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Tesla Q1 2026: Record Order Backlog and $25B CapEx Plan

Tesla Q1 2026: Record Order Backlog and $25B CapEx Plan

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Tesla closed Q1 2026 with its highest order backlog in 2+ years and plans $25B in CapEx for 2026. Here's what it means for owners and the road ahead.

Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings: Tariff Refund Was the Profit Driver

Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings: Tariff Refund Was the Profit Driver

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Tesla's Q1 2026 operating income surged 136% — but one-time tariff benefits did the heavy lifting. Here's what owners and investors need to know.

Tesla Lands Sourcewell Government Fleet Contract: 50,000+ Agencies Can Now Buy Direct

Tesla Lands Sourcewell Government Fleet Contract: 50,000+ Agencies Can Now Buy Direct

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Tesla secures Sourcewell contract 081325-TES, opening Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck purchases to 50,000+ US government and education agencies. Here's what it means.

Ford CEO Admits Tesla's EV Lead: What It Means for Owners

Ford CEO Admits Tesla's EV Lead: What It Means for Owners

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Ford CEO Jim Farley confirms Tesla's years-long EV dominance — and reveals what Ford got wrong. Here's the full context and what it means for the market.

Cybertruck vs Ford Police Interceptor: The $60k Cost Gap

Cybertruck vs Ford Police Interceptor: The $60k Cost Gap

CybertruckDavid Hartley 4 min read

Tesla's Cybertruck costs ~$24k to operate over 5 years as a patrol vehicle vs ~$84k for a Ford Police Interceptor. Here's what the numbers actually mean.

Tesla Allegedly Stalling Customer Deposit Refunds Worth Thousands

Tesla Allegedly Stalling Customer Deposit Refunds Worth Thousands

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Tesla customers who gave $5K–$15K interest-free deposits nearly a decade ago are reportedly being told to 'be patient' when requesting refunds. Here's what we know.

Tesla Sues North Dakota Over Direct Sales Ban

Tesla Sues North Dakota Over Direct Sales Ban

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 5 min read

Tesla is suing North Dakota to overturn its direct sales ban. Here's what the lawsuit argues, what's at stake, and which 14 states still block Tesla showrooms.

Tesla Dominates Australia's Used EV Market in March 2026

Tesla Dominates Australia's Used EV Market in March 2026

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 5 min read

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y topped used EV sales in Australia in March 2026 as the market surged 138%. Here's what the data means for Tesla owners.

The Boring Company Is Still Drilling: What's Next for Vegas Loop

The Boring Company Is Still Drilling: What's Next for Vegas Loop

EV IndustrySarah Chen 3 min read

Elon Musk confirms The Boring Company is actively tunneling. Here's where the Vegas Loop stands and what it means for urban transit. Read the full update.

Tesla Semi Production Version Heads to ACT Expo — Test Drives Open

Tesla Semi Production Version Heads to ACT Expo — Test Drives Open

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 5 min read

Tesla brings its production Semi to ACT Expo in Las Vegas, May 4-7. CDL holders can test drive it. Here's what to know and how to get behind the wheel.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Semi Feels Like a Sports Car to Drive

Elon Musk Says Tesla Semi Feels Like a Sports Car to Drive

EV IndustryDavid Hartley 4 min read

Elon Musk just drove the Tesla Semi and called it sports-car-like. Here's what the specs say — and what mass production means for the trucking industry.

Elon Musk: Boring Company Hyperloop SF-LA Under 5% of Rail Cost

Elon Musk: Boring Company Hyperloop SF-LA Under 5% of Rail Cost

EV IndustrySarah Chen 5 min read

Elon Musk says The Boring Company could build a SF-LA Hyperloop for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost. Here's what that means.