Tesla has unveiled a new program in Puerto Rico, allowing Powerwall owners to earn by supporting the local grid. This move is set to potentially establish the world’s largest virtual power plant (VPP). The Tesla Virtual Power Plant (VPP) aims to connect distributed batteries installed in residential homes, enhancing the reliability and resilience of Puerto […]
Tesla has launched the Model Y RWD variant in Taiwan, as of November 1, 2023. This vehicle is priced from NT $1,799,900 ($55,619 USD), joining the Long Range and Performance options (via @Tslachan). There is a price difference of 328,000 yuan compared to the Long Range Model Y. The Model Y RWD is not imported […]
Tesla has made price changes this week to paint options for its Model Y. The price for Solid Black in the U.S. has increased from $1,500 to $2,000, a $500 increase. It’s unclear why Tesla made the change but it might be tied to demand for the paint color. As it stands, here are the […]
Tesla has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a 2022 accident in China that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries, as reported by Shanghai Securities News. The incident, which took place in November of the previous year, involved a Tesla Model Y that was alleged by a social media influencer to have malfunctioned, leading […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Tesla and Starlink Internet Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd, both companies from Elon Musk, have been granted permission to operate in Malaysia as fully foreign-owned entities. The decision was made in consideration of the potential benefits these companies could bring to the country, Anwar stated in a […]
The Space Systems Command (SSC) has finalized the assignment of 21 launch service missions for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement contract. This marks the fifth and final order year for the Phase 2 contract. United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to handle 11 missions, while Space […]
Subaru of America disclosed today that it has entered into an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its future battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America. The integration is set to commence in 2025. The deal will allow Subaru to equip certain BEVs with NACS ports, starting in 2025, […]
SpaceX says Starlink has reduced the cost of its hardware in Canada from $759 to $499 CAD for a limited time, according to the company’s product and service overview, as confirmed by Tesla North. Additionally, refurbished hardware kits are now available for $250 CAD, offering consumers a more budget-friendly option at 50% off the price […]
In a legal victory for Tesla today, a California jury rejected allegations that the company’s Autopilot system was responsible for a fatal crash in 2019. The case was tried in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, where two surviving passengers had sought $400 million in damages for the loss of the driver’s life, […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is on another podcast episode with Joe Rogan. It was released today and is 2 hours and 41 minutes long, only on X.com. https://twitter.com/joerogan/status/1719429158999097405?s=61&t=DnoQI2IoIfvozhuMPPUjgg During the meet up, Rogan, a known hunter with bow and arrow, shot one into the stainless steel of the Cybertruck. This happened while Musk was smoking […]
Ford is expanding its BlueOval Charge Network in North America by 25%, increasing the total number of chargers to over 106,000. The automaker has also announced that Ford electric vehicles will soon be able to charge at more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers, a significant increase from the initial count of 12,000 announced earlier in May. […]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk responded to U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s concerns about communications blackouts in Gaza on early Saturday morning. But that statement also led to a conflict with Israel who opposed the move. “Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza,” Musk stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. Shlomo Karhi, […]
EV Solutions, the distributor of Tesla electric cars in the Philippines, argues that despite the vehicles’ high upfront costs, they are economical in the long run. Rafael Calinisan, CEO of EV Solutions, stated that fully charging a Tesla Model 3 would cost around P600, significantly less than the thousands of pesos required to fill a […]
Tesla has announced the winners for its Summer 2023 Supercharger locations, as selected by votes from Tesla owners and those with Tesla accounts. The company made the announcement on its Tesla Charging Twitter account earlier this week. Check them out below: United States Branson, Missouri San Simeon, California Kanab, Utah Canada Tadoussac, Quebec Ange-Gardien, Quebec […]
Autogefühl’s Thomas Majchrzak recently reviewed the 2024 Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ and took a look at the new sedan’s various features, offering a comprehensive look at what’s new and what could be improved, compared to its predecessor. Here’s an overview of what Majchrzak had to say, as he offers some of the best car reviews on […]
