Don’t expect Tesla to knock on your door to sell its solar roofs

Aug 7, 2017
Tesla has installed its first solar roofs on the homes of some of its company executives. Instead of large panels, these roofs use tiles that look virtually indistinguishable from regular roofs. Solar power that looks nice and protects your home? Sounds like an idea that could sell itself. At least, that’s what Tesla’s counting on.  […]

Ford can’t seem to catch a break

Jul 26, 2017
Ford shares have been on a steady slide for the past three years now. That’s quite a remarkable place for Ford to be, especially given the company continues to put out the F-150 pickup, the hottest selling truck in the world. Shareholders don’t seem very impressed by Ford’s plans to transition into a future powered […]

Volvo says the combustion engine is a thing of the past

Jul 5, 2017
Volvo will launch several electric models in the near future.
English film actor Roger Moore opening the door of his Volvo for Isabelle McMillan in a scene from the television series, "The Saint."
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The Tesla for the rest of us is here

Jul 3, 2017
The $35,000 Model 3 is on track for production this week.

Tesla skips prototype phase to get Model 3 to market faster

Apr 24, 2017
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is known for taking big risks. It’s a reputation that helped him raise billions of dollars for his various companies over the years. Musk’s latest gamble is a decision to fast-track the assembly-line strategy for the new Tesla Model 3 electric car. Typically, carmakers do a prototype buildout before going to […]

Tesla’s market capitalization is now greater than Ford’s

Apr 3, 2017
Some interesting news in the automotive space today: Tesla, the maker of high-end electric cars, has now surpassed Ford in terms of market capitalization (the total value of all outstanding shares). It seems investors are betting big that Elon Musk can meet growth targets ahead of the much-anticipated release of the Model 3 sedan later this […]

Tesla outgrows a sweet perk: no free charging for new Tesla buyers

Nov 8, 2016
New buyers will be capped at 1,000 miles of electricity a year.
A Tesla electric-powered sedan stands at a Tesla charging staiton at a highway reststop along the A7 highway near Rieden, Germany. 

 
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For public good, not for profit.

Tesla earnings fall short

Aug 3, 2016
Profits? Uhh, not so much.
 Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during an event to launch the new Tesla Model X Crossover SUV.
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Tesla's talking about buying its cousin, SolarCity

Jun 22, 2016
Elon Musk, a board member on both companies, called the move "a no-brainer."
Classic Elon Musk. 
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