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Tesla Model 3 (Page 31)

By Dean McManis on August 12, 2019 - 7:10PM
Economy cars mean different things to different people, and with EVs coming out that are both economical and quick, it is changing how car enthusiasts view modern cars like the Toyota Prius Prime and Tesla. Especially if you have a long commute each day.
By Steve Birkett on August 12, 2019 - 11:18AM
After a stream of negative mainstream media coverage and a cease-and-desist letter from the NHTSA, Tesla safety claims will be put to perhaps their most important test this week.
By Dean McManis on August 7, 2019 - 10:21PM
Overall across the globe, EV sales are up, and the future looks bright. But in the U.S. recent changes in national fuel economy and smog requirements have caused EV sales to drop here. Tesla seems to be the only U.S. automaker who is not holding back, and their growing sales numbers show that many buyers want EVs.
By John Goreham on August 5, 2019 - 7:52AM
U.S. EV sales declined in July with affordable models struggling to meet half their prior sales levels.
By Steve Birkett on July 31, 2019 - 2:31PM
For anyone who has ever uttered the words "you can't get across the U.S. in an EV," this family vacation in a Tesla Model 3 just made it look easy.
By Steve Birkett on July 29, 2019 - 6:29PM
WIth early quality issues quickly resolved, the Tesla Model 3 can lay claim to the luxury tag in several areas, although there's still room for improvement.
By John Goreham on July 25, 2019 - 4:58PM
Panasonic’s impact on the automotive industry is growing rapidly. Here are just some of the ways Panasonic is impacting what you will drive.
By Alex Guberman on July 24, 2019 - 6:02PM
Ever since the launch of the Tesla Model 3, we have been aware of the subtle cabin-facing camera located in the rearview mirror. The camera comes as standard equipment, but so far it remains dormant. So what is the latest news regarding the Tesla Model 3 internal camera? AJ McGinnis reports for Torque News.
By John Goreham on July 22, 2019 - 10:07AM
Tesla claims that its cars are just months from full self-driving through Autopilot, yet they still run red lights and cause crashes and deaths.
By Dean McManis on July 19, 2019 - 1:13PM
Tesla Semi and pickup truck will greatly benefit from Tesla's Maxwell battery production, but the quickest profit that Tesla could derive from the new batteries would be in the Model 3, Model Y and Model F(?) pickup truck. Here is why.

By Steve Birkett on July 16, 2019 - 8:14PM
The dominance of Tesla Model 3 sales in the first half of 2019, combined with the brand's forthcoming models, makes it hard to see any other manufacturer competing in the all-electric marketplace.
By John Goreham on July 11, 2019 - 11:33AM
The real reason that battery electric vehicles are not "selling" is because of the battery supply chain. In fact, Tesla also warns of battery shortage.
By John Goreham on July 10, 2019 - 9:27AM
On mainstream news outlet claims Tesla has difficulty appealing to women. Here's why we don't share the view.
By Alex Guberman on July 9, 2019 - 7:36PM
So, about that Tesla Model S and Model X refresh. Electrek first reported on it back in July of 2018, and we have been teased here and there with additional details from purportedly sound sources. Supposedly we were to look forward to an updated interior, upgraded batteries, and some other exciting changes. AJ McGinnis reports.
By John Goreham on July 8, 2019 - 4:10PM
Tesla is a fascinating company with compelling products, but the auto industry disruption Tesla is often credited with is hard to justify.
By John Goreham on July 6, 2019 - 9:37AM
Tesla's sales in the first half of 2019 surpass many legacy brands. Here's a look at who Tesla outsold in America and who Tesla did not.
By John Goreham on July 5, 2019 - 1:29PM
Tesla sold about half the cars in the first two quarters of 2019 compared to the last two quarters of 2018 in the U.S. market.
By Armen Hareyan on July 4, 2019 - 10:49AM
Today in a Twitter video Tesla discussed 3 Autopilot features and improvements that helped the Model 3 earn top 5-star Euro NCAP safety ratings yesterday. Here are those features.
By Steve Birkett on June 26, 2019 - 10:54AM
A new ICCT report reveals increased EV adoption in the US, highlighting the Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid as key models, as well as the automakers and policy agendas driving this development.
By Armen Hareyan on June 24, 2019 - 1:58PM
If you are going away on vacation and worried about how much your Tesla Model 3 battery would drain while you’re gone take a look at Tesla Joy's recent explanation of 12 days without charging her Tesla Model 3. She did an experiment and explained how much your Tesla Model 3 battery is expected to drain per day if you leave it without charging and unplugging for 12 days. Here is Joy in her own words.
By John Goreham on June 24, 2019 - 11:22AM
If you have been considering buying an electric vehicle this week is very important from a timing and price perspective. Here's why and the timeline you need to know.
By Armen Hareyan on June 22, 2019 - 9:11AM
This morning I saw a very interesting story in which Rivers from Tech Connect Youtube Channel demonstrates how he gets his Tesla Model 3 in and out of his tight garage using the Summon feature. Note that the Summon is demonstrated not only forwards, but also backwards and in which situations it benefits the owner. Here is Rivers in his own word and the video demonstration.
By John Goreham on June 20, 2019 - 3:54PM
A new study finds that half of drivers think Tesla Autopilot is a hands-free driver system.
By Armen Hareyan on June 20, 2019 - 8:55AM
Yesterday on June 19 Tesla released a new software update for Model 3. The V.2019.20.2.1 update has no Enhanced Summon has auto screen brightness improvements. Tesla owners are hoping the next update will include Enhanced Summon. William from All Electric Youtube channel explains what the recent over the air software update entails.
By Brian Jenkins on June 18, 2019 - 2:38PM
Excitement is brewing around Tesla with leaked photos and interviews of some upcoming news. Some significant events are still happening this year at Tesla and we are discussing 5 of them including the Model S and X refresh, Tesla Pickup and Maxwell batteries.
By John Goreham on June 18, 2019 - 11:08AM
AAA's emergency electric vehicle charging program has been suspended for now. Towing remains the only viable option.
By Al Castro on June 15, 2019 - 7:00AM
A few days ago my distinguished colleague, the editor in chief of Electrek, proclaimed that a 400 mile range electric car was not needed. As if he were King George, his royal edict proclaimed as he has in the past, a 200 mile range car was “plenty.” Well, consider me to be John Hancock and the Continental Congress: live free or die. We hold these truths, that not only is the 400 mile range electric car needed, but Frederic Lambert is wrong. Here’s why.

By John Goreham on June 14, 2019 - 11:58AM
Off the record and on, automakers are starting to admit that the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Prime, Chevy Volt, and Honda Clarity formula just isn’t working.
By John Goreham on June 13, 2019 - 12:54PM
No Tesla vehicle has ever earned the highest vehicle safety rating in America. That could change late August.
By John Goreham on June 5, 2019 - 2:14PM
Tesla's sales soften in the U.S. market. Here's a look at how Tesla did in May and year to date.