Tesla Said To Plan Second Factory In Shanghai

Tesla reportedly plans to build a second factory in Shanghai as it seeks to more than double production capacity in China.According to two people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, Tesla expects to start working on the new plant as soon as next month, with the new facility deemed necessary to meet growing demand for its EVs in China and export markets.The unnamed sources claim the new plant will be located in the vicinity of Tesla's existing production base in Lingang, Pudong New Area. The cost of the planned expansion remains unknown a . . . [More]

Tesla Said To Plan Second Factory In Shanghai

Tesla reportedly plans to build a second factory in Shanghai as it seeks to more than double production capacity in China.According to two people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters, Tesla expects to start working on the new plant as soon as next month, with the new facility deemed necessary to meet growing demand for its EVs in China and export markets.The unnamed sources claim the new plant will be located in the vicinity of Tesla's existing production base in Lingang, Pudong New Area. The cost of the planned expansion remains unknown a . . . [More]

Tesla Shows Model Y Chassis Protection Patent

Tesla is very close to ramp up production of the Model Y in the new Giga-Texas and Giga-Berlin factories. One of the many interesting features is that its production lines will be using gigantic casting machines that will allow faster and more efficient creation of the two key parts: the front and rear subframes, which will replace the more than 70 welded parts that are currently used. Tesla has filed a patent in which it describes the technology used for the deformation zones, completely new, and which, on the other hand, forces the company to . . . [More]

Tesla Shows Model Y Chassis Protection Patent

Tesla is very close to ramp up production of the Model Y in the new Giga-Texas and Giga-Berlin factories. One of the many interesting features is that its production lines will be using gigantic casting machines that will allow faster and more efficient creation of the two key parts: the front and rear subframes, which will replace the more than 70 welded parts that are currently used. Tesla has filed a patent in which it describes the technology used for the deformation zones, completely new, and which, on the other hand, forces the company to . . . [More]

Ford Does not Have The Expertise To Take On Tesla

While attending the Wolfe Research virtual global auto technology conference yesterday, Ford CEOJim Farley confirmed that Ford would not spin off its EVor internal combustion businesses.Instead, the company will remove costs and ramp up for large-scale EVand software sales.In an interview with Rod Lache, Farley was pretty candid. He noted that the company has too many people and too much complexity. While at the same time, he admitted that Ford does not have the expertise to transition to EVs.Further to this, Farley said that it is a tough tran . . . [More]

Ford Does not Have The Expertise To Take On Tesla

While attending the Wolfe Research virtual global auto technology conference yesterday, Ford CEOJim Farley confirmed that Ford would not spin off its EVor internal combustion businesses.Instead, the company will remove costs and ramp up for large-scale EVand software sales.In an interview with Rod Lache, Farley was pretty candid. He noted that the company has too many people and too much complexity. While at the same time, he admitted that Ford does not have the expertise to transition to EVs.Further to this, Farley said that it is a tough tran . . . [More]

Pit Stop: 14,481 Shots

Before January 26, 2020, there were three events that I unquestionably remember where I was and what I was doing when they happened: the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, the infamous O.J. Simpson car chase in 1991 ( I witnessed it firsthand, standing on a bridge that spanned the 91 Freeway), and September 11, 2001. A fourth event is one that impacts the way I approach my work. I was born in the greater Los Angeles area, so I have always followed local sports teams. I wouldn’t consider myself a diehard Laker fan, but on January . . . [More]

Pit Stop: 14,481 Shots

Before January 26, 2020, there were three events that I unquestionably remember where I was and what I was doing when they happened: the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, the infamous O.J. Simpson car chase in 1991 ( I witnessed it firsthand, standing on a bridge that spanned the 91 Freeway), and September 11, 2001. A fourth event is one that impacts the way I approach my work. I was born in the greater Los Angeles area, so I have always followed local sports teams. I wouldn’t consider myself a diehard Laker fan, but on January . . . [More]

Tesla Leads Rankings In New EV Owner Satisfaction Survey

Most new buyers of electric vehicles are finding E.V. ownership to be a positive experience, and BEV veterans are even more pleased with their purchases. Those are among the findings of new survey by J.D. Power, which also found that the two top-ranked models were Teslas.The U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study was conducted in October and November 2021 in collaboration with PlugShare. Respondents included 8,122 owners of 2016 to 2022 model-year battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and were divided into premium and mass- . . . [More]

Tesla Leads Rankings In New EV Owner Satisfaction Survey

Most new buyers of electric vehicles are finding E.V. ownership to be a positive experience, and BEV veterans are even more pleased with their purchases. Those are among the findings of new survey by J.D. Power, which also found that the two top-ranked models were Teslas.The U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study was conducted in October and November 2021 in collaboration with PlugShare. Respondents included 8,122 owners of 2016 to 2022 model-year battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, and were divided into premium and mass- . . . [More]

What Is The Word On The Tesla Cybertruck

We've heard how the Cybertruck will be pushed back in production and is delayed again and again. Some expected to get a Cybertruck at the end of 2021. The Cybertruck is the ultimate product in many areas: durability, range, look and style, performance, etc.When the Cybertruck reveal happened a few years ago, it was an instant success and many people, over 1 million now, placed a pre-order. This was even after the Cybertruck window broke after having a steel ball thrown at it. Why is the Cybertruck being delayed? Well, it all comes down to Tesla . . . [More]

What Is The Word On The Tesla Cybertruck

We've heard how the Cybertruck will be pushed back in production and is delayed again and again. Some expected to get a Cybertruck at the end of 2021. The Cybertruck is the ultimate product in many areas: durability, range, look and style, performance, etc.When the Cybertruck reveal happened a few years ago, it was an instant success and many people, over 1 million now, placed a pre-order. This was even after the Cybertruck window broke after having a steel ball thrown at it. Why is the Cybertruck being delayed? Well, it all comes down to Tesla . . . [More]

Play Steam Games In Your Tesla

You could soon have access to Steam’s extensive library of video games from inside your Tesla.Responding to Ride The Lightning podcast host and video game aficionado Ryan McCaffrey, CEOElon Musk says Tesla engineers are currently working to add the streaming video game service to Tesla vehicles.As noted by Musk, making an entire library of video games work in your car is a much better solution that porting individual video games one at a time.Billed as the ultimate online gaming platform, Steam has a library of nearly 30,000 games with over . . . [More]

Play Steam Games In Your Tesla

You could soon have access to Steam’s extensive library of video games from inside your Tesla.Responding to Ride The Lightning podcast host and video game aficionado Ryan McCaffrey, CEOElon Musk says Tesla engineers are currently working to add the streaming video game service to Tesla vehicles.As noted by Musk, making an entire library of video games work in your car is a much better solution that porting individual video games one at a time.Billed as the ultimate online gaming platform, Steam has a library of nearly 30,000 games with over . . . [More]

Fulgor Milano presented the 48” Sofia Professional Induction Range

The latest edition of KBIS Orlando has been an opportunity for Fulgor Milano, the Italian luxury brand of home appliances, to present its new products to the U.S. public. The main protagonist of the company’s news has been the 48” Sofia Professional Induction Range.This model delivers precise and responsive induction heat using professional heavy-duty control knobs one might expect in a gas range instead of a digital temperature slide. This feature gives homeowners tactile temperature adjustment paying tribute to traditional professional ga . . . [More]

Fulgor Milano presented the 48” Sofia Professional Induction Range

The latest edition of KBIS Orlando has been an opportunity for Fulgor Milano, the Italian luxury brand of home appliances, to present its new products to the U.S. public. The main protagonist of the company’s news has been the 48” Sofia Professional Induction Range.This model delivers precise and responsive induction heat using professional heavy-duty control knobs one might expect in a gas range instead of a digital temperature slide. This feature gives homeowners tactile temperature adjustment paying tribute to traditional professional ga . . . [More]

7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All Levels

WordPress can be challenging when you first get started. Therefore, you might be looking for educational material to help you master new skills. However, with so many options available, it can be tricky to choose the best free WordPress courses for your needs. The post 7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All Levels appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: 7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All LevelsThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All Levels

WordPress can be challenging when you first get started. Therefore, you might be looking for educational material to help you master new skills. However, with so many options available, it can be tricky to choose the best free WordPress courses for your needs. The post 7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All Levels appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog. Re Posted From: 7 Best Free WordPress Courses for All LevelsThemeIsle Blog . . . [More]

Builder Basics: How to Create Block Patterns

In last month’s Builder Basics article, we explored block patterns: what they are and how you can use them. We learned that a block pattern is simply a predefined collection of blocks that forms a specific layout. We showcased the power of patterns and discussed how they are a cornerstone of modern WordPress theme development. Today we will learn how to design, share, and register our own patterns! Please note that this article uses the Twenty Twenty-Two theme in all its examples. This block-based theme was released alongside WordPress 5.9 . . . [More]

Builder Basics: How to Create Block Patterns

In last month’s Builder Basics article, we explored block patterns: what they are and how you can use them. We learned that a block pattern is simply a predefined collection of blocks that forms a specific layout. We showcased the power of patterns and discussed how they are a cornerstone of modern WordPress theme development. Today we will learn how to design, share, and register our own patterns! Please note that this article uses the Twenty Twenty-Two theme in all its examples. This block-based theme was released alongside WordPress 5.9 . . . [More]