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Tesla Sells Customer an Undrivable Model Y Due to ICE Failure
Tesla Sells Customer an Undrivable Model Y Due to ICE Failure

25 Mar 2022, 08:13 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / A Tesla customer tried to get help from Elon Musk replying to one of his jokes on Twitter: the only screen in his car failed to work two days after delivery

 
Tesla Model Y Joins Hertz’s EV Rental Fleet Offering Room for 7 and 330-Mile Range
Tesla Model Y Joins Hertz’s EV Rental Fleet Offering Room for 7 and 330-Mile Range

24 Mar 2022, 09:29 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / While identical to the Model 3 in most ways, the Tesla Model Y offers more practicality for passengers and luggage, as expected from a crossover

 
Mysterious Tesla Model Y AWD Appears in EPA List, Could Be the LFP Battery Variant
Mysterious Tesla Model Y AWD Appears in EPA List, Could Be the LFP Battery Variant

15 Mar 2022, 09:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new version of the Tesla Model Y AWD appeared on the EPA list, showing a diminished range at similar consumption rates to the existing AWD Long Range variant

 
Tesla OTA Update to Fix Heat Pump Issues (Predictably) Didn't Work
Tesla OTA Update to Fix Heat Pump Issues (Predictably) Didn't Work

8 Mar 2022, 16:36 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / New cases keep popping up, and even physical repairs are not managing to put the heating in affected Teslas back to work

 
The 2022 Ioniq 5 Could Be the Best Tesla Alternative in the EV SUV Market
The 2022 Ioniq 5 Could Be the Best Tesla Alternative in the EV SUV Market

7 Mar 2022, 08:30 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the funkiest-looking SUV EVs in its segment, combining a stylish futuristic design and top-end tech features to match

 
Tesla Is Dangerously Messing Up With Tire Assembly
Tesla Is Dangerously Messing Up With Tire Assembly

4 Mar 2022, 00:53 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / A Tesla Model X Plaid buyer discovered at delivery that his car had summer Michelin tires on the front axle and Continental all-season in the back.

 
Another Tesla Is Delivered Without Brake Pads – a Model Y Performance in Canada
Another Tesla Is Delivered Without Brake Pads – a Model Y Performance in Canada

27 Feb 2022, 21:54 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / What could be causing Tesla to miss essential components in its Performance derivates? The second case suggests more units could have the issue

 
A New Patent Shows How the Mega Castings in the Tesla Model Y Protect You in an Accident
A New Patent Shows How the Mega Castings in the Tesla Model Y Protect You in an Accident

21 Feb 2022, 15:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The mega castings that Tesla uses in the refreshed Model Y built at Giga Berlin feature a new type of crumple zone, according to a recently published patent

 
Tesla Celebrates One Millionth 4680 Cell - Where Are They?
Tesla Celebrates One Millionth 4680 Cell - Where Are They?

20 Feb 2022, 18:16 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The new cell is not only a possible advantage over the 2170 battery the company already uses: it is the foundation for Tesla’s future products and factories.

 
Tesla Heat Pump Recall Reaches China: 26,047 Model 3 and Model Y Involved
Tesla Heat Pump Recall Reaches China: 26,047 Model 3 and Model Y Involved

18 Feb 2022, 13:08 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The remedy is the same one the company proposed in the U.S.: an OTA update. The reason for the recall is also the windshield defrosting system

 
NHTSA Opens Preliminary Evaluation of Phantom Braking in 416,000 Tesla Vehicles
NHTSA Opens Preliminary Evaluation of Phantom Braking in 416,000 Tesla Vehicles

17 Feb 2022, 12:50 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Those are only the ones sold in the U.S. that could present the issue, but we have heard about them in other countries as well

 
Tesla Model Y Crossovers Leave Giga Texas on Car Carriers, Factory Close to Completion
Tesla Model Y Crossovers Leave Giga Texas on Car Carriers, Factory Close to Completion

16 Feb 2022, 17:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The progress at Giga Texas in Austin becomes evident as the first Model Y cars started to leave the factory on car carriers

 
Tesla Recalls 580,000 Vehicles Due to Obscured Pedestrian Warning Sound
Tesla Recalls 580,000 Vehicles Due to Obscured Pedestrian Warning Sound

10 Feb 2022, 13:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Once again, a technological fallacy hampers down Tesla's appeal. More specifically, the PWS can be defeated by the Boombox while driving

 
ICE Jeep Gladiator Embarrasses Itself on an Icy Incline in Front of a Tesla Model Y
ICE Jeep Gladiator Embarrasses Itself on an Icy Incline in Front of a Tesla Model Y

8 Feb 2022, 17:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Having an off-road pedigree does not guarantee the best performance on a slippery driveway covered in ice, as shown by this Jeep Gladiator's ballet on ice

 
Tesla Vehicles Made in China Also Present Paint Problems
Tesla Vehicles Made in China Also Present Paint Problems

4 Feb 2022, 18:57 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Previously noticed only with cars made in Fremont, there are now some quality problems involving Chinese Teslas exported to Europe

 
Tesla Seat Belt Chime Defect Affects 817,143 Vehicles Only in the U.S.
Tesla Seat Belt Chime Defect Affects 817,143 Vehicles Only in the U.S.

3 Feb 2022, 13:39 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / That’s the second recall Tesla has to perform this week, and it affects all vehicles equipped with the ICE infotainment computer

 
Tesla Model Y Production Started at Gigafactory Texas With Structural Batteries and All
Tesla Model Y Production Started at Gigafactory Texas With Structural Batteries and All

27 Jan 2022, 13:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla confirmed Gigafactory Texas is online and churning out Model Y crossovers with enough changes onboard to need a new type certification

 
Tesla's Latest Demo Video Will Have You Seeing Red, It Is Not That Bad, Though
Tesla's Latest Demo Video Will Have You Seeing Red, It Is Not That Bad, Though

26 Jan 2022, 17:28 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The latest promotional video from Tesla shows a comparison with a different vehicle, which is unusual for Tesla. It is about the capabilities of its HVAC system

 
Tesla Will Kick Off Model Y Performance Production at Giga Berlin in March
Tesla Will Kick Off Model Y Performance Production at Giga Berlin in March

25 Jan 2022, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / An internal email reveals Tesla will kick off Giga Berlin production in March, starting with Model Y Performance. The info is backed by the Tesla configurator

 
Panasonic Will Only Produce 4680 Cells for Tesla by 2023
Panasonic Will Only Produce 4680 Cells for Tesla by 2023

24 Jan 2022, 19:10 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Kazuo Tadanobu also suggested what is holding back the new batteries: manufacturing techniques that are yet to be developed