Tesla’s Megafactory Shanghai is now around 60% complete Construction on Tesla’s upcoming Megapack factory in China has been coming along quite quickly, with a new local update stating that the plant has now surpassed the halfway point. Tesla has reached 60 percent completion on the construction of the Shanghai Megafactory, as reported on Saturday by…
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The UAW is urging Stellantis workers to authorize a strike
The UAW is urging Stellantis workers to authorize a strike The United Automotive Workers (UAW) has been criticizing multi-national automaker Stellantis in recent months over delayed contract promises, and the union this week aired fresh threats of strikes at the Dodge-Chrysler parent company. On Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain sent a letter to Stellantis’ local…
Tesla China exports 1 million vehicles from Giga Shanghai
Tesla China exports 1 million vehicles from Giga Shanghai Tesla China recently announced its latest milestone. As per Tesla Vice President Grace Tao in a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Gigafactory Shanghai has successfully exported its 1 millionth vehicle. The milestone highlights Giga Shanghai’s designation as Tesla’s primary vehicle export hub. In her…
Tesla launches referral raffle for 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling invites
Tesla launches referral raffle for 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling invites Similar to other Tesla events, the 10/10 Robotaxi unveiling is limited to only a select number of guests. This was highlighted by the company when it started distributing invites for the Robotaxi unveiling. Fortunately, it appears Tesla fans can get a chance to receive an invite…
Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter
Tesla Cybertruck owners share insights after Hurricane Helene encounter Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a number of Tesla Cybertruck owners in Florida have shared videos showing how their all-electric pickup trucks managed to hold up to the Category 4 storm. Most of the videos from the EV owners indicated that the Cybertrucks proved quite…
Tesla $25k car, not Robotaxi, is bigger influence on stock, analyst says
Tesla $25k car, not Robotaxi, is bigger influence on stock, analyst says With Tesla Robotaxi unveiling right around the corner, analysts are taking their opportunities to comment on the influence of the vehicle as it relates to the company’s stock. Many would say the Robotaxi, along with Tesla’s rollout of an eventual Full Self-Driving suite…
Revel opens first fast-charging EV station in Manhattan at Pier 36
Revel opens first fast-charging EV station in Manhattan at Pier 36 Revel has opened its first-ever fast-charging electric vehicle station in Manhattan at Pier 36 on the Lower East Side. This is the first fully public, 24/7 EV charging station in Manhattan, which has been a major challenge for companies and individuals utilizing EVs due…
BYD and Hyundai team up to export cars
BYD and Hyundai team up to export cars BYD and Hyundai are teaming up to export cars. The Chinese EV maker recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Glovis Co.—the South Korean automaker’s logistics company. The agreement with BYD and Hyundai Glovis is highly beneficial to both companies and their future goals. Hyundai’s…
China launches probe against Canada’s EV tariffs
China launches probe against Canada’s EV tariffs China launched an anti-discriminatory probe against Canada’s tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicle (EV), steel, and aluminum products. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the start of its investigations against Canada’s tariffs on Thursday, September 26, 2024. It stated that the probe could last up to three months but…
Tesla China extends five-year zero-interest loan program until Oct 31
Tesla China extends five-year zero-interest loan program until Oct 31 Tesla China has extended its five-year, zero-interest financing program for selected Model 3 and Model Y variants until the end of October 2024. The update comes as the latest extension to the company’s zero-interest loan program, which was launched back in April. The extension of…