Queensland, Australia, has commenced construction on the Swanbank Battery, a 250MW/500MWh energy storage system. This initiative, a collaboration between CleanCo, Tesla, and Yurika, marks the inception of one of Queensland’s largest publicly owned batteries, situated at the site of the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station. Premier Steven Miles, alongside Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and […]
In a recent discussion on Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel maintenance, it was clarified that stainless steel is reactive, and free iron deposits on its surface can rust. That’s according to Wes, a Cybertruck Lead Engineer plus Reliability, Test, and Analysis for all Tesla vehicles. So what’s happening? Is the Tesla Cybertruck’s stainless steel rusting like […]
LG Energy Solution’s President, Kim Dong-myung, announced plans to start mass production of Tesla’s 4680 cylindrical batteries as early as August. Speaking to reporters ahead of a Korea Battery Industry Association board meeting, Kim responded to queries about the production timeline, indicating a start date that could vary by a month or two but is […]
After Neuralink moved its incorporation from Delaware to Nevada, another Elon Musk-owned company has followed suit. On Thursday afternoon, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said, “SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas!”. “If your company is still incorporated in Delaware, I recommend moving to another state as soon as possible,” said Musk. […]
Tesla Cybertruck has taken on the Porsche 911 Turbo S in a drag race, put on by YouTube automotive channel, Throttle House. During the Cybertruck launch event, Tesla said the Cybertruck was faster than a Porsche 911—while towing the same car on the drag strip. To put these claims to the test, Throttle House brought […]
SpaceX is set to embark on a massive construction project, developing a $100 million office and industrial factory at its Boca Chica Beach launch facility, capable of accommodating the equivalent of 15 football fields. The expansive project, known as the “SpaceX Starbase Office,” will be situated at 52190 San Martin Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas, as […]
Tesla doesn’t give out any free vehicles, even to executives. So when iconic rapper Snoop Dogg asked for a Tesla, he got the response from Elon Musk that he gives to everyone: buy your own. In a message re-shared on X, Snoop Dogg can be seen saying on video, “This is a message for Elon […]
Will Tesla launch its rumoured Model Y ‘Juniper’ upgrade this year? If one memo is to be believed, the answer is pointing at no. According to a supposed email screenshot shared by @Teslascope, a reported Tesla memo is titled, “Model Y Refresh Talking Points.” The supposed memo says, “We heard your feedback that some customers […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck owners received their first software update, with 2024.2.3 rolling out. This update introduced improved ride handling as noted in release notes, but there are undocumented changes, as shared by @dblcapcrimpin. One major addition through this Cybertruck software update is the new ability to charge items through the outlets in the truck bed, while […]
With Tesla’s latest 2024.2.3 software update that’s rolling out, it includes new enhancements, especially for the Cybertruck. The update brings improved ride and handling to the Cybertruck, which Tesla noting benefits of more consistent response on various road surfaces. Meanwhile there’s increased comfort on rough winding pavement in Sport Mode, and in Focused mode under […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory recently marked a significant achievement by producing 6,000 vehicles in a week for the first time, shortly before facing a temporary shutdown due to a shortage of components. The halt in late January was attributed to disruptions caused by Houthi militant attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea. Despite this […]
Minnesota has rolled out a new rebate program that, when combined with federal tax incentives, could offer consumers up to $10,000 off the purchase or lease of new or used electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The state rebate, introduced this week, provides up to $2,500 for new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle purchases or leases, […]
Tesla has made more price cuts in Canada, this time lowering the price of the Model Y Performance. The fastest Model Y is now available at $69,990 CAD, down $4,300 CAD (was $74,290). This new price means the Performance now qualifies for the federal iZEV rebate of $5,000, as the price is $10 below the […]
The Department of Safety and Security (DoSS) at Dartmouth College is set to modernize its vehicle fleet by incorporating electric vehicles (EVs), starting with the introduction of four Tesla Model Y units in the coming weeks and months. This transition, which will see over half of the current fleet replaced, marks a significant step towards […]
Cathie Wood, the Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, voiced strong opposition on Sunday evening to a Delaware court’s decision that mandates Tesla to annul the March 2018 vote concerning Elon Musk’s performance-based compensation package. Wood described the ruling as “un-American, an assault on investor rights, and an insult to the Board of Directors […]
