Tesla enlists former Formula One champion as Model S driver for Nürburgring run

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 8, 2019 Tesla’s upcoming Nürburgring run with the Model S just became even more interesting. Not long after CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla will be taking its flagship sedan to the iconic German track, former Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg volunteered to be the electric car maker’s …

Tesla’s patent for a stealthy, electromagnetic wiper is perfect for the new Roadster

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 6, 2019 A recently published patent application from Tesla has revealed that the electric car maker is designing a stealthy, unconventional windshield wiper system that seems particularly tailor-fit for the company’s upcoming halo car: the next-generation Roadster. Apart from looking the part of a futuristic wiper assembly for a …

Tesla patent points to battery cell improvements with clever deformation detection process

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 3, 2019 A recent patent published late August has revealed that Tesla is working on a monitoring system and apparatus that will allow the electric car maker to detect deformations in battery cells in a more effective manner.  Tesla’s patent application, titled “Apparatus and Method for Detection of Deformation …