Tesla is charming Chinese customers with the Model 3’s excellent efficiency

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 9, 2019 Tesla Model 3 owners in China are taking to local social media platforms to express their appreciation of their electric cars. While China is already saturated with electric vehicles from local manufacturers, customers are noticing that Teslas are a cut above the average EV not only in …

Tesla (TSLA) completes $2.7B funding round as BMW pledges more EV competition

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 8, 2019 Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced on Wednesday that it had closed its $2.7 billion offering of stock and convertible notes. The electric car maker also noted that it had oversubscribed its funding round, giving the company ample cash as it ramps up Model 3 production and prepares for other …

Tesla Gigafactory 3 is what happens when Elon Musk’s vision is taken seriously

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 7, 2019 To say that the buildout of Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China is fast is a gross understatement. Within a few months, Tesla’s 864,885-square meter lot in Shanghai’s Lingang Industrial Area has been transformed from a large, muddy field into a site where a massive electric car factory …