M of $6M grant to Jeff Dahn’s Dalhousie University battery team
A Group of battery Research Workers in Canada’s Dalhousie University are the recipients of a $6 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The NSERC provides the team, headed by Dr. Jeff Dahn, $2.9 million in funding. Tesla, who’s worked closely with Dahn’s team, will also contribute an extra $3.1 million…
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Tesla Model S Plaid broke the 1/4-mile record, Jay Leno says
The Tesla Model S Plaid’s rumored record-setting performance at the Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, California, was supported by Jay Leno, that was in attendance that day. On May 13th, it was noted by DriveTeslaCanada that the Model S Plaid had broken the quarter-mile record that the Bugatti Chiron Sport set in 2018. The Bugatti completed the…
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AMD confirms Tesla’s new Model S and Model X will boast RDNA 2 GPUs
It seems that Elon Musk wasn’t exaggerating when he said in the past the new Tesla Model S and Model X would comprise PlayStation 5-level amusement calculating power. During its latest Computex keynote, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su confirmed that Tesla’s new flagship sedan and SUV would really feature RDNA 2 GPU architecture. In her…
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Elon Musk: Tesla’s biggest challenge is supply chain, but it’s not a long-term issue
Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported that his firm ’s biggest problem in the short word is supply chain, particularly when it comes to microcontroller chips. “Our main barrier would be supply chain, particularly microcontroller chips. Never seen anything like it,” ” Musk said in a Tweet during the early morning hours Wednesday. “Fear of exercising…
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Tesla owner apologizes for staging “brake failure” incident in China
A Tesla owner in China issued a public apology on social media and admitted to staging a “brake failure” incident with his Model X. The recent TikTok video was among a recent wave of public apologies in China, as Tesla’s legal team initiates a crackdown on inaccurate reports and false posts that could damage the…
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Tesla is officially planning to enter the restaurant business
Tesla has officially entered the restaurant business, as a new trademark application from the electric automaker is currently being processed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. According to the USPTO website, Tesla has filed its traditional “T” design with the intent of covering the categories of “restaurant services, pop-up restaurant services, self-service restaurant…