By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 13, 2019 When Elon Musk announced that the next-generation Tesla Roadster would have a special trim called the “SpaceX Package,” many were skeptical. This was understandable, since the idea of using actual rocket tech from a SpaceX Falcon 9 in an all-electric supercar is crazy. Then again, we’re talking …
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Tesla Model S beats 70 years of motoring legends to win MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car of the Year award
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 10, 2019 After seven years in the market, multiple awards, and establishing itself as the undisputed king of premium electric sedans, the Tesla Model S has earned what could very well be its most impressive award to date. Just recently, the Model S, the first vehicle designed from the …
Tesla Gigafactory 3 assembly lines are taking form ahead of initial Model 3 production
By Simon Alvarez Posted on July 10, 2019 Looking at the rapid progress of Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, it is difficult to imagine that just a few months ago, the site was mocked for being just a muddy plot of land. Following the completion of the facility’s Phase 1 buildout, work is now underway to …