Tesla Giga Berlin in stunning 3D render is a sneak peek of Elon Musk’s grand plans in Germany

Randell Suba

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Posted on March 8, 2020

A new Tesla Giga Berlin rendering overlayed on a satellite 3D view of the Grunheide property provides a strong digital representation of Elon Musk’s massive electric vehicle factory to come.

Emil Senkel, hailed by German local publications as one of the most active Tesla fans and enthusiasts in the region, created a 3D Giga Berlin map that shows the factory with a solar roof, areas of the property that has been cleared of trees, employee parking, and railyard. The railroad and nearby roads are also accurately represented on the digital map.

Senkel rendered to life Tesla’s activities in Brandenburg as it prepares to hold a Giga Berlin groundbreaking ceremony later this month where CEO Elon Musk has confirmed his attendance. The maps are consistent with the latest reports showing more heavy machines and activities on the build site.

Tesla Giga Berlin rendering (Source: Emil Senkel | Twitter)

Tesla Giga Berlin rendering (Source: Emil Senkel | Twitter)

Tesla Giga Berlin rendering (Source: Emil Senkel | Twitter)

Tesla Giga Berlin rendering (Source: Emil Senkel | Twitter)

Another Tesla fan @DerCaspar reported via Twitter that there are around 19 excavators, 6 forwarders, 1 crane, several other heavy machines, and trucks in the Grunheide property. The activities are reminiscent of what happened when Tesla built Giga Shanghai, its car factory in China that was completed and operational in just 10 months.

Tesla completed the clearing of 93 hectares (229 acres), roughly a third of the total 300-hectare (741 acres) site, of land on Feb. 29 and has also ramped the installation of electric cables that will supply power to the construction site and later on to the factory itself.

Tesla is doing the current construction preparations and taking its own risks while waiting for permits from the government. The complaint period for the project recently ended and a public hearing will be conducted on March 18, after which the building permits will be discussed at the Ministry of Economics.

So far, lawmakers have seen how Tesla wants to conduct business in Germany — quick but doing everything within the bounds of the law and respecting nature. The Brandenburg Social Democratic Party chairman Erik Stohn said last week that they want to bring the Tesla Effect across the country.

“We want to take the Turbo Tesla pace across the country,” said Stohn, alluding to the speed seen during the build of Giga Shanghai in China.

Tesla aims to turn the switch of Giga Berlin on by July 2021 and begin the production of the Model Y electric crossover. It plans to produce 10,000 units per week, an aggressive goal that can potentially have the Model Y redefining what “Elon Time” is all about.

Check out this new 4K drone footage by Tesla Kid Grunheide which shows the expanse of the Tesla property and the activities going on to prepare the land for construction.

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Tesla Model 3 infotainment design validated in Koenigsegg Gemera hypercar

Simon Alvarez

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Posted on March 7, 2020

There are a lot of noteworthy things about the Koenigsegg Gemera, one of the craziest vehicles to come out of the Sweden-based high-performance car manufacturer. It’s insanely quick, it produces 1700 hp, it seats four, it even has anchor points for child seats. The most exciting feature about the Gemera, however, is its infotainment system, which is inspired by the Tesla Model 3.

When the Tesla Model 3 was initially unveiled, its interior immediately caught the ire of many critics. Tesla bears promptly called out the electric car maker for rolling out such an impractical and “dangerous” infotainment design. Even Consumer Reports complained about the Model 3’s touchscreen and how simple tasks such as adjusting side mirrors depended on it.

(Credit: Koenigsegg Automotive AB)

Yet, inasmuch as the Model 3’s infotainment system was heavily criticized, it was also met with much acclaim from owners who purchased the car. Some noted that it only took a short period of time before they got used to the 15” display, while others stated that the touch-based controls were actually pretty innovative.

Koenigsegg Automotive AB founder Christian von Koenigsegg appears to be part of the latter group. Koenigsegg is a staunch supporter of electric vehicles, and he has spoken positively about companies such as Tesla in the past. In fact, the man behind hypercar monsters such as the One:1 and the Regera recently revealed that his daily driver is a Tesla Model 3. When asked why during an interview with Road and Track, Koenigsegg simple stated that the Model 3 is “the best contemporary ‘normal’ daily driver around” today.

Koenigsegg Gemera

Considering that he drives a Model 3 and he is actually fond of the vehicle, it seems safe to infer that Christian von Koenigsegg must have spent a considerable amount of time interacting with his electric car’s infotainment display. And based on the Gemera’s own infotainment system, Koenigsegg appears to have recognized the advantages of Tesla’s approach on the Model 3.

Similar to Koenigsegg’s other creations, the Gemera is a work of art. The vehicle weighs roughly the same as a Model 3 Performance, but it has about three times the power from its electric motors and its small 3-cylinder engine. It’s insanely quick as well, sprinting from 0-60 mph in 1.7 seconds. That’s faster than the base Tesla Roadster and the Rimac C-_Two. If Koenigsegg’s previous creations are any indication, the Gemera will probably only be produced in very limited quantities, and it will likely fetch a price that’s worth several next-gen Roadsters combined.

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Tesla Model Y goes up for grabs in new climate action raffle

Simon Alvarez

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Posted on March 6, 2020

There is something extra special about being one of the first owners of a vehicle that has the potential to change the auto industry as we know it. The Tesla Model Y is such a vehicle, and you can be one of the first owners of this all-electric crossover thanks to an initiative by a leading voice in the ongoing and escalating fight against climate change.

The CCAN Action Fund is a nonprofit created to inspire climate-friendly changes in public policy at the local, state, and national levels to directly address the ever-prevalent threat of global warming. The group’s activities span several programs, from voter education, lobbying, and direct participation in the electoral process.

Among the issues that concern the nonprofit is the electrification of the transportation sector. Cars, trucks, and other forms of transport account for almost 30% of the United States’ climate pollution. Thus, electric vehicles like Teslas, which only get cleaner over time, contribute to lowering the overall emissions of the transportation sector. For the CCNA Action Fund, it only makes sense to hold a fundraising raffle and give away one of the most highly-anticipated all-electric cars today: the Tesla Model Y.

Support climate change and enter in a chance to win a Tesla Model Y via CCAN Action Fund, the advocacy arm of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network

Following last year’s fundraising success, helped by the Tesla community’s efforts to raffle off a new Tesla Model 3, the CCAN Action Fund is back this year looking to raise another round in its fight against climate change.

In partnership with Teslarati, CCAN supporters have a chance to take home a rare Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD! Winners of the raffle will have the option to customize their Model Y according to their preference, with the nonprofit allotting its prize money for the purchase of a Dual Motor AWD vehicle with 19″ Gemini Wheels, all-black interior, and blue, silver, black, or white paint. CCAN will also cover the federal tax payments associated with the prize.

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The Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD is expected to be one of the most important electric cars that will be released in recent years. Priced aggressively like its Model 3 sedan sibling and equipped with bleeding-edge tech and a range of 315 miles per charge, the Model Y has the potential to disrupt the crossover industry, which just happens to be one of the market’s fastest-growing segments today. Based on sightings from the Tesla community, Model Y deliveries are likely to start very soon.

Tickets for the CCAN Action Fund’s Tesla Model Y raffle are worth $100 each, and only 3,000 will be allocated before being sold out. Because this is a fundraising effort for climate action, the Tesla Model Y will be raffled off regardless of the number of tickets sold, making the odds of winning anywhere from an incredible 1 in hundreds chance of winning to an amazing 1 in 3000 chance.  

The Tesla Model Y drawing will be held on May 1, 2020 at 4:54 EST, regardless of the number of tickets that are purchased.

Interested participants in the CCAN Action Fund’s Tesla Model Y raffle could click here.

Some of our teammates have been friends with members of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network over the past few years. In support of their cause and through a sponsorship with their climate action fund, Teslarati has been helping our friends raise much-needed funds that will help their mission to institute climate policies with local governments. 

Please consider helping. Entering in a raffle with amazing odds to take home a Tesla Model Y doesn’t hurt either ?

Tesla Model Y goes up for grabs in new climate action raffle

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