Jan 18, 2021 - 11:56 am Tesla Model Y deliveries officially launch in China
Tesla has officially started deliveries of the Model Y built in China. Meanwhile, preparations for the production of the European Model Y in Giga Berlin continue and it is looking like the plant could become larger than initially thought. There are also increasing indications that the Model S and Model X will soon be refreshed.
Weiterlesen Nov 30, 2020 - 01:25 pm Tesla Model Y gets the green light in Shanghai
After Tesla registered its Model Y with the Chinese Ministry of Industry in early November, the Ministry has now granted approval for the sale. Test production of the electric SUV in Gigafactory 3 has apparently already started.
Weiterlesen Oct 27, 2020 - 11:58 am Tesla investing in US production capacities
Tesla plans to invest 4.5 to 6.0 billion US dollars in 2021 and 2022 respectively to expand its production capacities for electric cars and batteries. This was revealed in a statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Weiterlesen Oct 8, 2020 - 12:40 pm Giga Berlin to be testbed for 4680 cells and production
Elon Musk has revealed more details about Tesla’s plans for the upcoming factory in Germany, which is to become a testbed for the Fremont and Shanghai factories. Giga Berlin will be using the new 4680 format batteries as well as a completely new cast frame, which is not without risks.
Weiterlesen Sep 15, 2020 - 01:05 pm Chinese Model 3 subject to a few upgrades
Tesla is apparently preparing some upgrades for the Model 3 – at least as far as the version produced in China is concerned. Besides a reworked frunk and steering wheel as well as an electric tailgate, there are some indications that the electric sedan will also get a heat pump.
Weiterlesen Jul 28, 2020 - 03:53 pm Tesla expansion in Brandenburg, Shanghai and Greece
Shortly after the official confirmation that Tesla will also manufacture battery cells in its Giga Berlin factory currently under construction, it has become apparent which cells will be manufactured at the German location. At the same time, Tesla is expanding in Shanghai and entering the Greek market.
Weiterlesen Jul 13, 2020 - 01:10 pm Tesla lowers Model Y base price in the USA
Tesla has reduced the base price for the Model Y in the USA by 3,000 dollars to just under 50,000 dollars. Besides, Elon Musk announced a further drive variant for the compact electric SUV.
Weiterlesen Jun 16, 2020 - 04:34 pm Glencore to supply Tesla with Cobalt
Glencore is apparently going to supply Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai and the planned plant in Brandenburg with cobalt from the Congo. A recent article in the Financial Times already mentions concrete quantities to be delivered to Tesla.
Weiterlesen May 8, 2020 - 01:42 pm Tesla pushes Roadster to 2022 as Musk sets priorities
The new Tesla Roadster won’t hit the markets before 2022. That’s two years later than Elon Musk initially envisioned in 2017. The delay, however, is not due to the virus, officially but Tesla has too many other things on their plate.
Weiterlesen May 5, 2020 - 03:19 pm Tesla is ordering battery manufacturing equipment
According to a media report, Tesla has commissioned the South Korean company Hanwha to supply equipment for battery formation. This is probably equipment that Tesla is already ordering for its intended cell production.
Weiterlesen Mar 9, 2020 - 01:14 pm Tesla plans for production increase in Shanghai
How many Model 3 can Tesla build in the Gigafactory 3 near Shanghai? A new report from China provides details of the planned increase in production at the factory as well as new models. In other Tesla news, we take a look at Tesla software updates.
Weiterlesen Mar 3, 2020 - 03:21 pm Tesla revs up preparations for Model Y deliveries
Tesla’s much-anticipated plans to hand over the first copies of the Model Y to customers on March 15 are apparently running on schedule. Fans have shared photos of Model Ys ready for transport and a peek at the EV’s interior. Tesla is also on schedule in China and Brandenburg as we keep you updated on […]
Weiterlesen Feb 13, 2020 - 12:22 pm Chinese EV sales drop significantly
The electric vehicle sales of the Chinese manufacturers BYD, BAIC BJEV and Nio declined sharply in January. The main reasons for this were the few business days in January due to the comparatively early New Year holidays and the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Weiterlesen Feb 12, 2020 - 12:58 pm Tesla to set up pilot production line for battery cells
Tesla reportedly wants to set up a pilot production line for its own battery cells at their Fremont factory. In addition, the Californian company recently acquired Hibar – a company specializing in the manufacture of production equipment for battery cells.
Weiterlesen Feb 3, 2020 - 11:33 am LG Chem & CATL to supply Tesla’s batteries in China
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL has confirmed that it has signed a supply contract with Tesla. The final purchase volume for battery cells between July 2020 and June 2022 is to be determined at a later date based on actual orders.
Weiterlesen Jan 7, 2020 - 12:12 pm Tesla launches Model Y programme in China
As part of the Model 3 delivery launch for regular customers in China, Tesla has now also officially launched the Model Y program. It is not yet clear when the Model Y will be produced in China, but Tesla has already announced prices and is accepting pre-orders.
Weiterlesen Jan 5, 2020 - 03:37 pm Tesla cracks 100,000 vehicle mark in Q4
Tesla delivered 112,000 electric cars in the 4th quarter of 2019, of which 92,550 were Model 3 and 19,450 were Model S and Model X. The Californians have thus reached the targeted 100,000 deliveries for the first time, and production has now also reached six figures.
Weiterlesen Jan 2, 2020 - 06:29 pm Tesla launches Shanghai Model 3 deliveries
Tesla has started deliveries of the first Model 3s produced in the Shanghai plant to customers. The first 15 vehicles were handed over to Tesla employees during a special event. According to a Reuters report, regular customers will also receive their vehicles from 7 January onwards.
Weiterlesen Dec 23, 2019 - 01:27 pm Next Tesla manager throws in the towel
Tesla must yet again cope with the departure of a manager. Bert Bruggeman was only appointed Vice-President of Production at Fremont plant one year ago and has now thrown in the towel. Given his unexpected departure, a successor has not yet been announced.
Weiterlesen Dec 10, 2019 - 12:57 pm Tesla founds subsidiary for Gigafactory 4
Tesla has founded a European public limited company called Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE for the operations of its planned plant in Grünheide, Brandenburg. Meanwhile, in China, rumour has it that Tesla already produces 1,000 Model 3s per week at its plant in Shanghai.
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