The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has mandated SpaceX to undergo a formal rulemaking process if it wants more spectrum for Starlink. The decision comes after the FCC rejected SpaceX’s application to use the 1.6GHz and 2GHz radio spectrums due to a technicality, highlighting the need for public commentary before any decision can be reached. SpaceX’s […]
Tesla is actively pursuing the integration of 5G technology into its vehicles and the Optimus robot, as revealed by a recent job posting by Pat Ruelke on LinkedIn, a lead staff engineer for Tesla’s IT Manufacturing Solutions Engineering, based out of Berlin, Germany (via @Tesla_App_iOS). Although the post has been deleted, it hinted Tesla’s ambitious […]
Tesla yesterday announced a major change—offering up 1 month of free Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability for new car deliveries in Canada and the U.S. This comes after Tesla’s FSD 12.3 has seen some massive improvements over version 11. The current FSD 12.3 is based on a single end-to-end neural network trained on millions of video […]
Tesla has announced an update to its Safety Score algorithm, version 2.1, for vehicles using its Tesla Insurance policy, aimed at fostering safer driving habits (via @Teslascope). The update is grounded in the analysis of over 30 billion miles of driving data, refining the criteria to provide a more accurate assessment of future collision risks. […]
Tesla has updated its website to now offer 1 month free Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability for new vehicle purchases in Canada and the U.S., notes @WholeMarsBlog. This change comes after earlier today, a memo sent out by Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged all new deliveries to include a demo drive of FSD v12.3.1, including cars […]
Lucid Group announced a significant financial boost today, revealing an agreement with Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), for a $1 billion investment. This investment will come in the form of newly created series of convertible preferred stock through a private placement, contingent on customary closing conditions. The infusion […]
Tesla started rolling out some recent software updates that included a new version of Autopark, for cars that are Tesla Vision only and without Ultrasonic Sensors. We now have a great look at how this new Autopark works, according to a video shared by Space Cat (@raderje). The video shows a Model Y driving through […]
Information about Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 “Ludicrous” has leaked following an unauthorized entry into a Tesla storage yard in Florida. The leaked details reveal several new features of the upcoming model, including “Ludicrous” badging, an innovative Auto Shift Drive and Reverse functionality, a potential Adaptive Suspension, and an “Insane” acceleration option. The model is also […]
Image via Michael M Tesla has celebrated its 500th Supercharger in Denmark with a special design. According to a picture shared by Michael M on X on March 22, 2024, he added, “Supercharger number 500 in Denmark is now live in Søndervig”, with a design that paints on the flag from Denmark, along with “500th” […]
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The EPA is finalizing this rule as sales of greener cars, such as plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, hit record highs in 2023. “The future is electric. […]
TagEnergy and Harmony Energy announced this week the activation of their Jamesfield battery energy storage system (BESS) near Abernethy, Scotland. The 49MW/98MWh project, leveraging Tesla Megapack lithium-ion batteries and Tesla’s Autobidder AI software, was progressively brought online from November 2023 and reached full operational status in early February 2024. The Jamesfield BESS, managed by renewable […]
A Canadian national residing in China was detained in New York under accusations of attempting to illicitly sell Tesla’s proprietary battery manufacturing technology. Klaus Pflugbeil faced arrest in Long Island after federal prosecutors charged him with the theft of trade secrets, following a sting operation involving undercover agents. The U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern […]
Sandy Munro has started his teardown of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The ‘Teardown Titan’ and his team has shared some first photos of the Cybertruck getting disassembled. The first images shared show a teardown of the panels inside the front trunk, or “frunk”. Here, we see the vehicle’s massive castings, which look coated, while the whole underside […]
Recent testing conducted by Car and Driver has highlighted the Tesla Cybertruck’s energy efficiency, particularly the impact of the tonneau cover’s open or closed position on the vehicle’s range. The tests focused on the 834-hp tri-motor “Cyber Beast” model of the Cybertruck, outfitted with 35-inch all-terrain tires. Testers aimed to quantify the electric pickup’s energy […]
Rivian owners can now access select Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada, expanding the availability of charging for owners of the former’s electric vehicles. Tesla announced on Monday, “Select Superchargers now available for Rivian owners,” directing owners to “Download the Tesla App to charge,” by clicking here. At the end of February, Tesla shared […]
