Tesla Model 3 production in Gigafactory 3 could ‘make a gazillion bucks:’ teardown expert

By Simon Alvarez Posted on January 7, 2019 Earlier today, Tesla’s Gigafactory in China, which is expected to produce the affordable versions of the Model 3 and the Model Y, held its groundbreaking event. During the ceremony, Elon Musk was optimistic, stating that Tesla would likely start producing the electric sedan in the facility sometime …

Tesla ends Q4 2018 with a flourish, passes 190k total Model 3 VIN registrations

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 31, 2018 Tesla started 2018 as an electric car maker struggling to ramp the production of its most ambitious vehicle. As Q4 2018 comes to a close, it is becoming apparent that Tesla is closing the year as a carmaker that can hold its own against the veterans of …

Tesla selects Oracle founder as new board member in “home run” appointment

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 28, 2018 Tesla shares (NASDAQ:TSLA) are up on Friday amidst the company’s appointment of Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Global Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen Wilson-Thompson as the newest members of its board of directors. Wall Street appears to have responded well to Tesla’s selection, …