Protesters near Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, took to treehouses this week to oppose the company’s plans to expand its plant. German police climbed ladders and dismantled rope structures on Tuesday, trying to clear the camp located in a nearby forest, reports Reuters. The protest group, called Disrupt Tesla, claims the factory’s expansion will harm […]
While Tesla has the Model X and Model Y, these aren’t huge traditional SUVs. Both vehicles are designed for maximum efficiency as an EV. Will Tesla ever make a larger vehicle for big families? Well, one Tesla supporter said “we need big teslas for big families,” saying we need bigger Tesla models to support more […]
Tesla fans hoping to snag the new Tesla Bot Action Figure are out of luck—for now. The $40 collectible, designed to mimic Tesla’s Gen 2 humanoid robot (Optimus), sold out shortly after its release. A restock has not been announced, but fans can sign up to get notified when it’s available again. The Tesla Bot […]
The Ontario government in Canada is teaming up with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 homes and businesses that currently lack good internet access, focusing on rural, remote, and northern areas. This new service, called Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT), is set to launch in June 2025. The project will cost $100 million […]
Tesla could soon face a major shakeup in the electric vehicle (EV) market as President-elect Donald Trump’s team considers removing the $7,500 EV tax credit, according to Reuters. This credit, which makes electric cars more affordable, has been a key part of the U.S. EV market. Removing it could impact sales and hurt companies trying […]
Donald Trump, in a recent statement as President-elect, announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new government branch called the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). This department aims to streamline the U.S. government by cutting wasteful spending, reducing bureaucracy, and restructuring federal agencies. Trump highlighted this as a major part of his […]
Tesla has announced a recall for 2,431 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to a potential issue with the drive inverter, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall Report No. 24V-832. The recall affects Cybertrucks manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024, which were equipped with metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) within […]
Tesla’s Nevada team is now producing 1,000 Powerwall units every day, marking a major push to expand energy storage options worldwide. CEO Elon Musk celebrated the achievement, saying these compact home batteries are crucial for keeping homes and businesses powered during outages, especially for those looking to cut ties with traditional utilities. With a Powerwall, […]
Tesla has announced it is the fifth anniversary of its Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany. CEO Elon Musk first announced the plan on November 12, 2019, at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards. Here are the milestones since then, shared by Tesla on X today: Over 400,000 Model Y produced Over 500,000 drive units produced Recycling over […]
Tesla’s “Cybercab,” also called the Robotaxi, was recently spotted driving around Tesla’s Giga Texas factory in a video posted by Adan Guajardo on November 9, 2024. Tesla Cybercab seen driving at Giga Texas!!!#robotaxi #cybercab #gigatexas #elonmusk 📷 🎥 @AdanGuajardo pic.twitter.com/DSwab7cHEE — Adan Guajardo (@AdanGuajardo) November 10, 2024 The video shows the Cybercab driving by itself […]
After Donald Trump’s recent election win, hedge funds betting against Tesla have lost billions, as Tesla’s stock surged, thanks in part to the close connection between Trump and CEO Elon Musk. Hedge funds that held short positions in Tesla lost at least $5.2 billion between election day and Friday, Bloomberg reported, citing data from S3 […]
Tesla’s stock is seeing a massive surge, with its market cap now over $1 trillion after this week. This rise comes as investors anticipate potential support for Tesla under Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term, following his recent election win. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a significant supporter of Trump’s campaign, contributing over $130 million […]
Tesla has announced you can now lease a Cybertruck in the U.S., offering yet more options to buy its electric truck. Lease options are based on $7,500 down, 36-month terms and 10,000 miles allowed per year, to get Cybertruck lease pricing as follows: All-Wheel Drive: $999/month Cyberbeast: $1,148/month You can also lease for 24-month terms, […]
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth test flight of Starship, scheduled for as early as Monday, November 18, with a 30-minute launch window opening at 4:00 p.m. CT. A live webcast will start about 30 minutes before liftoff, available on SpaceX’s X account and the new X TV app. As with previous tests, the […]
Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT division is making headlines at SEMA 2024 with the reveal of the first-ever Tesla Model S Plaid built for law enforcement. The customized “UP.FIT Tesla Model S Plaid Pursuit” is designed to meet the demanding needs of police work, combining cutting-edge performance with sustainability. This modified Model S Plaid, boasting over 1,000 […]
