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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 Masterfully Avoided Microchip Crisis Thanks To Controlling Own Software; Record Sales In 2021

By Nicolas Caballero on January 15, 2022 - 1:55PM

Tesla's unified computing architecture has become a key part of the manufacturer's dodging of the recent semiconductors crisis, allowing its AI engineers to rewrite its own software as they see fit; a huge and decisive difference also related to widely using Open Source Software.

Tesla Fremont Production at Full Throttle

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2022 - 8:50PM

Tesla Fremont production is at full throttle and we can see a multitude of Model S and Model X vehicles. Is the chip shortage over for Tesla? We'll answer that below.

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Giga Berlin Gets German Federal Government Support To Start Production

By Nicolas Caballero on January 14, 2022 - 11:08AM

Jörg Steinbach, Brandenburg's economy minister, announced this week that the ruling of the administrative court in Frankfurt regarding the lawsuit filed for the water supply of the Eggersdorf hydraulic works, will not affect the process of approval for the starting of Tesla Giga Berlin production in Germany.

Source - Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2023 - Here's Why

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2022 - 7:02PM

We've just received word that a source has confirmed that Tesla will delay the Cybertruck until at least Q1, 2023. We may not know the reasons for this until the earnings call on 1/26/2022, but expect supply chain issues to be part of the reason.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Elon Musk To Update About Tesla Cybertruck, Semi, Roadster, At Q4 Earnings Call On January 26th

By Nicolas Caballero on January 13, 2022 - 11:14AM

In just a few days, at the Q4 earnings call on January 26th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will reveal details and give updates about the status of the company's next projects.

Why the Cybertruck Will Be the Last Vehicle You'll Ever Need

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2022 - 9:12PM

The Tesla Cybertruck is set to start production toward the end of this year, 2022, and I think it will be the last vehicle you will ever need to own. Here's why.

Volkswagen's Battery Electric Car Production Slowly Catching Up With Tesla

By Nicolas Caballero on January 12, 2022 - 3:36PM

Volkswagen Group has detailed its 2021 sales totals in a recent report, based on its battery electric car production; and although still far behind from Tesla, it does show significant progress.

Tesla Giga Texas Starts Production

By Armen Hareyan on January 12, 2022 - 11:59AM

Tesla China Sets Another Production Record In December Following 2 Months Of Growth Stabilization

By Tinsae Aregay on January 12, 2022 - 6:09AM

According to the wholesale number released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Tesla sold 70,847 vehicles in the month of December. This is a 34% growth month over month and 3 times the production year over year.

Tesla Semi Spotted on San Francisco Bridge

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2022 - 8:02PM

A Tesla Semi was seen driving along the San Francisco bridge. It's a majestic and beautiful, along with quiet, vehicle.

Tesla Signs 75,000 Ton Battery Deal With Talon

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2022 - 7:33PM

Tesla has just signed a 75,000 ton battery deal with Talon for its 4680 battery cells. This is a large deal and is another step for Tesla in acquiring the huge amount of raw materials it will need for its auto and energy business.

Tesla To Start Receiving CATL Batteries From New Factory in Shanghai

By Nicolas Caballero on January 11, 2022 - 1:56PM

CATL has already started supplying batteries to Tesla Giga-Shanghai. The new CATL factory began work last November and as of today, it is already running at a 60% production capacity. The supply deal is until December 2025, naturally opened to subsequent renewals.

Tesla Q4, 2021 Earnings Are Coming - What To Expect

By Jeremy Johnson on January 10, 2022 - 6:26PM

Tesla will report on their Q4, 2021 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Let's take a look at what we think Tesla will report and how it will impact the stock price.

Image of Tesla Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla media gallery

26 Months After 2019 Unveiling of the Tesla Cybertruck It Is "Indefinitely Delayed"

By John Goreham on January 10, 2022 - 4:49PM

Tesla's public Cybertruck event happened before the market disruption and during a different Presidency.

Tesla Quietly Improving Model 3 And Model Y Features During Q1-Q2 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on January 10, 2022 - 1:21PM

All new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y will start incorporating a series of improvements, most of which are not critically important but will be highly appreciated by customers. These changes have been communicated in an internal memorandum and have not been officially made public, but social media user Sawyer Merritt has shared them in an interesting Twitter thread.

Tesla Gets The Green Light To Begin Refreshed Model Y Production At Giga Texas

By Tinsae Aregay on January 9, 2022 - 5:38AM

According to Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Daniel Ives, Tesla has received final approval to begin refreshed Model Y production at Giga Texas. Production is expected to begin in the next 7 to 10 days.

Tesla Semi Driving on San Francisco Bridge

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2022 - 7:46PM

Tesla Leads The Way, While Chinese Brands Dominate Electric Car Market Worldwide

By Nicolas Caballero on January 8, 2022 - 5:16PM

China is the undisputed leader of the electric car industry, as it managed to monopolize more than half of the world production of battery electric vehicles, as well as a large percentage of sales of its brands; while Tesla leads the way in EV sales not only in the US, but also in Europe.

Tesla FSD Price Increased - Why It's a Bargain Still

By Jeremy Johnson on January 8, 2022 - 1:04PM

We've just received news that Elon Musk has increased the price of Tesla's FSD software from $10K to $12K. That's a two thousand dollar increase. Elon Musk said at one time that when FSD is ready and at level 5, it will be worth $100K. That makes todays prices look like a bargain.

Tesla Giga Berlin’s Battery Production Building Nears Completion

By Armen Hareyan on January 8, 2022 - 9:57AM

Apple Officially Adds Tesla To Its List Of ‘Secondary Peer Group Of Premier Companies’

By Tinsae Aregay on January 8, 2022 - 6:22AM

Over the years, as Tesla has moved out of the brink of bankruptcy to the most valuable automaker in the world, more and more companies are starting to notice the EV maker's value. And a recent addition to this group is Apple which has officially added Tesla to its select group of peer companies.

Tesla Producing Semis for PepsiCo With 4680 Batteries

By Jeremy Johnson on January 7, 2022 - 6:48PM

Tesla is producing Tesla Semis for PepsiCo and using 4680 batteries and this should be by the end of January, 2022. The Semis were built in Giga Nevada and will use the new 4680 battery cells. Pepsi is installing megachargers at their facility in California.

Tesla FSD Will Benefit The Disabled and Elderly

By Jeremy Johnson on January 7, 2022 - 6:27PM

Tesla FSD is one of the most ground breaking software and hardware technologies. There's a segment of the population that is really going to benefit from autonomous vehicles and that is people with disabilities and the elderly.

4 Million Tesla Electric Cars On the Road By End Of 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on January 7, 2022 - 3:37PM

Tesla Inc. and the electric car markets in general have had a really good year 2021 when it comes to actual sales numbers. However, by 2022 Tesla hopes to have much more significant figures in many different segments.

Angleton, Texas, To Have One Of The Biggest Tesla Energy Storage Projects In The World

By Nicolas Caballero on January 7, 2022 - 11:58AM

In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing 200 Mwh greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Tesla Stock Will Split Multiple Times This Decade

By Jeremy Johnson on January 6, 2022 - 6:42PM

From a recent video from Farzad Mesbahi, we've seen a good argument that Tesla stock will split multiple times this decade. Why will this happen? We'll answer that below now.

33 Brand New Tesla Model Y Vehicles Spotted At Gigafactory Berlin, While Waiting For Final Approval

By Nicolas Caballero on January 6, 2022 - 12:43PM

While some social media users argue that Tesla might have started pre-production with missing parts so it technically "is not a produced car, on paper", other suggest that they could make 500 prototypes a day on a temporary permit, while waiting for the "rubber stamping person-in-charge" to approve the main permit.

Lucid Motors and Tesla Are Different Markets: Here's Who Will Be The Winner

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2022 - 10:53AM

It's both adequate and funny how people are trying to compare Lucid Motors (LCID) with Tesla because they target different markets. There will be many more competing in Lucid and Tesla, but the winner will be characterized based on a different criteria. It can be Tesla, Lucid or another automotive rival.

Giga Berlin May Be Approved With Special Conditions

By Jeremy Johnson on January 5, 2022 - 8:38PM

The latest news in the saga of Giga Berlin being opened for production is that when Giga Berlin opens, there may be special conditions. We'll go over what these might be and see if it will cause problems for Tesla.

Nikola Drops $2 Billion Patent Suit Against Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on January 5, 2022 - 12:53PM

Nikola has agreed to drop the $2 billion patent infringement case against Tesla. The two companies agreed to withdraw the case against each other after Nikola's founder got indicted for securities fraud.

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