Tesla has dismissed allegations regarding insufficient health and safety measures at its Berlin-based gigafactory. The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer responded to recent claims made by German union IG Metall and local media reports in Brandenburg, which cited an unusually high rate of work-related accidents at the facility employing around 11,000 workers, reports Reuters. The reports […]
Tesla’s Model Y is on the verge of becoming the best-selling electric vehicle of all time, with cumulative sales surpassing 2 million units worldwide. The data, compiled by CleanTechnica, reveals that the Model Y is closely trailing its sibling, the Model 3, which has reached 2.20 million sales. The Model Y has accumulated a staggering […]
Two Tesla Cybertrucks have successfully undergone a week-long off-road durability test in Baja California, Mexico, one of the world’s most challenging terrains. The test was live-streamed on X via Starlink technology attached to the trucks and has garnered over 1.1 million views in a 7.5-minute video. The trucks, which were factory-standard except for race seats […]
Italy investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo has announced an investment in SpaceX, the world’s leading provider of space launch services. This investment aligns with the bank’s 2022-2025 Business Plan, which emphasizes innovation as a key factor for value creation. SpaceX has garnered global attention for its pioneering achievements in the aerospace sector, which is considered crucial […]
Tesla’s aggressive pricing strategy has positioned the electric vehicle (EV) maker to compete directly with the average selling price of new cars in the United States. While traditional automakers like General Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen have struggled to catch up in the EV market, Tesla has expanded its production and market share, further distancing itself […]
Amazon is set to launch its first two prototype satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, as part of its Project Kuiper initiative aimed at providing fast, affordable broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO). The launch marks Amazon’s entry into the burgeoning space broadband market, where it will try to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network. The Protoflight mission […]
netTALK Maritime, a firm specializing in marine communication intelligence solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network. The collaboration aims to revolutionize marine connectivity by offering high-speed, low-latency internet solutions to cruise and commercial shipping clients globally. Under this alliance, netTALK will act as the account administrator, providing comprehensive services […]
In the first nine months of 2023, Australia has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 65,000 new battery electric cars sold. According to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) V-Facts, September alone accounted for 110,702 new car sales, marking an 18% increase compared to the […]
An unofficial third-party solution to bring Apple CarPlay to Tesla vehicles, known as Tesla Android, has been updated to 2023.40.1. The update also introduces a new Virtual Display with significantly faster performance and offers a turn-key Compute Module 4 Bundle designed to elevate the Tesla Android experience. The Compute Module 4 Bundle comes preassembled and […]
Independent Tesla investor and analyst James Stephenson took to X today to emphasize the staggering growth in Tesla’s unit sales. Stephenson pointed out that the magnitude of Tesla’s year-over-year growth often gets overlooked due to the visual limitations of traditional charts. He explained that while charts may show consistent growth, they fail to capture the […]
Tesla has unveiled its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive variant in the U.S., with deliveries expected to commence between October and November 2023 (via @Tslachan). The U.S. joins Canada in gaining access to a Model Y RWD. The starting price for this new RWD Model Y is set at $43,990 USD, before accounting for the $7,500 […]
SpaceX announced the removal of the waitlist for its Starlink satellite internet service in the United States, allowing immediate access for all interested customers. The company attributes this milestone to the increased capacity of its latest Starlink satellites. “Deployment of our second generation Starlink satellites, which have 4x more capacity than the first gen, enable […]
Jay Leno, the host of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” recently took a deep dive into the features and capabilities of the Tesla Semi truck in a 42-minute video posted on his YouTube channel. Dan Priestley, who is in charge of the Semi truck program at Tesla, joined Leno to discuss the design philosophy behind the truck, […]
The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced that every home in its community is now connected to Starlink, the world’s fastest satellite internet constellation available to the public. The development comes after the community launched its partnership with Starlink in December 2022. Located in the Qu’Appelle Valley, the community faced unique topographical challenges. Despite […]
The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, is set to hold its 29th Annual Gala on October 7, where a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck will be among the items auctioned. Tickets for the event are priced at $1,750 each USD. The Cybertruck up for auction is described as a low-VIN model, built with an exterior […]
