Tesla buyers eye new EV bill that extends $7500 tax credit and removes 200k cap
A bill to remove the 200,000-vehicle cap for electric car manufacturers and extend the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs until 2028 gained more supporters recently, with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) and Rep....
View ArticleTesla short-seller and TSLA bull face off in classic Bull vs. Bear debate
The Quoth the Raven podcast recently hosted a debate between notable Tesla bear and SeekingAlpha contributor Montana Skeptic and Tesla bull and YouTube host Galileo Russell. Over the hourlong session,...
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Elon Musk’s bet-the-company Tesla Model 3 gamble appears to be paying off
Elon Musk recently described the Model 3 ramp as a “bet-the-company” situation, where the future of Tesla as a whole hinged on the success of the vehicle. Considering recent reports that are emerging...
View ArticleInside a Tesla Model S P100D with bulletproof windows and armor
Utah-based Armormax, the lightweight armoring division of International Armoring Corporation (IAC), has created a bulletproof Tesla Model S P100D using its proprietary synthetic fiber laminate armor....
View ArticleTesla Model 3 drag races Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in tense 1/4-mile battle
A Tesla Model 3 equipped with range-saving Aero Wheels recently battled an all-American muscle car — the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. In a standing quarter-mile race, the Long Range RWD Model 3 proved...
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Elon Musk crowns WARR Hyperloop with 3rd consecutive win after...
WARR Hyperloop, a team of students from the Technical University of Munich, has been dubbed as the overall winner of the 2018 Hyperloop Pod Competition. During its winning runs, Team WARR’s sleek,...
View ArticleTesla’s simple Model 3 drivetrain design is key to its mass market future
One can argue that the simplicity in design of the Tesla Model 3 drivetrain and subframe assembly is a key to Tesla’s future. Used in both the Model 3 and the Tesla Semi, while also serving as a...
View ArticleTesla Powerpacks aid Samoa’s transition to 100% renewable energy
The island nation of Samoa is continuing its effort to convert from diesel-reliant powerplants to 100% renewable energy with the help of Tesla’s scalable Powerpack battery storage solution. Over the...
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company shows off a very complete looking test tunnel in...
The Boring Company recently shared an image of a section of its test tunnel under Hawthorne, CA, giving fans its clearest look yet. With “rings on rings“, The Boring Company’s tunnels are anything but...
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Tesla Solar Roof tile design and installation showcased in first responders...
With Tesla ramping the production of its residential battery and solar products, Solar Roof installations are bound to become more commonplace. Being a new type of PV system, Tesla’s solar shingles...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Performance test-drive highlights real-world 0-60 capabilities
When Elon Musk announced the specs of the Tesla Model 3 Performance, he stated that the electric car would be able to beat a BMW M3 on the track. With instant torque from its dual electric motors, the...
View ArticleTesla owner ‘summons’ Model S into frighteningly narrow driveway in the city
Tesla’s Summon is an Autopilot convenience feature that allows owners of the electric car to command the vehicle from an app to move forward and backward, including parking itself into spaces that are...
View ArticleTesla Model S competes with Model 3 in surprisingly soothing Summon race
Tesla’s electric cars are noted for their quickness. Over the years, it has become a fun pastime for electric car fans to watch videos of Teslas dominating gas-powered vehicles on the drag strip....
View ArticleTesla Model 3 turns stoplight challenge by a Ford Mustang GT into child’s play
Looking at the listed performance specs for the Long Range Tesla Model 3 in single motor configuration, the vehicle’s 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph isn’t the frightening power...
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SpaceX tests Falcon 9 Block 5’s landing leg retraction and preps for first reuse
In the two months since SpaceX first debuted its Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket upgrade with a successful May 2018 launch and landing, the company has forged ahead with final Block 4 or older launch and two...
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Tesla Solar Roof owner discusses installation price, maintenance, and savings
One of Tesla’s first residential Solar Roof customers has provided more details about his recently-installed solar and battery system. In a follow-up interview with E for Electric‘s Alex Guberman, Tri...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Performance 0-60 mph put to the test in latest acceleration run
Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Performance is marketed as an electric car that is quick, nimble, and capable of dominating track legends such as the BMW M3 and Porsche Boxster. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.5...
View ArticleTesla showcases Gigafactory battery production line in action as it hits 20...
As Tesla achieved its critical Model 3 production target during the final week of Q2 2018, Gigafactory 1 in Nevada also managed to hit its own milestone. During the second quarter, the facility’s...
View ArticleTesla DIY guru takes on project to convert junk battery pack into a trailer
Self-proclaimed car guru Rich Benoit has learned that even Teslas that are left damaged and abandoned in salvage yards could still be valuable. From flooded battery packs to junk electric motors, Rich...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Performance nails consistent 3.3 second 0-60 mph runs in...
Tesla lists its Dual Motor Model 3 Performance with a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, but as acceleration tests of the car seem to suggest, the vehicle is actually faster than Tesla’s estimates. This was...
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