Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla’s Cybertruck has started delivering for select customers and now we’re seeing the new front bumper camera’s washer feature in action. With the location in the lower front bumper, it’s clear the front camera will get dirt, debris and bugs on it. This front camera is crucial for Autopilot, Full Self-Driving and also Tesla’s safety […]

Origence, a leading technology provider in the U.S. credit union lending sector, has teamed up with Tesla to introduce credit union financing options for Tesla buyers. This collaboration aims to make EVs more accessible and affordable by offering competitive financing rates through credit unions. The partnership enables Tesla customers to access credit union financing directly […]

Tesla has embarked on an innovative project, integrating solar roofs into new home constructions, specifically highlighting its partnership with Beazer Homes in the eastern U.S. The company details the installation of photovoltaic systems designed to blend aesthetics with functionality. Each system, averaging about 14 kW per home, has been installed across 10 homes, totaling approximately […]

SpaceX has updated its offerings, allowing US customers to purchase the third-generation Starlink dish directly from Starlink.com without needing an invitation. The new “standard” Starlink dish is priced at $599, matching the cost of the second-generation “standard actuated” dish, reports PCMag. However, to acquire the new dish, consumers are required to subscribe to the “Roam” […]

Tesla has announced a significant pay increase for hourly workers at its battery factory in Sparks, Nevada. Starting in early January, some set-rate hourly employees will see their wages rise by approximately 10%, as reported by CNBC on Monday. According to internal materials cited in the report, Tesla will increase the hourly wage from $20 […]

Italian design icon Giorgetto Giugiaro has applauded Tesla’s Cybertruck, likening it to the work of Pablo Picasso in the realm of automobiles. In an interview with the Italian daily La Repubblica, Giugiaro praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk for breaking conventional norms in pickup design, much like Picasso did in the art world, reports Automotive News […]

Tesla is set to introduce a mod package for its Cybertruck, enabling it to function as a boat over short distances. CEO Elon announced this feature, stating that the Cybertruck will be capable of traversing at least 100 meters of water. The key to this capability lies in upgrading the cabin door seals, a seemingly […]

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts recently announced their transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by purchasing 22 Tesla Model 3s, a move spearheaded by Fleet Manager Dave Bolderoff. The decision, driven by cost-effectiveness and efficiency, marks a significant shift in the district’s approach to fleet management. Bolderoff highlighted the financial advantage of this acquisition, noting that […]

Canada is poised to announce new regulations this week, mandating that all new cars sold in the country must be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. This move, confirmed by a senior government source, represents a significant step in the country’s push towards vehicle electrification, reports Reuters. The forthcoming regulations, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, […]

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently visited Italy and was interviewed at the Atreju festival on Saturday, hosted by Fratelli d’Italia. In his interview with Nicola Porro, Musk emphasized the importance of maintaining birth rates for the advancement of human civilization. He expressed concern over declining global birth rates, stating, “If people do not […]

Part of Tesla’s 2023 holiday software update is a new light show, a second song added to the mix. We now have our first look at the new 2023 light show, as shared by @BLKMDL3: The new light show from the @Tesla holiday update is awesome! Best one yet. pic.twitter.com/fTMErPdnkc — Zack (@BLKMDL3) December 16, […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to commence experimental testing of its Starlink cellular system, designed to transmit data directly to smartphones. This temporary authorization, issued on Thursday, allows SpaceX to conduct tests over a six-month period, ending June 14, in more than two dozen locations across the United States, reports PCMag. SpaceX’s […]

Amazon’s Project Kuiper, after successfully launching two prototype satellites in October 2023, has now confirmed the inclusion of laser links on every satellite in its constellation, forming a high-speed mesh network in space. This development follows extensive testing of the project’s end-to-end communications payload and network, including the recently disclosed optical inter-satellite link (OISL) capabilities. […]

BWH Hotels has announced a new collaboration with Tesla to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its properties throughout North America, with plans to expand internationally starting in 2024. This initiative will see the installation of Tesla’s Universal Wall Connectors at selected BWH Hotels, enabling the charging of any North American vehicle model. This […]

AT&T and Rivian have entered into an agreement, marking a significant step in AT&T’s sustainability efforts. Under this partnership, AT&T will integrate Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) into its commercial fleet starting in early 2024. This pilot program is part of AT&T’s broader initiative to improve safety, reduce operational costs, and diminish its carbon footprint. The […]