Teslas 100 Year battery design could flip the narrative on electric vehicles

An electric vehicle’s battery is the most important part of the car, affecting things like range, speed and overall functionality over time. Still, the subject of battery degradation over time remains a major problem with E.V.s, although Tesla’s battery research unit may have just come up with a century-long solution.Tesla’s Advanced Battery Research division partnered with Canada’s Dalhousie University on a new nickel-based battery that researchers say could have a 100-year lifespan, according to The Independent. The battery is expecte . . . [More]

Teslas 100 Year battery design could flip the narrative on electric vehicles

An electric vehicle’s battery is the most important part of the car, affecting things like range, speed and overall functionality over time. Still, the subject of battery degradation over time remains a major problem with E.V.s, although Tesla’s battery research unit may have just come up with a century-long solution.Tesla’s Advanced Battery Research division partnered with Canada’s Dalhousie University on a new nickel-based battery that researchers say could have a 100-year lifespan, according to The Independent. The battery is expecte . . . [More]

Mizuho analyst boosts Tesla price target to 1300 Dollars

After the Shanghai Municipal Government lifted all COVID-related lockdown restrictions, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh restated a Buy rating and set a $1300 per share Tesla price target.COVID-related restraints in the city of Shanghai impacted Tesla’s Q1 2022 production and delivery numbers. The lockdown also extended to the second quarter and, at last, ended earlier this month. That said, Giga Shanghai had started limited operations towards the end of April.After touring the Tesla's Fremont factory extensively, Rakesh determined that the auto . . . [More]

Mizuho analyst boosts Tesla price target to 1300 Dollars

After the Shanghai Municipal Government lifted all COVID-related lockdown restrictions, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh restated a Buy rating and set a $1300 per share Tesla price target.COVID-related restraints in the city of Shanghai impacted Tesla’s Q1 2022 production and delivery numbers. The lockdown also extended to the second quarter and, at last, ended earlier this month. That said, Giga Shanghai had started limited operations towards the end of April.After touring the Tesla's Fremont factory extensively, Rakesh determined that the auto . . . [More]

Tesla Insurance Launches in Nevada

Tesla Insurance continues to expand into new markets in the U.S. Now the manufacturer is starting to offer its services in Nevada. Thus, to date, Tesla Insurance has launched in nine U.S states.Tesla, which has already disrupted a number of fields, has also entered the insurance industry in order to provide its customers with the best rates. Due to the presence of a large number of technologies in Tesla cars, insurance companies have always demanded relatively high premiums for their services. This prompted the manufacturer to develop a new pro . . . [More]

Tesla Insurance Launches in Nevada

Tesla Insurance continues to expand into new markets in the U.S. Now the manufacturer is starting to offer its services in Nevada. Thus, to date, Tesla Insurance has launched in nine U.S states.Tesla, which has already disrupted a number of fields, has also entered the insurance industry in order to provide its customers with the best rates. Due to the presence of a large number of technologies in Tesla cars, insurance companies have always demanded relatively high premiums for their services. This prompted the manufacturer to develop a new pro . . . [More]

Tesla Semi spotted undergoing long range testing in California

The Tesla Semi has been spotted travelling along California highways undergoing some long range testing ahead of the highly-anticipated electric truck entering production next year.The first sighting was by Kyle, a member of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley Club who tells us he spotted the Semi travelling westbound along Interstate 580 on Tuesday morning between Tracy and Livermore. It was cruising in the travelling lane without a trailer attached.Later in the day the Semi was spotted again more than 50 miles away, this time travelling along El . . . [More]

Tesla Semi spotted undergoing long range testing in California

The Tesla Semi has been spotted travelling along California highways undergoing some long range testing ahead of the highly-anticipated electric truck entering production next year.The first sighting was by Kyle, a member of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley Club who tells us he spotted the Semi travelling westbound along Interstate 580 on Tuesday morning between Tracy and Livermore. It was cruising in the travelling lane without a trailer attached.Later in the day the Semi was spotted again more than 50 miles away, this time travelling along El . . . [More]

ARK Loads Up On Tesla Shares

Tesla bull ARK Invest added 2800 shares of the electric automaker’s stock on Monday morning, equating to a roughly $1.8 million investment. Tesla shares were up over 2 percent just after noon on Tuesday in New York, rebounding from a tough five-day stretch last week where shares dropped roughly 10 percent.ARK added the Tesla shares to its ARKQ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which is comprised of companies in Autonomous Technology and Robotics. The investment represents 0.1576 of the fund, and was joined by two other transactions in the ETF: the . . . [More]

ARK Loads Up On Tesla Shares

Tesla bull ARK Invest added 2800 shares of the electric automaker’s stock on Monday morning, equating to a roughly $1.8 million investment. Tesla shares were up over 2 percent just after noon on Tuesday in New York, rebounding from a tough five-day stretch last week where shares dropped roughly 10 percent.ARK added the Tesla shares to its ARKQ Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), which is comprised of companies in Autonomous Technology and Robotics. The investment represents 0.1576 of the fund, and was joined by two other transactions in the ETF: the . . . [More]

Elon Musk Warns Lucid and Rivian

Recently, TorqueNews reporter, Tinsae, wrote about Elon Musk sharing a warning with Lucid and Rivian. I'd like to share additional thoughts.From a recent video from Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, Elon Musk stated that unless something changes significantly with Lucid and Rivian, they will go bankrupt. They are headed for doom unless something changes. He hopes they are able to do something and that they need to cut their costs dramatically.Rivian as a company, had a proposed $80 billion for its IPO. Since then, its stock is down almost 80%. On . . . [More]

Elon Musk Warns Lucid and Rivian

Recently, TorqueNews reporter, Tinsae, wrote about Elon Musk sharing a warning with Lucid and Rivian. I'd like to share additional thoughts.From a recent video from Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley, Elon Musk stated that unless something changes significantly with Lucid and Rivian, they will go bankrupt. They are headed for doom unless something changes. He hopes they are able to do something and that they need to cut their costs dramatically.Rivian as a company, had a proposed $80 billion for its IPO. Since then, its stock is down almost 80%. On . . . [More]

1954: Helicopter Pilot Has Close Encounter with UFO

The year was 1954. The place, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. A helicopter pilot had a close encounter with a UFO.Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Another CIRVIS report that was sent to the NSA Director is the following, headed Emergency and dated 12 August 1954, from the Flight Service Center, Maxwell AFB, Alabama . . . [More]

1954: Helicopter Pilot Has Close Encounter with UFO

The year was 1954. The place, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. A helicopter pilot had a close encounter with a UFO.Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Another CIRVIS report that was sent to the NSA Director is the following, headed Emergency and dated 12 August 1954, from the Flight Service Center, Maxwell AFB, Alabama . . . [More]

Tesla FSD Beta Version 11 slated for wide release by Summer 2022

Elon Musk estimated that Tesla FSD Beta version 11 would be ready for wide release by the summer of 2022. Currently, Beta testers are waiting for the release of FSD Beta 10.13.A Tesla YouTuber, @DrKnowItAll, asked Elon Musk when FSD Beta version 11 would be rolling out to testers. He noted that FSD Beta’s old highway stack already performed well, and Tesla set a high bar for itself to improve the current iteration.I’m driving an alpha version of FSD on highway, and it’s not quite ready, replied Elon Musk. Probably ready for wide releas . . . [More]

Tesla FSD Beta Version 11 slated for wide release by Summer 2022

Elon Musk estimated that Tesla FSD Beta version 11 would be ready for wide release by the summer of 2022. Currently, Beta testers are waiting for the release of FSD Beta 10.13.A Tesla YouTuber, @DrKnowItAll, asked Elon Musk when FSD Beta version 11 would be rolling out to testers. He noted that FSD Beta’s old highway stack already performed well, and Tesla set a high bar for itself to improve the current iteration.I’m driving an alpha version of FSD on highway, and it’s not quite ready, replied Elon Musk. Probably ready for wide releas . . . [More]

Tesla Insurance Expanding to Maryland

The Maryland Insurance Administration told Teslarati that the Balboa Insurance Company changed its name to Tesla Insurance earlier this year, hinting at the service’s arrival in Maryland.Documents from the Maryland Insurance Administration reveal that the primary address for Tesla Insurance in the M.D is Fremont, CA 94538, and its main website is the E.V manufacturer’s main page. Tesla Insurance in Maryland deals with insurance related to casualty, health, marine, wet marine and transportation, property and marine, surety, and vehicle liabi . . . [More]

Tesla Insurance Expanding to Maryland

The Maryland Insurance Administration told Teslarati that the Balboa Insurance Company changed its name to Tesla Insurance earlier this year, hinting at the service’s arrival in Maryland.Documents from the Maryland Insurance Administration reveal that the primary address for Tesla Insurance in the M.D is Fremont, CA 94538, and its main website is the E.V manufacturer’s main page. Tesla Insurance in Maryland deals with insurance related to casualty, health, marine, wet marine and transportation, property and marine, surety, and vehicle liabi . . . [More]

Tesla Shares to Rise Again in Q3

Tesla received another very optimistic forecast, this time from Morgan Stanley. The firm believes that the value of the manufacturer's shares will start recovering in Q3 2022, as Tesla will be able to catch up, as its history of development shows.Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas sees a significant improvement for Tesla going forward. His view remains positive even as other analysts have lowered their price targets for TSLA shares. Jonas sees growth in the company's future once it survives the current quarter, he wrote in a note to clients. As . . . [More]

Tesla Shares to Rise Again in Q3

Tesla received another very optimistic forecast, this time from Morgan Stanley. The firm believes that the value of the manufacturer's shares will start recovering in Q3 2022, as Tesla will be able to catch up, as its history of development shows.Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas sees a significant improvement for Tesla going forward. His view remains positive even as other analysts have lowered their price targets for TSLA shares. Jonas sees growth in the company's future once it survives the current quarter, he wrote in a note to clients. As . . . [More]