Matt Pressman is all about Tesla. He’s a TSLA investor, pre-ordered the Model 3, and loves driving the family's Model S and Model X company cars. As co-founder of EVANNEX, a family business specializing in aftermarket Tesla accessories, he’s served as a contributor/editor of Electric Vehicle University (EVU) and the Owning Model S and Getting Ready for Model 3 books. He writes daily about Tesla and you can follow his work on the EVANNEX blog.
November 11th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Eli Burton is the President and Founder of My Tesla Adventure, a California-based Tesla Owners Club. The club's mission is to bring together Tesla owners to embark on fun adventures, make great memories, and form lasting friendships. Eli is also a long-time space enthusiast, amateur rocket maker, SpaceX fan, and creator of an exciting new comic book series, The Adventures of Starman
November 10th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
As anyone who’s stuck paying an onerous bill to a local internet monopoly will agree, there’s a great market opportunity out there for any company that could offer a global wireless internet connection. SpaceX has been working on just that since 2015, developing a broadband satellite constellation called Starlink. A recent article in SmarterAnalyst proposes that Tesla could be an integral part of the plan
November 10th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Elon Musk has accomplished some jaw-dropping feats at SpaceX and Tesla. Louis Sarkozy, son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, asks (via Washington Examiner), "Should he be recognized as a capitalist example, champion of science, and hero of the environment? Yes. Is the media fawning over his countless moral deeds and wishing him success in his progressive endeavors? No. Rather, he is constantly berated, belittled, and criticized for trivial reasons."
November 10th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Electric vehicles are gaining traction in China. Daniel Ren (via South China Morning Post) writes, "While US maker Tesla often grabs the headlines ... BYD and peers like Beijing Auto and Roewe are quietly selling enough electric vehicles (EVs) to make China the world’s largest market for both electric and conventional vehicles. In fact, sales of EVs in China reached 770,000 units last year."
November 8th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Tesla has many challenges to overcome. According to David Pogue (via Yahoo Finance), "It’s amazing that Tesla even exists. Before Tesla, the most recent successful American auto startup was Chrysler, over 90 years ago. Tesla has survived the first hard part: designing beautiful, fast, high-tech electric cars that a lot of people want and love. Now come all the other hard parts ... [including] getting permission to sell them."
November 8th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Legacy automakers have a dilemma on their hands. Transitioning to electric cars is hard. A few German automakers have calmly voiced their concerns. Others have resorted to all-out whining. So what about Big Auto in America? To get some perspective, Seeking Alpha's Scott Morton takes a look at GM's vexing EV challenges as the company tries to face off with Elon Musk on Tesla's turf
November 7th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
If there was ever a time to reconsider your gasmobile, it's now. According to Paul Rauber (via Sierra Club), "The grisly apparent murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi embassy in Istanbul by a hit squad linked to Saudi crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has led many to try to distance themselves from the autocratic kingdom. That will not be easy for U.S. drivers of fossil fuel vehicles, however, because Saudi Arabia is still a major supplier of oil to the United States."
November 4th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Happy Halloween! Following this year's Halloween, we'd like to bring you a fun gallery of Tesla owners who've shown off their love for the company (and the cars) during the devilish holiday. Check out how some Tesla owners celebrated Halloween
November 4th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
While excitement grows for electric cars, questions remain. Patrick McGee writes (via Financial Times), "Can Germany survive the ‘iPhone moment’ for cars? The country’s profitable carmakers are being hit quicker than expected by the adoption of electric vehicles ... some question whether Das Auto will survive such an industry transformation."
November 4th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Brad Cornell teaches financial economics at Caltech. He also happens to manage a hedge fund. And when it comes to Tesla, he's by no means a bull. He still believes Tesla is overvalued. However, much like short-seller Andrew Left, he's becoming disillusioned with EV efforts from legacy automakers
October 26th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
One of Wall Street's most famous short sellers, Andrew Left of Citron Research, has been trying to make a mockery of Tesla for years. Five years ago Left crowed, "By the time this [Model 3] product is even approaching market, there will be multiple other 200-mile range plug-ins that have been out for years." In turn, Left bet heavily against Tesla — sure that the electric automaker was doomed. Then, it all changed
October 20th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Tesla's cars have become popular with many of Hollywood's biggest stars. But more recently, many of those who are behind the scenes on today's television and movie sets are embracing the electric car and clean energy.
October 16th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Should you settle for a lower-priced Model 3 or splurge on the souped-up "Performance" version of Tesla's newest sedan? The reviews, thus far, have been enticing. Media outlets ranging from Top Gear to the Wall Street Journal have come away impressed. Check out this latest round-up of Model 3 Performance reviews to consider if this top-end model might be right for you
October 15th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
As we recently reported, Klaus Frölich, BMW's board member in charge of development, recently opened up about the company's "nightmare" related to electric vehicles — he contends EV costs will "never" get to a level commensurate with the internal combustion engine. Tim Nicholson (via Go Auto) delved a bit deeper with Frölich at this year's Paris Motor Show. In the interview, Frölich provides his thoughts surrounding the future of electric vehicles, diesel, and self-driving cars
October 15th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
With all the attention focused on Tesla's Model 3 these days, it's hard to remember that Tesla's SUV, its Model X, is still considered an industry game changer. Steve Siler (via Car and Driver) recently got a chance to review the 2018 Tesla Model X 100D, noting that its many fun features "contribute to a character that can be described as fresh, digitized, and futuristic ... a car that offers plenty of novelty."
October 13th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Electric vehicle naysayers often seem to visualize technological change proceeding at a slow and stately pace, ignoring the accelerating trends that are driving EV adoption. But as any mathematician will tell you, exponential growth is a powerful thing, and there are several reasons to believe that electrification is nearing the upward curve in the proverbial hockey stick
October 13th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
How did Elon Musk grow into the business maverick he is today? It didn't come easy. CNBC reports that even though the 47-year-old "tech titan Elon Musk is currently worth more than $20 billion ... the Tesla and SpaceX boss hasn't always been so wealthy." Really
October 9th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Over half a century ago, the auto industry fought against seat belts. Then, in the 1970s, they fought against smog regulations because of expensive catalytic converters. They also opposed other safety standards, like airbags. Today, legacy automakers cling to diesel and fight against reducing emissions. The latest target of their displeasure and dismay? Well, it's obvious — they complain about a transition to electric vehicles
October 6th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Legacy automakers have been hyping a future where they'll finally electrify their fleet. Now, however, it appears they're a bit reticent to do so. Volkswagen's CEO, Herbert Diess, recently said, "The burden for our company, such as the cost of bringing to market electric cars, will be higher than expected. ... This is particularly so since some of our competitors have been making more progress.”
September 30th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
The media appears to enjoy bashing Tesla and Elon Musk right now. It's like someone invited the press to a "troll-a-thon" gone wild — journalists just can't stop themselves. James Francis (via Tech Central) gives some examples: "Elon Musk is out of control! We need to take him away from Tesla! He needs to be reined in! Please, will someone think of the shareholders?"
September 28th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Are the days of the gas guzzler numbered? Tom Raftery (via Forbes) says there are "seven reasons why the internal combustion engine is a dead man walking." He explains, "Electric cars are the future. The transition has just begun, but the move from ICE vehicles to electric will happen sooner and more quickly than most people suspect." Here's why...
September 28th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
If you're looking for a green car, look no further than a Tesla. Dawn White (via Penn Live) spoke with Rashmi Shah at a Tesla Supercharger station about his new Model 3. "I love it," Shah said. "I bought it mainly because I want to be good to the environment. I also save on gas, and it's a really smooth ride."
September 22nd, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Both Tesla fanboys and TSLA shorts seem to agree on one thing — Elon Musk could use some rest. He, however, disagrees. Nevertheless, many were relieved when Musk recently announced that "Jerome Guillen has been promoted to President, Automotive ... [in order to] oversee all automotive operations and program management, as well as coordinate our extensive automotive supply chain."
September 22nd, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Last month, another remarkable milestone came to fruition for the Silicon Valley Automaker. Eric Loveday reports (via InsideEVs), "It’s hard to believe it, but indeed it’s true. In the month of August, the Tesla Model 3 alone outsold all passenger cars from BMW." Meanwhile, in Germany, legacy automakers are struggling to develop a cohesive strategy for their fledgling electric vehicle programs
September 16th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal Musk, provides a unique outlook on the family ethos. Make no mistake, the Musk brothers are quite close. It turns out that Kimbal began "working with Elon to create Zip2 and PayPal. He also sits on the boards of Tesla, SpaceX and Chipotle." Most recently, Kimbal has tried his own hand in building businesses including, "The Kitchen Restaurant Group and the non-profit Big Green."
September 15th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) runs from September 8th—16th this year and serves as a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness around electric cars. There were over 300 events scheduled all across the US, Canada, and New Zealand this year. After speaking with EV owners all across the US — it's official, NDEW events are teeming with Teslas!
September 6th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
With unparalleled fame and attention for a CEO, the spotlight is getting brighter for Tesla's Elon Musk. His decision (and subsequent reversal) to take Tesla private, has only heightened the glare. One pivotal reason Musk backed off his bid to go private was reported by the Wall Street Journal, "It might mean allowing competitors inside his tent—one of the investors his bankers had lined up was Volkswagen AG, people familiar with the matter said."
September 1st, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Sure, charging a Tesla is cheaper than filling the gas tank of a BMW. However, that savings can vary depending on where you live. Jim Gorzelany (via Forbes) reports, "Just as the price of gasoline varies from one part of the country to another, so too does the cost of running an electric vehicle."
August 17th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
As the saga to take Tesla private continues to play out, Elon Musk continues to befuddle so-called 'experts' on Wall Street. Both Musk and his electric car company, Tesla, don't fit neatly into their narratives. Inc.'s Geoffrey James says, "I've been working in business journalism for over 20 years and I've never seen any high tech leader who creates such a polarized reaction as Elon Musk."
August 5th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
It's one thing for Tesla to get a strong review of its performance Model 3 in the Wall Street Journal, but what about a car magazine? It turns out that the team at Motor Trend got a chance to test drive the much-anticipated dual motor, performance (DMP) version of Tesla's newer, smaller sedan. Let's check out what some gearheads had to say
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