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.
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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.
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Tesla begins producing long-range China Model 3
Tesla has started production of the long-range version of the Model 3 in Shanghai, China. Deliveries are scheduled to begin shortly. However, the price is slightly higher than previously announced.
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Tesla secures loan in China for Shanghai plant
Tesla has secured a further credit line of up to 4 billion yuan (around 521 million euros) from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China for the expansion of its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai.
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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.
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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.
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Tesla Model 3 Long-Range option ready to go in China
Tesla is now officially selling the locally produced Model 3 with a bigger battery pack and rear-wheel drive in China. Also new on the market is the Performance version with AWD with pricing being adapted as sales go.
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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 look at software updates.
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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 […]
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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 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.
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EPA confirms higher range for Tesla Model Y
After Tesla recently announced an increase in the Model Y’s maximum range from 280 miles to 315 miles (507 km), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now confirmed this.
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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 Tesla reports record Q4 revenue, maintains profit & headstarts Model Y
Tesla reports its Q4 2019 earnings and, they are better than Wallstreet expected; in fact, the revenue is at a record high with profits incoming. Plus, the electric carmaker says, Model Y production is underway ahead of schedule with deliveries expected to start “by the end of Q1 2020”.
Weiterlesen 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.
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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 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 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.
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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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Tesla Model 3 makes it to China subsidy list
The Chinese Ministry of Industry has recently added Tesla’s locally manufactured Model 3 to its approved subsidy list. This suggests that the sale of the models in China would soon start.
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Panasonic will not build new battery factory for Tesla in China
According to CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga, Panasonic is not currently planning a new battery cell factory for Tesla in China. Officially, however, it remains open whether Tesla will rely on another manufacturer for the Shanghai plant or imported battery cells from Gigafactory 1.
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License to build: Tesla electric cars in China + CYBRTRK
Tesla has now officially obtained the license to make and sell electric cars at its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China. Meanwhile, the EV maker sent invitations for its “Cybertruck Unveil” – the long-expected pickup-truck in LA.
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Tesla shows profit and growth in Q3
After two quarters of losses, Tesla closed the third quarter of 2019 with a profit. While sales were near the level of the previous quarter, the fresh business figures this time show a bottom-line improvement of 143 million US dollars.
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Tesla takes aim for 100,000 Q3 deliveries
Tesla could deliver more than 100,000 electric cars for the first time this quarter. This was indicated by Elon Musk in an e-mail to employees. It has also been announced that production of the Model 3 will start at the Tesla plant in Shanghai on October 14.
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Tesla may be raising their prices in China soon
Tesla will increase its prices in China from Friday of this week, slightly earlier than originally planned, according to media reports. The main focus will probably be on imported vehicles from the USA. But the Gigafactory 3 would also be affected.
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Tesla to buy batteries from LG Chem for China Model 3
It appears the rumours were true: Tesla will buy batteries from LG Chem for its electric car production in China. Media agencies cite inside sources confirming the deal that would affect both the Model 3 and future Model Y.
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JB Straubel leaves Tesla for consultancy
Elon Musk announced in the context of the latest quarterly figure announcement that Tesla co-founder JB Straubel will withdraw from the operational business as Chief Technology Officer and will in future only work in an advisory capacity for Tesla. The new Tesla CTO will be Drew Baglino.
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Tesla Q2: records broken and $5 billion in cash
In the second financial quarter of 2019, Tesla has produced 87,048 cars and delivered 95,356, surpassing all previous quarterly figures and enabling a similarly record-breaking cash flow. CTO, JB Straubel is stepping down after 15 years with the company.
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China: Tesla’s Model 3 factory ready for orders
Tesla has opened the order books in China for the Model 3, which the EV manufacturer will produce in its Shanghai plant, which is still under construction. The first deliveries of the Model 3 from local production are scheduled to start in six to ten months.
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Tesla aiming for record number of deliveries in Q2
It seems that Tesla may be having a new record quarter in vehicle deliveries. As Elon Musk wrote in an e-mail to employees, there is a good chance that the current quarter will see 90,700 deliveries exceed the record level reached in the fourth quarter of 2018.
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