Tesla activates Powerwall 2 ‘Storm Watch’ in Australia ahead of cyclone’s arrival

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 21, 2018 As Cyclone Owen barreled towards north Queensland in Australia last week, Tesla decided to roll out the Powerwall 2’s “Storm Watch” feature, a function designed to help households prepare for possible power outages during severe weather disturbances. The update marked the first time that Tesla activated the …

Tesla and rival Nikola listed among most innovative and disruptive companies in freight

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 19, 2018 This year, the FreightWaves Research Institute conducted a study aimed at determining which companies are the most innovative and disruptive in the freight and logistics industry. From 500 companies, a panel of experts selected by the institute narrowed down the list to 25. These 25 companies represented …

Tesla Model 3 Performance targets BMW M3 with ultra-competitive pricing in China

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 18, 2018 Following an announcement from authorities about the upcoming suspension of extra tariffs placed on vehicles imported from the United States, Tesla has reduced the pricing of some Model S and Model X variants in China. The Model 3, which is expected to start deliveries next year, also …