Tesla has launched a new promotion in Canada, offering 0% APR when you purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD). This deal only applies to the Model 3 and Model Y on orders made from today, November 4, 2024. Tesla says you must take delivery by the end of the year. You can save even more if you […]
Tesla’s Megafactory team in Lathrop, California, reached a major milestone on November 4, 2024, by building its 10,000th Megapack. Tesla’s Megapack units play a critical role in large-scale energy storage, supporting a transition to renewable energy by helping stabilize power grids, prevent outages, and reduce reliance on gas-powered peaker plants. According to Tesla, each Megapack […]
Tesla recently sold $499 million in bonds backed by loans it provides to customers purchasing solar equipment, a step aimed at supporting its solar business. Deutsche Bank started promoting the five-part bond offering on Monday, and the process concluded by Friday, reports Bloomberg. All tranches of this debt were rated investment grade by Fitch Ratings, […]
Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.33.5 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.4.2, for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. This update brings some improvements to Actually Smart Summon, while the end-to-end highway stack for FSD is set to be coming soon. Some initial experiences with FSD 12.5.4.2 on HW3 cars, such as on […]
Ford is hitting the brakes on its F-150 Lightning production, pausing assembly of its flagship electric truck at the Dearborn, Michigan, plant from mid-November to early January. The reason? Ford says demand for electric vehicles, or EVs, isn’t keeping up with expectations. The production halt will start after the shift on November 15 and resume […]
Pegasus Elite Aviation now has the first Global 5000 jet equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink. This allows passengers to have a fast and reliable internet connection while flying, whether they’re working or streaming movies. Pegasus worked with Thornton Aviation at Van Nuys Airport to install the Starlink system on the Global 5000. This jet is the […]
The Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, featuring Tesla Megapacks, is now fully operational, delivering vital grid support just 18 months after construction began. The project, developed by renewable energy giant Neoen, went live on October 1, 2024, ahead of schedule. With a capacity of 219 MW / 877 MWh, this battery stores energy […]
Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, proudly announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV prototype has officially secured its place in automotive history by setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife record for the fastest lap by a four-door car. This is a nice accessory to go with your Xiaomi smartphone, right? The lap time, officially certified at 6 minutes, […]
Scout Motors has introduced two new vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck, marking the brand’s return with production-focused concepts. Designed in Michigan and set to be built in South Carolina, the new models aim to combine off-road performance with practical everyday use. Production is expected to begin in 2027, creating over 4,000 […]
Tesla announced Friday night that it has reached a significant production milestone: the 1 millionth Model Y has rolled off the assembly line at GA4, the General Assembly line located inside the Fremont Factory in California (that’s under a tent!). Tesla posted a picture of three Model Y vehicles, in red, white and blue, surrounded […]
South Korean’s SK Hynix is negotiating a potential 1 trillion won ($740 million USD) supply deal with Tesla to provide enterprise solid-state drives (eSSD) for AI servers, according to Hankyung (via @Tslachan). Tesla, which invests approximately $10 billion annually in AI servers and semiconductors, looks to enhance its Full Self-Driving tech and AI systems through […]
During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company is already operating a supervised rideshare service for employees in the Bay Area, featuring a safety driver. This pilot program marks an early step toward Tesla’s ambitious rollout of a broader ride-hailing platform in California and Texas next year, with plans to launch […]
During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the possibility that the company’s Hardware 3 (HW3) may fall short of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). If that occurs, Musk assured customers that Tesla will offer free computer upgrades to vehicles equipped with HW3. “There is a slight chance that the capability of Tesla’s hardware […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.33.25 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.5.6.1, to early access group testers. Vehicles such as @DirtyTesla’s Model Y (with HW4) received this on Tuesday, downloading now. 2024.33.25 release notes are the same as the previous version including FSD 12.5.6. Florida’s Chuck Cook also confirmed that FSD 12.5.6.1 […]
Palo Alto, California, is exploring a partnership with Tesla to test its new robotaxi service on city streets as it evaluates the future of its rideshare program, Palo Alto Link. According to city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, preliminary talks have begun, though the partnership would supplement rather than replace the existing service, which launched in March […]
