Stories by Alex Diaz

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced a combined capital commitment of C$2.71 billion to support a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility by Northvolt Batteries North America in Quebec. The plant, once fully operational, is expected to contribute up to $1.6 billion to the GDP annually and […]

Mercedes-Benz says it has become the first automaker to receive state approval in the U.S. for the deployment of its SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving vehicle, known as Drive Pilot. The system is set to make its on-road debut in California and Nevada in late 2023 with a limited fleet of Level 3 equipped […]

Lucid Group has opened Saudi Arabia’s first-ever car manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone in the country’s industrial landscape. Located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Jeddah, the Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) is Lucid’s first international facility and second overall. It will produce the Lucid Air, the company’s award-winning electric vehicle (EV). The plant has […]

Tesla’s new Model 3 and its new features were detailed by Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, at the company’s Gigafactory Shanghai in China. Tesla has introduced several upgrades to its Model 3 electric vehicle, focusing on enhanced cabin isolation, shock-absorbing technology, and engineering contributions from its China team. Moravy detailed these […]

On Monday, September 25, at 1:48 a.m. PT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch added to Starlink’s existing satellite internet constellation On Tuesday, SpaceX announced its Starlink constellation now comprises of more than 8,000 space lasers. The […]

Kim Gaba Jensen, Regional Lead at Tesla, announced on September 26, 2023, that Tesla has reached a significant milestone in Denmark. The number of Tesla vehicles on Danish roads has surpassed 50,000, accounting for nearly 2% of all vehicles in the country. When Jensen joined Tesla in 2018, Denmark had just over 4,000 Tesla vehicles. […]

The 2befair Elekrische Community EVent in Hamm, Germany, recently hosted what is being touted as the world’s largest Tesla light show. The event, a collaboration between TeslaClubAustria and TFFEv, saw a final count of 255 Tesla vehicles participating in the spectacle. The light show was organized on September 23, 2023, as the closing act for […]

Tesla has submitted plans to Indian officials for the construction of a battery storage factory in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. The proposal comes as Tesla is also in discussions with the Indian government about setting up an electric vehicle (EV) factory to produce a $24,000 car, overseen directly […]

Tesla engineers recently shared insights into the company’s in-house audio system design and its unique features. In a video shared on Friday title, “Tesla Audio | Maximum Music Dopamine,” the team elaborated on the various aspects that contribute to the audio system’s quality. “In order to make a really good sound system for our customers, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, 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 […]