Is Germany Finally Ready For Giga Berlin And Tesla

It took a while, but German authorities recently gave Tesla conditional environmental approval to start vehicle production at Gigafactory Berlin, clearing the way for German-made Model 3.s and Y.s to start hitting the Autobahns. The plant has already assembled around 2000 prototypes, while Tesla's official delivery celebration event is currently slated for March 22nd.Nothing is ever settled in a democracy, especially a paperwork-loving one. Tesla has received a 536-page conditional building permit, which contains 400 conditions that Tesla n . . . [More]

Is Germany Finally Ready For Giga Berlin And Tesla

It took a while, but German authorities recently gave Tesla conditional environmental approval to start vehicle production at Gigafactory Berlin, clearing the way for German-made Model 3.s and Y.s to start hitting the Autobahns. The plant has already assembled around 2000 prototypes, while Tesla's official delivery celebration event is currently slated for March 22nd.Nothing is ever settled in a democracy, especially a paperwork-loving one. Tesla has received a 536-page conditional building permit, which contains 400 conditions that Tesla n . . . [More]

Kelley Blue Book Says The Cost To Own A Tesla Is Way Less Than The Competition

Kelley Blue Book has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle market segment over a five year period.The electric sedan came out at the top in KBB’s 5-year Cost to Own Awards, which takes into account the total vehicle-related costs an owner will encounter during the first five years of owning a car.This includes things like insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, taxes and registration fees. The company even looks at depreciation, which it says is the biggest single item you'll pay over th . . . [More]

Kelley Blue Book Says The Cost To Own A Tesla Is Way Less Than The Competition

Kelley Blue Book has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle market segment over a five year period.The electric sedan came out at the top in KBB’s 5-year Cost to Own Awards, which takes into account the total vehicle-related costs an owner will encounter during the first five years of owning a car.This includes things like insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, taxes and registration fees. The company even looks at depreciation, which it says is the biggest single item you'll pay over th . . . [More]

2002: Giant of Kandahar

The year is 2002, the place, in the mountains near Kandahar, Afghanistan. A group of solder was attacked by a 12 to 13 foot tall giant. One soldier was killed as well as the giant. The giant’s corpse was transported to an unknown location by a military helicopter.In 2002, a group of soldiers went missing while on patrol in a remote mountain region of Kandahar, in the south of Afghanistan. And when they failed to make radio contact for some time, the military sent in a special ops unit to investigate, though the branch of the armed forces they . . . [More]

2002: Giant of Kandahar

The year is 2002, the place, in the mountains near Kandahar, Afghanistan. A group of solder was attacked by a 12 to 13 foot tall giant. One soldier was killed as well as the giant. The giant’s corpse was transported to an unknown location by a military helicopter.In 2002, a group of soldiers went missing while on patrol in a remote mountain region of Kandahar, in the south of Afghanistan. And when they failed to make radio contact for some time, the military sent in a special ops unit to investigate, though the branch of the armed forces they . . . [More]

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal explains decision to skip Miami Masters

Rafael Nadal speaks to the press after his 7-5, 6-3 victory over Daniel Evans in Indian Wells. “For my body, is not good to have quick transitions from different surfaces, no? Hard to clay. If I play Miami, I will not have time to rest and not time to make a swift transition to the […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal explains decision to skip Miami MastersRafael Nadal . . . [More]

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal explains decision to skip Miami Masters

Rafael Nadal speaks to the press after his 7-5, 6-3 victory over Daniel Evans in Indian Wells. “For my body, is not good to have quick transitions from different surfaces, no? Hard to clay. If I play Miami, I will not have time to rest and not time to make a swift transition to the […]Re Posted From: VIDEO: Rafael Nadal explains decision to skip Miami MastersRafael Nadal . . . [More]

Chinese Tesla Model Y Sales Quadrupled In February 2022

The Tesla Model Y becomes one of the hottest electric vehicles in China and currently is the crucial model for the brand, as the Model 3 volume significantly decreased.According to the China Passenger Car Association data, Tesla sold in China some 23,200 Made-in-China cars (up 27% year-over-year) and exported 33,315.An interesting thing is that most of Tesla's local sales in China happen to be the Model Y, which with 18,593 was up 302% year-over-year (although a year ago the Model Y was barely ramping up).The sales volume in February was high e . . . [More]

Chinese Tesla Model Y Sales Quadrupled In February 2022

The Tesla Model Y becomes one of the hottest electric vehicles in China and currently is the crucial model for the brand, as the Model 3 volume significantly decreased.According to the China Passenger Car Association data, Tesla sold in China some 23,200 Made-in-China cars (up 27% year-over-year) and exported 33,315.An interesting thing is that most of Tesla's local sales in China happen to be the Model Y, which with 18,593 was up 302% year-over-year (although a year ago the Model Y was barely ramping up).The sales volume in February was high e . . . [More]

Tesla Dominates Germany In February

Tesla sales in Germany are going strong, with the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover commanding a lead in the country’s electric vehicle segment. This is quite an impressive accomplishment for Tesla, especially considering that its local E.V. production facility, Gigafactory Berlin, is yet to commence operations.Monthly sales data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority for February 2022 revealed that Tesla saw 3690 Model 3 registrations last month, making it the most popular electric vehicle in Germany. Its stablemate, the Tesla Model Y . . . [More]

Tesla Dominates Germany In February

Tesla sales in Germany are going strong, with the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover commanding a lead in the country’s electric vehicle segment. This is quite an impressive accomplishment for Tesla, especially considering that its local E.V. production facility, Gigafactory Berlin, is yet to commence operations.Monthly sales data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority for February 2022 revealed that Tesla saw 3690 Model 3 registrations last month, making it the most popular electric vehicle in Germany. Its stablemate, the Tesla Model Y . . . [More]

Teslas Direct Sales Model Is a Major Advantage

Tesla's direct sales model is unique in the industry yet already has others following suit. This approach to sales is a strong competitive advantage, as it is often the deciding factor for consumers when making a purchase.A long time ago cars were sold by automakers to customers directly. But in 1898, this changed when William E. Metzger founded the first dealership in the United States. Direct sales by an automaker to consumers are now limited by most states in the U.S. through franchise laws that require new cars to be sold only by licensed a . . . [More]

Teslas Direct Sales Model Is a Major Advantage

Tesla's direct sales model is unique in the industry yet already has others following suit. This approach to sales is a strong competitive advantage, as it is often the deciding factor for consumers when making a purchase.A long time ago cars were sold by automakers to customers directly. But in 1898, this changed when William E. Metzger founded the first dealership in the United States. Direct sales by an automaker to consumers are now limited by most states in the U.S. through franchise laws that require new cars to be sold only by licensed a . . . [More]

Rafa Roundup: “Every single time we practice, Nadal kind of destroys me a little bit”

‘Amazing If He Can Keep This Up’ � Mats Wilander Stunned By Rafael Nadal Career Resurgence Ahead Of French Open | Eurosport “Now we are back to Rafael Nadal, the ageless clay court king. I mean, he is closer to 16 years old than he is 36 years old emotionally, and that is where he […]Re Posted From: Rafa Roundup: “Every single time we practice, Nadal kind of destroys me a little bit”Rafael Nadal . . . [More]

Rafa Roundup: “Every single time we practice, Nadal kind of destroys me a little bit”

‘Amazing If He Can Keep This Up’ � Mats Wilander Stunned By Rafael Nadal Career Resurgence Ahead Of French Open | Eurosport “Now we are back to Rafael Nadal, the ageless clay court king. I mean, he is closer to 16 years old than he is 36 years old emotionally, and that is where he […]Re Posted From: Rafa Roundup: “Every single time we practice, Nadal kind of destroys me a little bit”Rafael Nadal . . . [More]

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal sets new record with 400th ATP Masters 1000 win

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal became the first man to win 400 matches at the ATP Masters 1000 level, beating Daniel Evans 7-5, 6-3 on Monday in Indian Wells. He also improved to 56-10 in his career at Indian Wells, which makes this the third Masters 1000 event he has 56 or more wins […]Re Posted From: PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal sets new record with 400th ATP Masters 1000 winRafael Nadal . . . [More]

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal sets new record with 400th ATP Masters 1000 win

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal became the first man to win 400 matches at the ATP Masters 1000 level, beating Daniel Evans 7-5, 6-3 on Monday in Indian Wells. He also improved to 56-10 in his career at Indian Wells, which makes this the third Masters 1000 event he has 56 or more wins […]Re Posted From: PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal sets new record with 400th ATP Masters 1000 winRafael Nadal . . . [More]

New Tesla Model Y Version Added To EPA Site

An all-new Tesla Model Y version has been added to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.However, the addition brings more questions than answers.InsideEVs discovered the new Model Y is listed as AWD on the EPA site.However, it is not like the existing Long Range AWD on the site.Is this a new AWD version with the dual-motor powertrain but a different or smaller battery?It appears it might be? As per the EPA website, the new AWD version has a 279-mile (449km) range and a slightly better efficiency than the Long R . . . [More]

New Tesla Model Y Version Added To EPA Site

An all-new Tesla Model Y version has been added to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.However, the addition brings more questions than answers.InsideEVs discovered the new Model Y is listed as AWD on the EPA site.However, it is not like the existing Long Range AWD on the site.Is this a new AWD version with the dual-motor powertrain but a different or smaller battery?It appears it might be? As per the EPA website, the new AWD version has a 279-mile (449km) range and a slightly better efficiency than the Long R . . . [More]