Tesla leverages SpaceX welding technique in Model Y components

By Joey Klender Posted on April 22, 2020 A recent episode of Sandy Munro’s Tesla Model Y teardown series has revealed that the electric car company utilized friction stir welding (FSW) for the crossover’s thermal management system. The welding technique is commonly used among aerospace companies, like SpaceX, as a way to maintain the strength …

Tesla’s sure-footed Model Y approach is the crossover market’s ultimate Trojan Horse

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 19, 2020 The future of the crossover market may have already started changing–the auto industry has just not realized it yet. Signs of this shift could be found beneath the surface of the Tesla Model Y, a crossover that represents the years of experience in vehicle making that the …

Tesla Model Y vs Model S heated seats: Thermal imaging temperature test

By Joey Klender Posted on April 17, 2020 Tesla’s heated seats offer additional comfort for drivers and passengers in cold climates. While each of Tesla’s currently available models provides heated seats, some subtle changes appear to have been made in the company’s vehicles as they evolved over the years. Some of these changes can be …