How Elon Musk outsmarted the auto industry

Nearly all automakers suffered a massive blow in 2021. Except one. According to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla has emerged as one of the auto industry’s biggest winners in a year plagued by semiconductor shortages and snarled global supply chains. It owes that success in some measure to its Silicon Valley roots. Tesla has been able to keep production lines running in part by leaning on in-house software engineering expertise that has made it more adept than many rival auto makers at adjusting to a global shortfall of semiconductors, accor . . . [More]

How Elon Musk outsmarted the auto industry

Nearly all automakers suffered a massive blow in 2021. Except one. According to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla has emerged as one of the auto industry’s biggest winners in a year plagued by semiconductor shortages and snarled global supply chains. It owes that success in some measure to its Silicon Valley roots. Tesla has been able to keep production lines running in part by leaning on in-house software engineering expertise that has made it more adept than many rival auto makers at adjusting to a global shortfall of semiconductors, accor . . . [More]

Right Hand Drive Tesla Model Y Spotted In The United Kingdom

The Tesla Model Y has already been spreading across Europe for several months, thanks to import from Tesla's plant in China, but not yet in the United Kingdom, which, unlike the rest of the continent, uses right hand drive cars. According to the latest reports via Drive Tesla, the right hand drive Tesla Model Y has finally arrived and the first customers received info to prepare for test drives and deliveries.Source: Summarized from Mark Kane at insideevs.My Take: The other car companies in the United Kingdom had better watch out, Tesla is comi . . . [More]

Right Hand Drive Tesla Model Y Spotted In The United Kingdom

The Tesla Model Y has already been spreading across Europe for several months, thanks to import from Tesla's plant in China, but not yet in the United Kingdom, which, unlike the rest of the continent, uses right hand drive cars. According to the latest reports via Drive Tesla, the right hand drive Tesla Model Y has finally arrived and the first customers received info to prepare for test drives and deliveries.Source: Summarized from Mark Kane at insideevs.My Take: The other car companies in the United Kingdom had better watch out, Tesla is comi . . . [More]

Tesla Giga Texas Could Start Model Y Production in 7 Days

Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Dan Ives recently posted a rather interesting estimate for Tesla's Gigafactory Texas project. According to the Wall Street veteran, Giga Texas may very well be capable of starting Model Y production over the next 7 to 10 days. If Wedbush's estimate proves accurate, Tesla could see some serious momentum this Q.1. 2022. Based on our analysis of Giga Austin, it appears paperwork is now clearing the way for Model Y production starting over the next 7 to 10 days. We believe the stamping machines fo . . . [More]

Tesla Giga Texas Could Start Model Y Production in 7 Days

Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Dan Ives recently posted a rather interesting estimate for Tesla's Gigafactory Texas project. According to the Wall Street veteran, Giga Texas may very well be capable of starting Model Y production over the next 7 to 10 days. If Wedbush's estimate proves accurate, Tesla could see some serious momentum this Q.1. 2022. Based on our analysis of Giga Austin, it appears paperwork is now clearing the way for Model Y production starting over the next 7 to 10 days. We believe the stamping machines fo . . . [More]

Mine Bitcoin With Your Tesla

A Tesla Model 3 has been converted into a partial cryptocurrency mining rig by owner Siraj Raval, who makes at least $800 a month through the system; enough to pay for his Tesla and then some. Using free Bitcoin mining software, along with a Mac Mini and the Tesla's 12 volt cigarette lighter, Raval has turned his all electric car into a self sufficient revenue generating machine. Raval is far from the only owner to use his all electric Tesla to mine some of the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market. Alejandro de la Torre, another crypto . . . [More]

Mine Bitcoin With Your Tesla

A Tesla Model 3 has been converted into a partial cryptocurrency mining rig by owner Siraj Raval, who makes at least $800 a month through the system; enough to pay for his Tesla and then some. Using free Bitcoin mining software, along with a Mac Mini and the Tesla's 12 volt cigarette lighter, Raval has turned his all electric car into a self sufficient revenue generating machine. Raval is far from the only owner to use his all electric Tesla to mine some of the most valuable cryptocurrencies on the market. Alejandro de la Torre, another crypto . . . [More]

Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network

How reliable is Adsterra? What are the USP’s of Adsterra? We will try to find an answer to all these questions in this overview of Adsterra. We reached out to the Adsterra team, and asked them questions which many of you might have. These answers would help you learn everything about Adsterra, and depending upon … Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network Read More » Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network is a post from ShoutMeLoud - Shouters Who Inspires Re Posted From: Adsterra Overview: G . . . [More]

Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network

How reliable is Adsterra? What are the USP’s of Adsterra? We will try to find an answer to all these questions in this overview of Adsterra. We reached out to the Adsterra team, and asked them questions which many of you might have. These answers would help you learn everything about Adsterra, and depending upon … Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network Read More » Adsterra Overview: Global advertising and CPA affiliate network is a post from ShoutMeLoud - Shouters Who Inspires Re Posted From: Adsterra Overview: G . . . [More]

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a federally backed health insurance program for those 65 and older, younger persons with disabilities, and patients with kidney failure. Medicare can help cover some of the costs of medical expenses.  Two parts make up Medicare, Part A, and Part B. If you need additional coverage, you can apply for Medicare Supplement Insurance from an insurance company.  Medicare Part A: This section of Medicare covers patient care in a hospital, hospice, nursing homes, and home health care. It is often known as hospital insurance.  Medicare Pa . . . [More]

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a federally backed health insurance program for those 65 and older, younger persons with disabilities, and patients with kidney failure. Medicare can help cover some of the costs of medical expenses.  Two parts make up Medicare, Part A, and Part B. If you need additional coverage, you can apply for Medicare Supplement Insurance from an insurance company.  Medicare Part A: This section of Medicare covers patient care in a hospital, hospice, nursing homes, and home health care. It is often known as hospital insurance.  Medicare Pa . . . [More]

On January 17 - Tesla To Raise FSD Package Price To 12000

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a price increase for the FSD package in the United States to $12,000, up from $10,000 today. As per Musk’s tweet, the revised pricing will go into effect on January 17, 2022, and will continue to rise, as we get closer to FSD production code release. The price bump should coincide with the release of an important new software update. Musk did not reveal whether the price of the FSD subscription service launched last year will also see a price increase. Currently at $199 per month, it’s likely to get more expe . . . [More]

On January 17 - Tesla To Raise FSD Package Price To 12000

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a price increase for the FSD package in the United States to $12,000, up from $10,000 today. As per Musk’s tweet, the revised pricing will go into effect on January 17, 2022, and will continue to rise, as we get closer to FSD production code release. The price bump should coincide with the release of an important new software update. Musk did not reveal whether the price of the FSD subscription service launched last year will also see a price increase. Currently at $199 per month, it’s likely to get more expe . . . [More]

Giga Shanghai is Already Using Batteries From CATLs New Factory

CATL’s new Shanghai factory has already sent produced battery cells to Tesla only a few months after CATL broke ground and began construction on the new site. As per reporting by the Shanghai Observer, the CATL factory started providing Giga Shanghai with cells in November 2021. The reporting noted that the CATL plant is still ramping up. However, the factory is already at 60 per cent of its design capacity.Source: Summarized from Scott Nordlund at driveteslacanada.My Take: Wow that is quick. Chinese companies can really build and ramp up pro . . . [More]

Giga Shanghai is Already Using Batteries From CATLs New Factory

CATL’s new Shanghai factory has already sent produced battery cells to Tesla only a few months after CATL broke ground and began construction on the new site. As per reporting by the Shanghai Observer, the CATL factory started providing Giga Shanghai with cells in November 2021. The reporting noted that the CATL plant is still ramping up. However, the factory is already at 60 per cent of its design capacity.Source: Summarized from Scott Nordlund at driveteslacanada.My Take: Wow that is quick. Chinese companies can really build and ramp up pro . . . [More]

Giga Berlin Gets Production Permit - Sort Of

Tesla is still waiting for final approval at Giga Berlin, even though they first started construction in 2020. The automaker was hoping to get the green light to begin manufacturing customer cars before the end of 2021, but delays to the process meant that didn’t happen. Now into the first month of 2022, Tesla has received an approval, but it is not the one everyone is waiting for. Until now Tesla has only been allowed to build up to 250 test cars at the factory. On Friday, Tesla was granted approval to build up to 2,000 to further test and v . . . [More]

Giga Berlin Gets Production Permit - Sort Of

Tesla is still waiting for final approval at Giga Berlin, even though they first started construction in 2020. The automaker was hoping to get the green light to begin manufacturing customer cars before the end of 2021, but delays to the process meant that didn’t happen. Now into the first month of 2022, Tesla has received an approval, but it is not the one everyone is waiting for. Until now Tesla has only been allowed to build up to 250 test cars at the factory. On Friday, Tesla was granted approval to build up to 2,000 to further test and v . . . [More]

Tesla Is Now Right Behind BMW In 2021 Sales

The premium, luxury segment is experiencing an even bigger disruption than the general automotive market, as electrification is progressing quicker in the high end part of the market. According to Automotive News, B.M.W. was the top brand by sales volume in the U.S. in 2021 for the third consecutive year with 336644 units. That's an outstanding result, but as we can see on the list, Tesla was the second biggest player with 313.400 units, estimated by Automotive News Research and Data Center, as the company does not release regional sales result . . . [More]

Tesla Is Now Right Behind BMW In 2021 Sales

The premium, luxury segment is experiencing an even bigger disruption than the general automotive market, as electrification is progressing quicker in the high end part of the market. According to Automotive News, B.M.W. was the top brand by sales volume in the U.S. in 2021 for the third consecutive year with 336644 units. That's an outstanding result, but as we can see on the list, Tesla was the second biggest player with 313.400 units, estimated by Automotive News Research and Data Center, as the company does not release regional sales result . . . [More]