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Tesla

Read the latest Tesla news here. At TorqueNews we cover Tesla’s automotive and financial news, and do reviews so that you can make the best decision when it comes to buying your next car, or if you’re just in the mood to learn a little about Tesla.

Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

The Current Tesla Lineup

Teslas Model 3 ————————————— Starting MSRP $35,000
Tesla Model S ————————————— Starting MSRP $75,000
Tesla Model X ————————————— Starting MSRP $81,000
Tesla Model Y ————————————— Starting MSRP $52,990

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Tesla, Porsche, And Ford: New Hype Vs Experience And Excellence

By Frank DiMuccio on June 13, 2021 - 11:14PM

25 lucky folks have gotten their Tesla Model S Plaids. I can’t imagine the thrill. I’d have to guess It would be similar to what Ford’s CEO Jim Farley felt behind the wheel of the Mustang Mach E 1400. When Porsche says the Taycan will sprint you to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, but you get there in 2.4, it’s probably pretty fantastic, too.

Tesla Could Have Big Plans Up Their Sleeve For Future FSD Software Updates

By Daniel Cappo on June 12, 2021 - 11:15PM

Tesla is currently behind schedule and was supposed to come out with Version 9 almost a month ago. It is probably smart for Tesla to take their time on new updates given they just switched away from radar.

Environmental groups Are Making An Effort To Thwart Construction Of Gigafactory In Germany

By Daniel Cappo on June 12, 2021 - 8:30PM

Musk has voiced his frustrations lately with the German bureaucracy’s unwillingness to want to speed up the process to approve the new Gigafactory. Now, environmental groups have filed a complaint to try to block Tesla’s construction of the Gigafactory.

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on June 12, 2021 - 3:48PM

We have some stunning areal footage from up above Giga Shanghai, from YouTube user Jason Yang. It's impressive the sheer amount of infrastructure required for this Giga factory.

As we see more examples in the wild, we can hope that the dearth of new cars is nearly over.

Rivian R1S Sighting In Pasadena, Mustang Mach Es In The Wild; Is The Vehicle Drought Coming To An End?

By Frank DiMuccio on June 12, 2021 - 9:57AM

With Tesla’s spectacular Model S Plaid event and Ford’s Maverick reveal, it can be hard to remember that we’ve been suffering a shortage of both new and used vehicles. Today, we got sightings of both a Spy-shot Clad Rivian R1S, and a show-room floor Ford Mustang Mach E in the wild. I’d like to think that at least some of the waiting for deliveries on ordered vehicles may finally be coming to an end.

What Attracts Daimler's Top Managers To Tesla Giga Berlin

For Some Former Daimler Managers Daimler Is Authority, While Tesla Is Like a Startup

By Armen Hareyan on June 11, 2021 - 11:03PM

Daimler Unintentionally Subsidizes Tesla Giga Berlin With Top Engineers

How Daimler Unintentionally Subsidizes Tesla Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on June 11, 2021 - 10:57PM

Take 10 Minutes Out of Your Day to Watch the Tesla Plaid Event

By Timothy Boyer on June 11, 2021 - 9:46AM

It’s the morning after the highly anticipated Tesla Plaid Event. And while not everyone can stay up at night because of kids, deadlines, and work the next morning, here is your opportunity to watch the Tesla Plaid Event in a 10-minute recap. So, during your coffee break today, take a look at this select video that show-and-tells the least you will want to know that stands out among the plethora of post-Tesla Plaid Event videos.

Top 5 Things To Take Away From Teslas Model S Plaid Event

By Jeremy Johnson on June 11, 2021 - 9:41AM

Tesla recently had its Model S Plaid event last night. The car is one of the safest, fastest, most entertaining, most robust, and most "alien" of any production car ever made. The Tesla Model S Plaid - "It's Alien Technology" - Elon Musk.

The Model S Plaid Delivery Event Could Be A Sign Of Things To Come

By Daniel Cappo on June 11, 2021 - 7:40AM

The Model S Plaid delivery event showcased this particular vehicle’s record-breaking statistics. This event gave some indication as to what the future of the Model S could look like.

Autonomous driving will be the future of Volkswagen and the Tesla Model S

AI Driving Will Be Here Soon: Tesla And Volkswagen Make Plans

By Frank DiMuccio on June 11, 2021 - 12:08AM

As Tesla moves forward in their quest to bring full self-driving onto the road, companies like GM and Volkswagen are following suit. The HUMMER EV and any Cadillac EV will likely have Super Cruise installed. Tesla has recently started offering paid trials for FSD, and Volkswagen has recently bandied about the concept of offering vehicle autonomy as a premium hourly service.

Elon Musk Turned Tesla Giga Berlin Upside Down During His Recent Visit

How Elon Musk Threw Giga Berlin's Construction Plans Overboard During Last Visit

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2021 - 4:07PM

How Elon Musk Pays Taxes and Lives in a $50,000 House

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2021 - 3:46PM

Tesla Model 3 Performance At Pikes Peak Race Documentary

By Timothy Boyer on June 10, 2021 - 3:43PM

Unplugged Performance recently released a documentary featuring their Tesla Model 3 Team Car at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb---a 10 minute (if you are really fast) run that some describe feeling basically like racing on Mars with its thin air, harsh landscape and terrain that sent their Tesla 3 flying. It’s a “bringing a phoenix out of the flames and into the summit” story as described by racecar veteran driver Randy Pobst.

What Could Happen at Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Tonight?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 10, 2021 - 12:37PM

Tesla is having a Model S Plaid event tonight at its Fremont, CA, factory at 7PM PST. There hasn't been a lot of updates on what is going to be shown here besides the Model S Plaid and I believe Tesla has a chance to surprise on the upside.

Tesla Raises Plaid Model S Price $10,000 Pointing To Surprise Feature Announcement At The Delivery Event

By Tinsae Aregay on June 10, 2021 - 12:53AM

Tesla has raised Plaid Model S price by $10,000 hours ahead of the delivery event. This makes earlier rumors suggesting 350KW V4 supercharging and 4680 cells being announced at the delivery event more likely.

Many Automakers Seem To Be Following Tesla’s Example By Incorporating Mega casting

By Daniel Cappo on June 9, 2021 - 10:10PM

Tesla has set an example by pioneering Mega casting. As a result, suppliers are now ordering Giga presses so other automakers can use Megacasts for their cars.

Tesla's upstream approach to battery production challenges other makers of EV batteries

From Lithium Mine To Tesla Battery Line

By Timothy Boyer on June 9, 2021 - 4:21PM

Here is everything (and then some) that you ever wanted to know about Tesla battery plans and production from a lithium mine to a Tesla battery line in this video culmination of 9 months of research into Tesla Battery Day. In it you will find projections, estimates, and insights as a result of that research and become a true aficionado of all things Tesla.

Tesla battery suppliers showcasing future ev battery technology at Interbattery 2021

Two Tesla Battery Suppliers and SK To Showcase New Battery Technologies at InterBattery 2021

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2021 - 3:55PM

Which Other Companies Besides Tesla Will Survive?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 9, 2021 - 9:16AM

Recently, Lordstown Motors warned it may not be able to stay in business for another year. This is called a going concern issue, meaning, the company may not be able to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months. Are they going to go out of business? Are other electric vehicle companies going to face the same issue? Let's find out.

Action Spotted At Giga Berlin As Tesla Begins To Test Production Lines

By Daniel Cappo on June 8, 2021 - 7:29PM

Tesla is testing its production lines at Giga Berlin. They are preparing for the new Model Y. Things are moving slowly but surely as Tesla just obtained the approval to test their systems from the State Environmental agency.

Can the Roadster really achieve 0-60 in 1.1 seconds?

Doing The Math on a Tesla Roadster 0-60 in 1.1 Seconds Claim and What Was Determined

By Timothy Boyer on June 8, 2021 - 11:19AM

According to an automotive website, a little number crunching and reality checking reveals what they found when doing the math on Tesla’s reputed claim of an achievable 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds with a Roadster outfitted with a set of cold-gas thrusters known as the “Space X Package.”

Tesla’s May 2021, China Sales Are Better Than Expected

By Jeremy Johnson on June 8, 2021 - 11:15AM

Tesla reported over 33,000 vehicles sold in China and exported for May, 2021. This is higher than what most people expected and also debunks some negative news that was spread recently. Let’s dive into the specifics!

Tesla Giga Berlin Nears Last Milestone As Battery Plant & Final Permit Get Schedule For Public Review

By Tinsae Aregay on June 8, 2021 - 5:42AM

Tesla's application to add a battery plant to Giga Berlin gets scheduled for a final public review. The plans will be available for the public to comment on from June 13 up to July 14.

Does Ford Have a Battery Advantage Over Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 7, 2021 - 10:49AM

There was a recent Tweet from the Twitter user, @GordonJohnson19 concerning Ford batteries -vs- Tesla batteries. He said it looks like Ford has an advantage in battery technology. This was after seeing that the Electric Ford F150 Lightning had a larger kWh battery than the Tesla Model 3. Is this true? What's going on here? Let's see!

Is 400 miles really enough for Tesla owners?

Why The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus Was Cancelled

By Timothy Boyer on June 7, 2021 - 10:41AM

A recent tweet from Elon Musk alerted anxious Tesla fans that the Model S Plaid Plus is not just delayed in its release, but is actually cancelled. Here’s a summary of what some Tesla experts are saying that explains why the Model S Plaid Plus was cancelled.

BMW iX Is a Closer Match To Tesla Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 10:53PM

Today when I published the video report about BMW's iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 release specs, date and price, Torque News Youtube community actively provided some good and informative feedback. Some people said it's expensive at $83,200, others said it's impressive, while others complained about the grill and BMW's current design language. However, Torque News contributor Dean McManis compared the BMW iX with Tesla Model Y in a very interesting comparison. Here is what Dean wrote.

Tesla is making a new significant move in battery research, making a new $3.1 million investment to Dalhousie University

Tesla Makes a Big Move To Make EV Batteries Cheaper Than Ever Before

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:51PM

LG Chem NCMA Batteries for Tesla Model Y

Starting July Tesla Model Y May Have New NCMA Batteries from LG Chem

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2021 - 8:46PM

Prices of Tesla Vehicles May Drop As New Incentives Inch Closer To Becoming Law

By Daniel Cappo on June 5, 2021 - 8:05PM

Prices of Tesla cars such as the new Model S plaid could start to decrease by around $10,000. This is a breath of fresh air after many months of price increases on various models.

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