Tesla Gigafactory 3 reportedly on track for initial activation by end of September

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 22, 2019 Tesla Global Vice President Grace Tao recently noted in an interview that Gigafactory 3 is mostly complete, and that deliveries of vehicles produced in the facility are set to begin by the end of this year. Recent reports have now emerged suggesting that the massive Shanghai-based electric …

Moody’s upgrades Tesla (TSLA) to ‘Stable’ over Model 3 efficiencies, adequate liquidity

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 21, 2019 Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) recently received a positive report and upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service, which changed its outlook towards the electric car maker from “Negative” to “Stable.” In its report, Moody’s affirmed Tesla’s ratings, including the company’s B3 Corporate Family Rating (CFR) and Caa1 senior unsecured ratings. Tesla’s …

‘Tesla Killers’ are struggling to live up to their names

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on August 19, 2019 Given the struggles faced by most new electric vehicle (EV) releases over the last few years, it may be time to put away the phrase ‘Tesla Killer’ in favor of a more realistic label like ‘Tesla Kind-of Competitor.’ With brands like Faraday Future and Fisker Inc. …