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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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Elon Musk Tells Giga Berlin Suppliers To Speed The Process Up

By Daniel Cappo on May 18, 2021 - 1:14PM

Elon Musk posted on twitter that he wanted to see Giga Berlin suppliers speed up production. Musk may have sent out a tweet like this because suppliers could be the bottleneck of delays.

Tesla 18650, 2170 and 4680 Battery Cell Comparison Basics

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2021 - 11:29AM

Twitter account Whole Mars Catalog recently posted an image of metal facsimiles of the 18650, 2170 and the new 4680 battery cells for powering Tesla’s latest models. The image is inspiration for a basic information comparison between the cell types and what it means for each cell and your Tesla.

First Megacast Will Change The Model Y For The Better In a Multitude Of Ways

By Daniel Cappo on May 17, 2021 - 8:42PM

The First Megacast for the Model Y has been built at Giga Texas. This is the new cast that will be built around Tesla’s new 4680 battery cell.

Tesla on Autopilot and FSD in SF traffic

Tesla FSD Beta 8.2 in Busy Close Quarters Traffic in San Francisco

By Timothy Boyer on May 17, 2021 - 11:35AM

Here is a very recent video from r/teslamotors that demonstrates how Tesla’s FSD Beta 8.2 performs in busy San Francisco traffic under close quarter conditions that raises some interesting questions from reddit readers about how Tesla FSD would perform in countries other than the U.S.; and, poses what might be the biggest Tesla FSD question we should be asking.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk chatting with Tesla suporters at Giga Berlin car factory

Elon Musk Visits Giga Berlin for a Technical Purpose and Chats with Supporters

By Armen Hareyan on May 17, 2021 - 10:03AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived at the Giga Berlin car factory on Monday afternoon. He landed at Berlin (BER) airport on Sunday in a private jet. The visit was "purely of a technical nature," said Brandenburg Minister for Economic Affairs Steinbach. He also came out and started to chat with Tesla supporters.

Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach-E Owner Explains What He Likes About Both EVs

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 16, 2021 - 12:05PM

Former Ford employee owns two Ford EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E but also owns a Tesla Model Y. This interview explains what he likes about both vehicles and what he sees is the future of EVs.

Tesla Gets Approval To Use This Helicopter At Giga Berlin

By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2021 - 1:18PM

Tesla has added a medium-lift Bell 412 helicopter from a company called Heli-Australia to aid in the construction of Giga Berlin.

Tesla Owner Tells How His Model 3 Disobeyed Him, Saving His Life

By Daniel Cappo on May 14, 2021 - 11:17AM

A Tesla owner gave a testimony about how his Model 3 was able to avoid a bad accident. The Model 3’s emergency lane departure avoidance system acted quickly in this situation.

Bloomberg graph indicates India could be a battery producing leader

Batteries, Not Cars, May Be the Reason for Tesla to Go to India

By Timothy Boyer on May 14, 2021 - 10:40AM

Lithium battery scientist and Head of Energy Storage at Bloomberg NEF, James Firth, tweets a bar graph showing that the production of EV batteries may be the best reason for Tesla to go to India. The estimate lists India as the lowest cost country for manufacturing cells, which with subsidies, could reduce costs significantly - enough to be a game-changer and bring Tesla to India.

How a Fossil-Fuel Power Plant Prompted Elon Musk's Bitcoin U-Turn

By Daniel Cappo on May 13, 2021 - 4:08PM

The news recently broke that Tesla has planned to stop accepting Bitcoin. A retired fossil fuel power plant seems to be the reason why Elon Musk decided to pull back on Bitcoin.

Tesla demo shows Autopilot and FSD in action

Watch a Tesla Drive Itself Through Traffic Highlighting Autopilot and FSD Features

By Timothy Boyer on May 13, 2021 - 11:56AM

Here’s the latest from Tesla in a newsletter with a must-see video demonstrating a Tesla driving itself through traffic with Autopilot and FSD features to be released soon and available to Tesla drivers.

Tesla Insurance To Offer 70% Discount Based On Driving Data

By Tinsae Aregay on May 12, 2021 - 3:55PM

A filing to the regulatory agency in Texas has revealed Tesla is planning to offer an insurance product in the state. Tesla will be determining premium rates based on driving data and will offer a 70% discount for the safest drivers.

Driving School in Shanghai Driving School Starts Offering Driving Lessons To New Tesla Owners

By Daniel Cappo on May 12, 2021 - 1:44PM

There have reportedly been some ads being put around Shanghai advertising a Tesla driving school. This is a program that will help buyers who recently bought their Tesla learn how to operate the multitude of features inside the car.

Reckless endangerment on the roads with Tesla vehicle

Backseat Autopilot Driving a Tesla Means a Night in Jail

By Timothy Boyer on May 12, 2021 - 10:43AM

This week, one Tesla owner found out that backseat autopilot driving a Tesla means a night in jail; and, that he could lose his driver’s license. We would like to hear what the Tesla community thinks of the driver’s actions and what the courts should do about it.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk updates on FSD and Pure Vision

Elon Musk Provides New Update on Tesla's FSD V9 With "Gigantic" Difference

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2021 - 7:58AM

This morning Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided a new update on Tesla FSD self-driving software's beta expansion, explaining what Tesla was focusing on, the difference we should expect once the software update is released and when it will come.

2170 modular design takes up more space than the 4680 design

Watch Tesla's Cylindrical 4680 Battery Pack Compared with 2170 Pack

By Timothy Boyer on May 11, 2021 - 11:00AM

Twitter Photo Spotlight: Twitter account Whole Mars Catalog recently posted an image of what appears to be Tesla’s latest battery upgrade for potentially current and future Tesla EVs.

Tesla Authorizes A Third Party To Repair its Cars

By Daniel Cappo on May 10, 2021 - 9:25PM

Tesla has authorized a third party called Unplugged Performance to do routine maintenance on its electric vehicles. This move may benefit Tesla owners the most.

Initial NTSB Report On Crashed "Driver-less" Model S Published - Easy Link Here

By John Goreham on May 10, 2021 - 4:38PM

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Harris County Texas Precinct 4 Constable’s Office along with help from NHTSA, are investigating a recent Tesla crash. Here is what the initial report says.

Potential front end camera spotted on Tesla Cybertruck

Hidden Tesla Cybertruck Front End Camera May Pose Problems for Drivers

By Timothy Boyer on May 10, 2021 - 3:39PM

A post on Reddit titled “Cybertruck has a camera below the front bumper” made by Reddit user u/NoT-RexFatalities reveals that not all viewers are impressed by Tesla’s new front end camera feature for the Cybertruck.

Charging Your Tesla Could Be As Simple As Going for a Ride

By Timothy Boyer on May 10, 2021 - 10:40AM

“Imagine you’re driving your Tesla, or an equivalent electric car, down the highway. Your battery is running low. Sure, you could pull off at the next exit and spend time, and energy, searching for a recharging station. Or you could simply change lanes and drive over special charging strips embedded in the road,” wrote David Nutt for the Cornell Chronicle about new research focused on an innovative approach for the wireless charging of electric vehicles.

Panasonic forecasts profit jump helped by Tesla batteries

Panasonic Updates Profit Forecast, Noting How Much Tesla Batteries Help The Jump

By Armen Hareyan on May 10, 2021 - 10:28AM

Elon's Smartest Idea: Making Tesla a Tech Company, Not a Car Company

By Armen Hareyan on May 9, 2021 - 12:24AM

The smartest idea Elon Musk ever had was making Tesla into a "tech" company, not a "green" company. Why Tesla is successful.

Tesla Fremont Factory and Ford Cologne Electrification Center

Innovation and Growth Make Ford and Tesla Enthusiasts More Similar

By Timothy Boyer on May 8, 2021 - 2:03PM

A recent news report that Ford is going solar with their manufacturing facilities raises some interesting questions for both Ford and Tesla enthusiasts: Is Ford mimicking Tesla or is it just catching up? And, what does this mean for Ford and Tesla enthusiasts?

Tesla Cybertruck is in NYC with "Atrocious" Build Quality

By Armen Hareyan on May 8, 2021 - 8:32AM

Last night Tesla Cybertruck was brought to New York City. Elon Musk tweeted that the Cybertruck prototype will be in NY this weekend and people saw it leaving he showroom and driving in the NYC streets. And by "atrocious" here I mean positively aggressive.

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest siates Tesla's switch from radar to vision for autonomy improvement

Cathie Wood Goes On CNBC Making a New Prediction on When Tesla Will Go Fully Autonomous

By Daniel Cappo on May 7, 2021 - 8:54PM

Cathie Wood was interviewed on CNBC about the future of Tesla’s autonomous driving features. Wood stated that Tesla should make some huge advancements in autonomy over the next two years. Wood also addresses the safety concerns some have with autonomous vehicles.

Tesla Becomes Most Sought After Employer By German Students Thanks To Elon Musk

By Tinsae Aregay on May 7, 2021 - 7:28PM

According to a new survey by Trendence, a German market analysis firm, Tesla has ascended to the number one position for the most sought-after employers in Germany.

Tesla Is Constructing Another Gigafactory East Of Austin

By Daniel Cappo on May 6, 2021 - 7:37PM

Tesla has already built one Gigafactory in the Austin area. Construction hasn’t even finished on the first factory, but it is operating. Now Tesla is planning a second factory on a large amount of land east of Austin, TX.

Why Tesla's Cars Cannot Run 0-60 MPH Under 2 Seconds - Engineering Explained

By John Goreham on May 6, 2021 - 2:23PM

A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?

Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham

Tesla's Q1 Deliveries Almost Identical To Q4 2020 - X and S Disappear

By John Goreham on May 6, 2021 - 10:17AM

Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.

Tesla Is Ramping Up Recruiting Efforts To Find Service Technicians To Work On The Semi

By Daniel Cappo on May 5, 2021 - 7:38PM

The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

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