Just as Tesla prompted consumers and manufacturers to adopt electric vehicles, the company could have taken a significant step toward the uptake of 48-volt architecture among other manufacturers. By sharing details of the Cybertruck’s 48-volt electrical architecture with the automotive industry, Tesla aims to accelerate the transition to a system that offers simplified wiring, cost … Continue reading Could Tesla’s wild Cybertruck accelerate 48V standardisation?
Tesla has launched and handed over its first Class 8 battery-electric Semi truck to PepsiCo at its Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada, five years after the first prototype was unveiled with a claimed range of 800km. An initial low production run of 100 Semis is planned for 2023 and although no price has been announced – … Continue reading Pepsico takes delivery of first Tesla Semi truck
A sharp increase in sales of electric vehicles has uncovered a foggy phenomenon during the Northern Hemisphere winter that caused enough ‘no smoke without fire’ concern to result in reports of fires to emergency services. However, the clouds emitted by Teslas while rapid charging have been identified as condensation from the thermal management system rather … Continue reading Tesla fog mystery solved
Tesla is set to introduce a new large “tabless” battery cell that is said to offer significant improvements in efficiency, capacity and ease of production. Its new cell technology, which was previewed at the Tesla Battery Day event in September, will enable a greater vehicle range, easier production and reduced costs – all factors that … Continue reading Tesla’s innovative ‘tabless’ cell design reduces complexity and increases performance
Tesla is known for producing desirable electric luxury cars, and now home energy storage systems using its battery technology, but it caught VASA’s attention when unveiling the new Model X SUV because ts cabin filter has a ‘bioweapon defence mode’. Enigmatic Tesla founder Elon Musk spent some time talking about cabin air filtration during his … Continue reading Tesla Model X has the best cabin filter you’ve ever seen
