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NewsAlready 6000 Confirmed Orders for the Tesla Model X SUV
Next year, the Californian manufacturer of the popular all-electric Tesla Model S will bring a crossover type vehicle to fruition that would have a similar performance to the sedan. The vehicle will be called the Tesla Model X, a model whose production lines should be very similar to the concept …
NewsTesla Model S is Norway's Best-Selling Car
The all-electric Tesla Model S has edged out the popular Volkswagen Golf as the top-selling car in Norway for the month of September. The vehicle is in such high demand, people are willing to pay more for a used car rather than wait for delivery of a new one. In …
NewsTesla S Cited for Unintended Acceleration
So far, everything has gone pretty well for the powerful Californian manufacturer of electric cars and their famous Tesla Model S. But recently a complaint was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for unexpected acceleration. The person stated that his wife was behind the wheel in their …
ElectricTesla Gives Itself Three Years To Develop an Autonomous Vehicle
While Daimler, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen have given themselves until 2020 to produce their autonomous car, Tesla says it needs only three years to develop a car that can drive free from human assistance. The big boss, Elon Musk, confirmed that his autonomous car will be managed 90% electronically through …
NewsTesla Opens New Factory in the Netherlands
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has opened its first assembly plant in the Netherlands to service customers in Europe. The facility is 18,900 square metres and will only do the final assembly of the Model S. Individual parts will shipped there from elsewhere. The plant is located in the city …
ElectricTesla Model S is Safest Car Ever Tested in the U.S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently tested the Tesla Model S and, according the company, the Model S obtained a record-breaking 5.4 stars. Ordinarily the maximum rating is five stars however the NHTSA sends manufacturers what is called a Vehicle Safety Score which can be above 5. By …
ElectricSupercharge your Tesla in 20 min!
Tesla has added a supercharging station at its Freemont manufacturing facility for the public to use twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. "I was so excited to get the email that the supercharger is over here," said Jain, who was joined by his 12-year-old daughter, Pragya. "We …
NewsTesla Co-Founder Unveils the Hyperloop
Elon Musk, a co-founder of PayPal and co-founder and current CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors has unveiled what he sees at the world’s fith mode of transportation: the Hyperloop. It happened late Monday afternoon but many have been following his work for more than a year now, anxiously awaiting …
NewsTesla To Introduce Battery Swap Stations
Tesla has announced a new battery swap plan for the Tesla Model S sedan that will greatly extend the long-distance range of the electric car. The battery swap itself takes less than 90 seconds, and is designed to replace the need to charge the car's existing power pack while out …
NewsTesla Model S Outsells Chevrolet Volt In North America
When does a more expensive car outsell a more affordable model? When it has been specifically targeted at the well-heeled buyers most likely to buy it in the first place. This is the case in the plug-in hybrid / electric car segment, where Bloomberg is reporting that sales of the …
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