Stories by Nehal Malik

The combined efforts of SpaceX and FSET Information Technology are set to bring internet access, via the Starlink satellite network, to the people of Pikangikum First Nation — an indigenous Canadian community, according to a Reddit thread and a recent tweet by FSET IT. Pikangikum First Nation will be the first indigenous community in Canada […]

Let’s take a look at all the new Superchargers in the U.S. that have become operational since our last update, courtesy of data from Supercharge and information gathered by patrons of the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Nov. 22, 2020 Garage #4 of the Jack London Square Market at 255 2nd […]

According to Bloomberg Opinion, Volkswagen’s annual spending update for investors quickly turned into a display of how the veteran automaker plans on measuring up to Tesla. Despite Tesla having only a fraction of the sales VW does, Elon Musk’s company boasts over four times the German automaker’s market cap. VW appears to be obsessed with […]

In a recently published video on YouTube, user Chuck Cook again puts Full Self-Driving Beta 5 (version 2020.44.15.3) on his Model Y through a comprehensive set of scenarios that range from stop signs and traffic lights to busy intersections and heavy traffic. Full-Self Driving (FSD), currently in limited public beta, is Tesla’s proprietary driver assistance technology, and […]

Ever since the iPhone 12 lineup was launched, many Tesla owners with these specific devices have been unable to use the Tesla app over AT&T’s cellular data. According to reports on the TMC Forums, iOS 14.2.1 (released Nov. 19) rids the iPhone 12 of this particular problem, restoring complete functionality to the Tesla app. @elonmusk […]

According to a commercial building permit found and shared to the TMC Forums by user MarcoRP (@MontrealTesla), Tesla has been approved to start work on an existing commercial building located at 1100 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, and turn it into a Service Center. Tesla has already made it clear that the company wants to establish more […]

According to a report by CNBC, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has deemed Tesla employees working at the company’s Fremont, California factory “essential workers”. This move exempts Tesla employees from California’s new Limited Stay at Home order. The California Department of Public Health has deemed Tesla employees "essential workers" in the state and exempted […]

Companies can now launch robotaxis in California after the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted approval to charge for and offer shared rides. According to an article published by TechCrunch, the decision was made on Thursday. Robotaxi companies get the green light to charge for rides in California https://t.co/VjG9acz0tC by @kirstenkorosec — TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) November […]

Tesla’s Supercharger network is continuously — and swiftly — expanding to facilitate its consumers. Let’s take a look at the Superchargers that went live in the U.S. between Nov. 19 and Nov. 21, with data compiled thanks to Supercharge. Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Nov. 19, 2020 Target at 2185 […]

Tesla short sellers have suffered a further loss of $4 billion USD this week, reports an article published by Yahoo Finance. According to S3 Partners, the total for 2020 tallies up to $30.3 billion USD in losses for the short sellers. Why Tesla took so long to get into the S&P 500 — and what […]

“Giga Texas factory will be an asskicker,” says a recent comment from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and judging by how well things are progressing at the 2,481-acre Gigafactory site in Austin, Texas, that statement will certainly hold up. In a recently published YouTube video, Jeff Roberts gives us another progress update on day 120 of construction at […]

According to CBC News, the Legault administration is set up to present a ban on the sales of new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powered vehicles in 2035 as the spearhead of its green economy plan. The Quebec government will unveil its plans on Monday, November 16. The Quebec government's green economy plan is expected to include […]

After complaints of battery fires in Chevrolet Bolt EVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working in collaboration with General Motors Co. (GM) to find the cause of the problem. In the meantime, GM has decided to recall 68,667 Chevy Bolt units manufactured between 2017 and 2019, reports The Detroit News.  Chevy Bolt […]

After bringing auto-dimming side mirrors back to the Model 3 earlier this year with the 2020 refresh for its prized electric vehicle, Tesla appears to be silently adding the feature to newer Model Y units as well — as confirmed by Reddit user ThunderMusc1e in a recent thread. As suggested by their name, auto-dimming side mirrors automatically […]

Reddit user dandorato recently posted some newly captured images of the under-development Tesla showroom and service center in Naperville, Illinois, giving us an update on the location’s progress. View post on imgur.com Located at 3200 Ogden Ave in Naperville, locals will recognize the structure as the former GMC Hummer dealership, and Tesla has chosen not to […]