Tesla dominates carmakers in battery capacity deployed, including state-backed rivals in China

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 17, 2019 Tesla might have left the first quarter of 2019 worse for wear due to delivery difficulties with the Model 3’s international ramp, but the carmaker still stands tall among its rivals in one key metric: battery deployment. In March alone, Tesla’s battery deployment completely left behind competitors, …

Tesla rolls out improved Model S/X battery thermal management software amid HK fire investigation

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 15, 2019 Tesla is rolling out a software update that improves the longevity of the Model S and Model X’s batteries by optimizing the thermal management system of the flagship sedan and SUV’s battery packs. The safety update is being rolled out to the Model S and X fleet …

The Tesla Effect is reaching critical mass, and it could put Big Oil on the defensive

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 12, 2019 Headed by vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, the electric car revolution is showing no signs of stopping. The auto landscape today is very different from what it was years ago. Before, only Tesla and a few automakers were pushing electric cars, and the Model S was …