Tesla’s March 31 unveiling of the Model 3 will be a big day indeed – Christmas for EV fans, a milestone for the auto industry, and a do-or-die moment for the company, as Elon Musk delivers on his promise to bring an electric car to the masses. Early adopters can reserve a new Model 3… Read more »
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Tesla finds short circuit caused Norway Model S fire, updates software to enhance safety
An investigation by Tesla has determined that the January fire that destroyed a Model S while it was charging at a Supercharger station in Norway was caused by a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical distribution box, according to Norwegian news site VG. “The cause was a short circuit in the distribution box in the car,”… Read more »
February plug-in sales: Tesla and Chevy battle for the lead, Ford grabs third by a nose
US plug-in sales are on the rise again – February’s figure of 7,881 was the fourth consecutive monthly record, and an increase of 13% over last February’s 6,951. The Tesla Model S regained the lead that it briefly lost to the Volt in January – estimated sales were 1,550 units in the US (via InsideEVs). The… Read more »
Fastned adds Tesla adaptors to its 50 fast charging stations in the Netherlands
Dutch charging network operator Fastned has announced that it will add Tesla adaptors at all of its 50 stations in the Netherlands by the end of March. According to Fastned, there are now almost 5,000 Teslas on Dutch roads, and more being delivered every month. The 50 Fastned locations will surely make a welcome addition… Read more »
Plugless to offer wireless charging system for Tesla Model S
Evatran’s Plugless has been offering a wireless charging system for the Nissan LEAF and the Chevy Volt since 2013. The company is now taking orders for a Model S version, for delivery in April. At the moment, the system is only compatible with the rear-wheel-drive Model S, but the company says that a solution for… Read more »
Tesla earnings report highlights critical importance of ramping up production
The latest Tesla earnings report followed the usual pattern: large losses today, but plenty of potential tomorrow. The Messiah of the Motor Industry reported revenue of $1.21 billion for the 4th quarter of 2015, and $4.05 billion for the full year, both healthy increases over the previous periods. Tesla delivered 17,478 vehicles in Q4, including… Read more »
Swedish utility provides renewable electricity for Tesla Superchargers
Skellefteå Kraft, one of Sweden’s largest electricity producers, has reached an exclusive agreement to supply 100% renewable electricity to Tesla’s Swedish Supercharger network. The utility will also offer its Tesla-driving customers a discount on their electric bills. Skellefteå Kraft currently supplies electricity to 14 Tesla charging locations in Sweden. “Skellefteå Kraft is the first energy… Read more »
Plug-in sales grow again in January as Chevy, Tesla and Nissan continue to lead
2015 was a disappointing year for plug-in purchases in the US (although sales soared in Europe). Annual sales fell short of the previous year, mostly thanks to a mid-year slump. However, growth returned in October, and January marks the fourth month in a row that US sales have bested the previous year’s monthly figure. 6,291… Read more »
Tesla sales challenging in China, but healthy in Hong Kong
Along with every other automaker, Tesla spends a lot of time thinking about China, where a rising middle class is buying more cars and the government is strongly promoting EVs. However, doing business in the Middle Kingdom is not always easy for Western firms. Although Tesla’s Q3 2015 Chinese sales figure of 3,025 vehicles was… Read more »
Tesla sues supplier over Falcon Wing doors
Those pesky Falcon Wing doors have surely cost Tesla a bundle in cash and headache powders. Now the company has filed a federal lawsuit against a German parts supplier in connection with the door debacle. According to the lawsuit, Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems says that Tesla owes it money for work the supplier was promised…. Read more »