Tesla Model 3 takes out Targa West rally, beating fossil fuel rivals by huge margin Bridie Schmidt 27 October 20200 Source: AEVA National/Twitter Tesla Model 3 takes first position in 130 class of Targa West rally, almost 10 minutes ahead of a lineup of fossil-fuelled competitors.
“You mad man”: Tesla beta testers react to Full Self Driving Bridie Schmidt 26 October 20200 Source: Tesla Raj/Youtube Tesla’s Full Self Driving software rolls out to small number of beta testers in US, and their reactions are now rolling in on Twitter and Youtube.
Tesla lifts Supercharging rate in Australia to 52c/kWh Giles Parkinson 23 October 20200 Tesla Supercharger. Image credit: Bridie Schmidt Tesla bumps up the price of using its super-charging network in Australia to 52c/kWh.
“We just need more cells”: Musk laments lack of battery capacity Giles Parkinson 22 October 20200 Tesla Megapack batteries at Moss Landing. Source: Tesla Tesla says shortage of battery cells impacting supply of battery storage, and the roll out of new vehicles like the Tesla Semi.
Tesla slashes Model 3 price in Australia, adds features and boosts range Bridie Schmidt 18 October 20200 Image Credit: Dylan Calluy Model 3 price in Australia drops by up to $A7,000, as Tesla also confirms numerous upgrades and an increase in driving range.
Researchers create new materials for ultra-light and fire resistant lithium-ion batteries Michael Mazengarb 16 October 20200 Researchers develop new ultra light weight battery materials, that are set to boost lithium-ion storage capacity and improve fire safety.
BHP responds to Elon Musk’s call for more nickel, as miners wake up to EV market Michael Mazengarb 15 October 20200 BHPs Nickel West facility in Kalgoorlie. Credit: BHP. BHP boosts nickel output in response to call from Elon Musk, as mining giant is on the cusp of inking a supply deal with Tesla for battery and EV materials.
Cost of owning Tesla Model 3 much less than rival BMW 330i Bridie Schmidt 13 October 20200 Image credit: Saketh Garuda Modelling shows drivers can save significant amounts of money owning an electric car compared to their fossil-fuelled rivals.
Global EV sales: Tesla Model 3 outsells next five most popular electric cars combined Bridie Schmidt 2 October 20200 Model 3 at Diamond Tree, WA. Image credit: JPTesla Tesla has sold more Model 3 electric sedans worldwide in 2020 than the next five most popular all-electric cars combined.
Tesla Model 2? Musk reveals new EV plans and predicts 30 million EVs a year Bridie Schmidt 1 October 20200 Artist’s impression of a possible Model 2. Credit: Trubni/Instagram Tesla to design new, original electric vehicle models at Shanghai and Berlin, as industry estimated to reach 30 million new EVs a year by 2026.