Tesla’s Model 3 safety claims and the NHTSA’s scrutiny: A look at an old (revived) story

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 7, 2019 Multiple reports have recently emerged about the US National Highway Traffic Administration scrutinizing Tesla and the company’s claims that the Model 3 has the lowest probability of injury among vehicles tested by the agency. It should be noted that the NHTSA’s scrutiny, which involved a cease-and-desist letter …

China formally adds Tesla Gigafactory 3 area to Shanghai’s Free-Trade Zone

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 6, 2019 The Chinese government has stated that it is formally expanding Shanghai’s Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) to include the Lingang area, which hosts the site of Tesla’s Gigafactory 3. The update comes amidst a set of new tax incentives and import duty exemptions, which are being rolled out amid …

Tesla at a tipping point: How a focus on safety and features is building a formidable car brand

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 5, 2019 Last week, JD Power revealed the results of a study about the public’s perception of electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies. The results of the survey were not that encouraging, with 68% of the respondents stating that they had zero experience with electric cars. The majority of …