Stories by Alex Diaz

Jaguar Partners with Tesla to Offer Supercharger Access in North America

Jaguar has entered into an agreement with Tesla to provide its current and future customers with access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The deal is part of Jaguar’s broader strategy to transition into an all-electric luxury brand and aims to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem globally. Starting […]

Starlink Outperforms Competitors in Global Satellite Internet Ratings

Recent data indicates that Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, continues to gain favor among users across multiple continents, including Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The data, shared this week by Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, reveals that Starlink’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently outperforms the aggregate of all fixed broadband providers in countries like France, Germany, Italy, New […]

Texas School District’s Tesla Police Fleet Plan Faces Backlash

Eanes Independent School District (ISD) is facing backlash over its proposal to purchase a fleet of Tesla vehicles to serve as police cars for the district. The proposal has sparked concerns among parents and a state lawmaker over the district’s spending priorities. “Where are our priorities? Clearly our priorities are not our kids and not […]

B.C. Hydro to Add 180kW EV Chargers in Expansion Plan

BC Hydro has announced plans to add higher-powered 180kW chargers to its existing services, according to the electric utility in an email obtained by Tesla North. The provincial network in Canada, which already has more fast charging locations than any other in the province, aims to make EV driving a more convenient option across B.C. […]

New SpaceX Starlink Dishes Get Greenlight from FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to operate two new models of its Starlink dish, including a more compact version. The decision was made public on Tuesday, allowing the company to deploy the hardware across the United States. The smaller dish measures 0.29 meters (11.4 inches) by 0.25 meters (9.8 inches), […]

Lexus Boss Plans EV Overhaul, Benchmarks Tesla for 2026 Strategy

Lexus, the premium brand of Toyota, is gearing up for a significant transformation as it plans to fully embrace electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035. Takashi Watanabe, the newly appointed president of Lexus International, announced that the brand will unveil its first concept for next-generation EVs at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show. Watanabe, who assumed his […]

Tesla Aims for Ontario Showroom with 500+ Parking Spots

Tesla is in the process of obtaining approval to establish a dealership and service center at 3234-3274 Wonderland Road South, at the southeast corner of Bradley Avenue in south London, Ontario, Canada. The Planning and Environment Committee (PEC) reviewed the request on Monday. If approved, the facility would be one of Tesla’s largest dealerships in […]

Tesla App Features Now Fully Accessible in Hertz Rentals in U.S.

Tesla North America announced that all Hertz rentals in the United States will now offer full access to the Tesla app. This enables renters to use features such as keyless entry, remote cabin preconditioning, and charge tracking. Additionally, if renters have enabled cloud profiles in their personal Tesla vehicles, those settings will automatically transfer to […]

Neuralink Begins Recruitment for First Human Clinical Trials

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has announced the initiation of its first-in-human clinical trial, known as the PRIME Study (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface), following approval from an independent institutional review board and the first hospital site. The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of Neuralink’s fully implantable, wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) for enabling […]

Tesla Cybertruck Production Equipment Spotted at Giga Texas [VIDEO]

A recent video update from Joe Tegtmeyer, the drone pilot who is documenting Tesla’s Giga Texas construction, revealed the presence of five Cybertrucks at the facility on Monday. “I did see five Cybertrucks today. Two of them are on the outbound lot… there’s also a Model Y next to them,” said Joe Tegtmeyer. The Cybertrucks […]

Tesla Semi Real-World Data: 384 Miles on Single Charge

After nearly six years of anticipation, real-world performance data of the Tesla Semi has been released. The data was made public as part of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less program, where the sole Tesla Semi customer, Pepsico, reported various metrics from its Sacramento, California, location, according to Overdrive. “For […]

Tesla in Early Talks with Saudi Arabia for Potential Factory: Report

Saudi Arabia is in early-stage discussions with Tesla about the possibility of setting up a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, according to people familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The talks are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to diversify its economy away from oil and secure essential metals for electric vehicles […]

Tesla Hits 5 Million Vehicle Milestone, Reveals Historic Model

On September 16, 2023, Tesla announced it recently hit a milestone, reaching the production of its 5 millionth vehicle. According to Tesla on its Weibo social network in China, the 5 millionth vehicle was a Pearl White version of the new Model 3. The vehicle was manufactured at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. A picture was shared […]

New Tesla Model 3 Storage Dimensions vs Original Model 3

Tesla’s new Model 3 refresh has yet to be delivered to customers, but it’s going to be happening soon, according to videos showing the vehicles being loaded up in Shanghai, China, coming from the company’s Giga Shanghai factory. According to one Tesla enthusiast, Caspar, located in Germany, he was able to check out the Model […]

FAA Withholds Approval for SpaceX’s Second Starship Launch

SpaceX’s ambition to conduct a second launch of its Starship/Super Heavy rocket faces regulatory scrutiny as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not yet authorized the proposed Flight 2. The announcement came after SpaceX completed a mishap investigation under FAA oversight following its test flight on April 20, 2023, in Boca Chica, Texas. “As a […]