The new battery cell chemistry would have game-changing density and an extended life span.
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Tesla’s OTA updates are stumping legacy automakers, Wall Street firm says
Tesla’s OTA updates are stumping legacy automakers, Wall Street firm says As if Tesla’s lead over other automakers in battery and electric vehicle technology wasn’t enough, one Wall Street firm says that Over-the-Air updates are also causing legacy car manufacturers problems. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, a full-service brokerage based out of the center of the…
Tesla China’s recruitment efforts receive support from the Shanghai government
Tesla China’s recruitment efforts receive support from the Shanghai government Tesla is rapidly expanding its presence in China amidst the ongoing construction activities in the Gigafactory Shanghai complex. And if recent posts from the official WeChat account of the Pudong New Area government on Thursday are any indication, it appears that the electric car maker’s…
Tesla Model 3 equipped with Track Mode takes on the Nürburgring with pro at the wheel
Tesla Model 3 equipped with Track Mode takes on the Nürburgring with pro at the wheel A Tesla Model 3 Performance recently took on the iconic Nürburgring track while in the hands of Misha Charoudin, a veteran of the world-famous destination who currently lives, works, and races on site. After seeing the struggles Model S…
SpaceX rolls next Starship prototype to the launch pad
SpaceX rolls next Starship prototype to the launch pad SpaceX’s sixth full-scale Starship prototype has rolled from its Boca Chica, Texas factory to a nearby launch pad in a sure sign that preparation for a second hop test is well underway. Barely a week after Starship SN5 became the first such prototype to take flight,…
Volkswagen to build in-house battery cells in new U.S. EV facility
Volkswagen to build in-house battery cells in new U.S. EV facility German automaker Volkswagen has announced that its first EV production facility in the United States will be located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The facility will be an expansion of the company’s current vehicle production plant located in the landlocked U.S. state. In a press release…
Tesla is hiring for its first international Design Center in China
Tesla is hiring for its first international Design Center in China Tesla China is hiring for its first international Design Center, which will design a new, “China-inspired” vehicle that will eventually be manufactured at the Giga Shanghai production facility. Tesla’s China Recruitment account on Weibo shared a photograph of a job advertisement that lists eleven…
Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t the silent type, but it is the strong one
Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t the silent type, but it is the strong one Ford’s upcoming electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, is undoubtedly the company’s attempt at a high-performance, sustainable car, making it the “strong type.” However, it won’t be the “silent type” after the car’s engineering supervisor stated it would have optional engine noises for…
SpaceX building almost 1500 Starlink satellites per year
SpaceX building almost 1500 Starlink satellites per year SpaceX has revealed a few key details about its burgeoning Starlink satellite internet constellation in a recent regulatory presentation, touching on overall investment, user terminal development, and its spacecraft manufacturing capabilities. Already the single largest satellite constellation in the world by a factor of three or more,…
Tesla China battery supplier CATL looks to increase range with new cell installation design
Tesla China battery supplier CATL looks to increase range with new cell installation design Tesla China’s battery supplier CATL is working on a new battery integration technology that will allow cells to be directly installed into an electric vehicle’s chassis. Current designs require the cells to be put into a large casting design that makes…