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Will cheaper gas slow Tesla's surge?

Green Car Reports

One good reason to buy an electric car is to save money on fuel, so will low gas prices slow down Tesla sales? In a recent Barron's article, two Wall Street analysts said they believe electric-car adoption is now largely decoupled from gas prices. While some customers may be turned away by cheap gas, "the overall.

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All-Season Tires For The Tesla Model 3 To Keep Things Simple — Turned Out To Be Safe & Cheap

CleanTechnica EVs

Back in November 2019, I wrote about my choice to replace the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 originally fittet on my Tesla Model 3 with all-season Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres (I recommend reading that article to learn more about my choice of tyre size etc.). After 30 months and 85,000 km (53,000 miles), these tires were ripe […].

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Tesla flooded with new invitations from Mexican States vying to host automaker

Teslarati

Tesla has reportedly received overwhelming invitations from Mexican officials to bring the anticipated new assembly location to their State. Just last week, it seemed like Tesla had finally narrowed down the location where it would be building its newest facility in Mexico. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla building permits reveal unannounced ‘Lithium Lab’

Teslarati

Tesla has applied for a set of building permits regarding a previously unannounced “Lithium Lab,” which is likely an upcoming R&D facility. It’s no secret that Tesla has been diving head first into developing more dependable lithium supplies, even going as far as opening its own lithium refinery in Southern Texas.

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Does The Chevy Bolt Have “Huge Sales” Now?

CleanTechnica EVs

CNN Business recently published an article titled “The Chevy Bolt’s huge sales prove America is craving a cheap electric car.” ” It caught my attention since I track auto sales, and especially electric vehicle sales, very closely.

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Tesla is redefining the “Made in China” moniker with Giga Shanghai: report

Teslarati

The narrative surrounding Tesla appears to have shifted for the better in China, with Xinhua News Agency , the official state-run press agency of the People’s Republic of China, recently posting a glowing analysis of the EV maker’s effect on the country’s auto sector.

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Tips: Tesla Model 3 Paint Issues & How to Fix Them

Clean Fleet Report

This article may contain affiliate links. It seems everyone wants a Tesla Model 3 these days, and it makes sense why. Of course, not everything about the Tesla Model 3 is sunshine and double rainbows. A more useful solution for many, however, is to invest in good preventive care, like Tesla ceramic coating.

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