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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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Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

New Tesla Model Y Standard Range Approved by EPA in the U.S.

By Jeremy Johnson on March 13, 2022 - 1:38PM

We're starting to see reports that Giga Texas will produce a standard range Model Y for the United States. This could be a 2170 or 4680 structural battery pack vehicle with LFP batteries, and could have a range of around 279 miles.

True Cost of Owning a Tesla After 32,000 Miles

By Jeremy Johnson on March 12, 2022 - 1:18PM

After driving a Tesla 32,000 miles, what is the true cost of ownership. Is it truly less than a gas powered car? Let's look at one Tesla owners experience to answer this!

Tesla Already Sending Out Invitations For Giga-Berlin Opening Event

By Nicolas Caballero on March 11, 2022 - 1:24PM

Many Tesla buyers and employees have just received emails from Tesla, inviting them to a delivery ceremony for the first batch of Model Y units coming out of Giga Berlin.

Will Giga Texas Model Y's Cannibalize Fremont Model Y's?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 10, 2022 - 11:35PM

There is news that Tesla Model Y reservation holders are getting VIN registration and that those VINs are not for Giga Texas, 4680 battery Model Y's, but for Fremont still. This is causing some reservation holders to delay delivery in hopes of getting a Giga Texas made Model Y. But, will being an early adopter cause problems?

Image of Tesla at retail location by John Goreham

Tesla Model Y Price Rises Once Again to $61,440 - Expensive Trims Get Priority Delivery

By John Goreham on March 10, 2022 - 2:52PM

Tesla continues to add market price adjustments to its least expensive crossover. Now it’s about double the cost of a similarly-sized green crossover like a Honda CR-V Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid.

2nd CATL Factory Basically Next Door To Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on March 9, 2022 - 7:48PM

CATL is building a second battery factory just 3 blocks away from Tesla. Why is CATL doing this and what will be the benefit for Tesla? What kinds of batteries will CATL be making in this factory? Let's dive into these questions and more!

Image showing the Tesla Model S equipped with a prototype Gemini battery that Our Next Energy used to travel 750 miles on a single charge.

US Battery Manufacturer Shows Off 750-Mile Pack, Secures $65 Million Funding Led BY BMW

By James Walker on March 9, 2022 - 3:56PM

Our Next Energy recently drove a Tesla Model S over 750 miles on a single charge and has secured funding led by BMW i Ventures to aid its expansion. With names like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos on its list of supporters, could ONE be the next big thing in EV batteries?

Is Tesla Sandbagging Giga Berlin?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 8, 2022 - 7:45PM

Giga Berlin has a stated yearly run rate it hopes to achieve of 500,000 vehicles a year. I believe this number to be too low and sandbagged by Tesla. Here's why.

Tesla Giga Berlin's Daily/Weekly Unofficial Production Targets

By Armen Hareyan on March 8, 2022 - 3:41PM

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla's Giga Berlin To Meet 400 Requirements As Per Environmental Permit

By Nicolas Caballero on March 8, 2022 - 9:12AM

The environmental permit for the Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin is now official; the plant will start operating as soon as it meets the 400 requirements mentioned in the 536-page document; Tesla wants to have everything ready within two weeks.

Elon Musk Calls For Increased Oil and Gas Production Immediately

By Jeremy Johnson on March 7, 2022 - 10:27AM

Elon Musk, through Twitter, has called for the immediate increase in oil and gas production as oil has hit around $130 a barrel now, saying that if we do not do this, we will not have the energy to power human civilization.

Panasonic To Build New US Battery Gigafactory To Meet Tesla Demand

By Nicolas Caballero on March 6, 2022 - 12:33PM

Tesla's growth for the next few years is by all means significant: this is forcing their suppliers to speed up production if they don't want to be left behind. This is the case of Tesla's main partner, Panasonic, which according to different media sources is looking for land to build a large battery Gigafactory in US territory.

Loads of Model Y Vehicles at Giga Berlin

By Jeremy Johnson on March 5, 2022 - 9:09PM

We see a picture with what looks like an endless row of Model Y vehicles at Giga Berlin. Giga Berlin is getting ready for full production in a couple weeks and it looks like it can produce around 500 vehicles per week right now and will likely get to 1,000 per week in the coming months.

Tesla Finally Authorized To Start Giga Berlin Production: Green Light!

By Nicolas Caballero on March 4, 2022 - 1:15PM

Brandenburg authorities have already confirmed permission to start production at the Tesla Giga Factory in Germany: a permit that was finally confirmed a few hours ago.

Higher Gas Prices Benefits EV Companies Like Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson on March 4, 2022 - 10:54AM

There's been some pictures of gas prices of 7 dollars in some places. The increase in price for oil and gas is a good thing for EV companies and it benefits Tesla the most. Let's see how.

Jim Cramer Chooses Ford CEO, Jim Farley, over Tesla CEO, Elon Musk

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2022 - 7:13PM

We've just seen an interview with Jim Cramer, a former hedge fund manager and television personality who was talking about Ford and Tesla. Jim Cramer said that he likes Jim Farley, the Ford CEO, over Elon Musk, by 2026, as Ford aims to produce 2 million battery electric vehicles.

New Graphite Nanowire Batteries By Amprius, Having More Energy Than Tesla Model 3 Cells

By Nicolas Caballero on March 3, 2022 - 9:57AM

Amprius claims it has created a lithium battery with a silicon nanowire anode that contains 73% more energy than the cells of the Tesla Model 3, with 37% less volume.

A Missouri Tesla Driver Lost His Life In An 'Unusual' Crackup

Was ‘Phantom Braking’ Responsible For Tesla Fatality In Missouri Or Was It Another Issue?

By Marc Stern on March 3, 2022 - 12:52AM

Just how serious is Tesla's "phantom braking" problem? After hundreds of owners complained of their cars stopping at the wrong time, as on major highways or slowing unacceptably, there may have been a fatality related to the problem as a Tesla Model 3 stopped dead on I-70 in Missouri causing a three-car pileup that left one operator dead.

Tesla Could Have Made a 600 Mile Range Model S 12 Months Ago

By Jeremy Johnson on March 2, 2022 - 10:54AM

Elon Musk just stated that Tesla could have made a 600 mile range Model S, 12 months ago. He also said that the vehicle would not have handled as well, weighed down by extra battery and would cost more. Do customers want a 600 mile range EV? Let's discuss this and more.

New Tesla Model and Gigafactory

By Jeremy Johnson on March 1, 2022 - 6:57PM

Tesla is planning to expand Giga Shanghai, according to sources familiar with the matter that asked not to be identified, so that Tesla can build up to 2 million cars per year - just in China - just in Giga Shanghai. Tesla will become the largest auto producer in China with this upgrade. 2 million vehicles is quite a lot. Toyota produced 1.6 million vehicles in China in 2021.

Tesla Giga Berlin To Receive Final Approval This Week

By Nicolas Caballero on March 1, 2022 - 1:43PM

The opening of Giga Berlin, the first Tesla plant in Europe, is getting closer: according to German press agencies, the factory will receive its final approval on Thursday or Friday this week; in fact, everything shows that Tesla is already preparing the opening ceremony itself, which will take place in less than three weeks.

Elon Musk Supplies Ukraine With Starlink Satellite Access

By Jeremy Johnson on February 28, 2022 - 8:09PM

There is a difficult situation with the Ukraine right now with Russia invading. The Ukranian internet has been disrupted due to the invasion. This happened very quickly after a Ukranian government official, Mykhailo Fedorov sent a Tweet asking Elon Musk to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations in order to help them get Internet.

Tesla Supercharging Network: Potential Safety Issues For Other EV Brands While Charging

By Nicolas Caballero on February 28, 2022 - 5:33PM

As it is widely known so far, Tesla opened up its charging network to other EV brands a while ago; although it is very good news, it can also bring along security issues.

Tesla chargers blocked by gas-powered cars image by John Goreham

Electric Vehicle Owners Suggest Vandalism or Worse When Public Chargers Are Blocked

By John Goreham on February 28, 2022 - 10:33AM

EV owners get very riled up when charging stations are blocked by gasoline-powered cars. Here is what EV owners suggest should be done when this occurs.

Giga Berlin Finally Going to Be Approved For Production

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2022 - 5:40PM

According to German News site Der Tegesspiegel, there is approval for Tesla's Giga Berlin factory to have full approval for production of vehicles this Thursday or Friday (March 3 or 4). There is a grand ceremony that is already being planned! Tesla & officials in Germany already met a few days ago to discuss this.

ARK Invest on Tesla's $11 Trillion Opportunity

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2022 - 5:31PM

This is a changing world, thanks to advanced technologies and new innovations being delivered faster than ever before but there's one change that could be here sooner than you think and that is autonomous vehicles which could be one of the most meaningful innovations of all time - and Tesla is in the best position to take majority share!

Giga Shanghai Getting Expansion For Up To 2 Million Vehicles Per Year

By Jeremy Johnson on February 25, 2022 - 4:44PM

Various sources, including Reuters.com, have stated that Tesla plans to start work on a new factory expansion in Giga Shanghai and that it could be as soon as next month (March, 2022). Why would Tesla do this? To meet the growing demand for its vehicles in China, a country of a large number of people, many who want and can afford Tesla vehicles.

Tesla Semi To Include Automatic Tire Inflation System

By Nicolas Caballero on February 25, 2022 - 4:01PM

Tesla registered a patent for an automatic tire inflation system for its electric truck: the Tesla Semi will use a new system that avoids failures and problems that are normally caused by the leakage of pollutants.

Tesla Shows Model Y Chassis Protection Patent: Mega-Casting Advantages

By Nicolas Caballero on February 24, 2022 - 2:38PM

One interesting feature in Tesla Model Y production in Giga-Austin and Giga-Berlin is the new chassis, created from two large castings: the patent describes the technology that is applied to the new deformation zones.

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