The Model Y is the First Tesla Model to Use a Heat Pump

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to announce that Model Y will come with some special equipment, including a new heat pump.

Manish Kharinta2020-03-29 16:00 PT

Electric Automaker Tesla is Forced to Reduce its Workforce By 75% at its Fremont, California Factory

As the San Francisco Bay Area remains under a multi-county shelter-in-place order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, local businesses are being forced to temporarily close and keep their employees at home, including electric automaker Tesla. The company is idling around 7,500 employees at its Fremont, California factory.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-19 14:15 PT

Tesla Begins U.S. Deliveries of the Highly Anticipated Model Y

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has started deliveries of its fourth vehicle, the Model Y crossover, which might become the most popular vehicle Tesla has ever built.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-16 14:30 PT

Tesla Looking for a Factory for Cybertruck Production

Demand for the Cybertruck is off the charts, and with Tesla working on manufacturing its three core vehicles and introducing the Model Y, the electric automaker is looking for a new space to build its electric truck.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-03-14 06:00 PT

Tesla Reaches a Major Milestone, Builds its 1,000,000th Vehicle

​Electric automaker Tesla has reached a major milestone this week by building its one millionth vehicle. Tesla Chief Executive made the announcement in a Twitter post on Monday night.

FutureCar Staff 2020-03-10 15:50 PT

Tesla’s New Mega Battery Pack Could Boost Range to 400 Miles

Tesla already leads the entire industry when it comes to electric-vehicle range, but the electric automaker’s currently working on a 110-kWh battery pack that would bring even more range to its vehicles. 

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-29 06:00 PT

Tesla Model S Gets 17-Mile Bump in Range, Solidifies Spot as Longest-Range EV

Elon Musk recently promised that Tesla would sell an electric vehicle with a range of 400 miles and the automaker got closer than ever with the new Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-21 16:00 PT

Tesla is Planning to Use Cobalt-Free Batteries for its Electric Vehicles Built in China

Tesla is in talks with Chinese battery maker CATL to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries that contain no cobalt for vehicles built at the automaker’s Shanghai gigafactory. It would be the first time Tesla built a vehicle using LFP batteries instead of the typical lithium-ion type.

Eric Walz2020-02-18 09:00 PT

Apple Engineer Involved in Fatal Accident in 2018 Complained About Tesla’s Autopilot

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Boards released documents regarding the 2018 fatal incident involving a Tesla Model X that stated the Apple engineer who died in the accident complained about a possible malfunction with the SUV’s Autopilot system.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-16 07:00 PT

Industry Analysis: It’s Now or Never for U.S. Automakers General Motors & Ford to Catch Up to Tesla

As the shares of electric automaker Tesla soared since the beginning of the year, the company’s market capitalization surpassed both General Motors and Ford combined, which is an amazing accomplishment for the 17-year-old automaker. However, even before Tesla’s recent stock surge, it was still worth more than both GM and Ford individually, two legacy automaker’s with a 100-year head start on Tesla, leaving them struggling to catch up.

Eric Walz2020-02-15 07:00 PT

Electric Automaker Tesla to Raise $2 Billion by Issuing New Shares

​Electric automaker Tesla continues its rapid rise, becoming the most valuable U.S. automaker by a wide margin, after its stock price more than doubled since the start of the new year. Now the California company plans to raise another $2 billion by issuing new shares of stock.

FutureCar Staff 2020-02-13 10:30 PT

Tesla’s Market Value More Than Doubles Since the Start of 2020, Topping $170 Billion

On Tuesday, Tesla’s stock surged another 20%, reaching a record high of $960, more than double the company’s market value since the beginning of the year.

Eric Walz2020-02-04 11:05 PT

Tesla Overtakes Volkswagen as the World’s Second Most Valuable Automaker

With the company's stock at record highs, electric automaker Tesla has overtaken Volkswagen to become the world's second most valuable automaker with a market cap topping the $100 billion mark on Wednesday.

FutureCar Staff 2020-01-23 10:50 PT

Tesla Announces it Will Use Baidu Maps in its China-Made Vehicles

Tesla announced in a post on its official Chinese Weibo account that it will use Baidu’s mapping services for its vehicles in China. The company said that its map data service provider will be replaced by Baidu so Tesla owners can have a “better driving experience on the road.”

Eric Walz2020-01-21 14:30 PT

Tesla’s CEO Showcases How EVs Will Talk to Pedestrians

Tesla continues to push the envelope with its electric cars, as CEO Elon Musk claims that its vehicles will be able to talk to pedestrians – if that’s what the driver wants.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-18 06:00 PT

Tesla Plans to Open a Design Center in China, Sends Out a Recruitment Notice on Social Media

Electric automaker Tesla plans to open a design and research center in China to make what it called “Chinese-style” vehicles. The made the announcement in a recruitment notice on the Chinese social media platform WeChat, which is the equivalent of Twitter in China.

FutureCar Staff 2020-01-16 11:35 PT

Tesla’s Latest Stock Surge Raises its Market Value Higher Than Rivals GM & Ford Combined

Its been an amazing run for the electric automaker to close out the final quarter of 2019. Tesla’s stock more than doubled in the last three months alone. On Monday, shares of Tesla surged 9% to a record high, closing at $547.41, boosting Tesla's market cap to nearly $97 billion.

FutureCar Staff 2020-01-14 16:15 PT

NHTSA to Investigate Deadly Accident Involving Tesla Model S in California

An accident involving a Tesla Model S and a Honda Civic left two passengers dead took place on December 29 and will be investigated by the federal government.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-04 06:00 PT

Tesla Stock Hits A Record High as the Company Beats 2019 Delivery Targets

Electric automaker Tesla has experienced a big turnaround in the second half of 2019. The automaker’s stock has more than doubled over the last seven months, climbing from a 52 week low of $177 in May to a record high of $454 by year’s end, boosted by high demand for the mass-market Model 3 sedan.

Eric Walz2020-01-03 10:00 PT

Tesla to Deliver the First China-made Model 3s on Dec. 30

Less than twelve months after construction began, electric automaker Tesla will deliver the first Model 3 sedans built at the company’s new Shanghai gigafactory.

Eric Walz2019-12-27 09:30 PT