Tesla’s Megapack battery storage systems will soon power a massive new utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in California. Arevon Energy has officially kicked off construction of the $600 million, 300 MW/1,200 MWh Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, just outside San Diego, with completion expected in January 2026. The Nighthawk facility will be capable […]
A massive new Tesla-powered battery energy storage system (BESS) has officially come online in San Diego, California (via 10News). Located in Barrio Logan, the Peregrine Energy Storage Project cost $106 million and was developed by clean energy firm Arevon. It uses Tesla’s Megapack technology and is designed to store enough electricity to power 200,000 homes […]
Tesla is set to officially bring its signature fast-charging infrastructure to India, with the company’s first Supercharger station opening this Monday, August 4, in Mumbai (via NDTV). Located at the upscale One BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex), the Supercharger site will feature four V4 Supercharging stalls capable of delivering up to 250 kW peak DC charging speeds, […]
SpaceX has successfully launched its 11th operational human spaceflight mission for NASA. On Friday, August 1, at 11:43 a.m. ET / 8:43 a.m. PT, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying the Crew-11 mission aboard a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station […]
A jury has found Tesla partially liable for a fatal 2019 crash in Key Largo, Florida, and has ordered the company to pay $329 million in total damages — $200 million of which are punitive. The verdict marks a significant blow for the automaker, which has long argued that drivers are responsible for staying alert […]
Tesla is dramatically expanding its Supercharger network in Portugal, with over 90 new charging stalls planned across seven cities, thanks to the recent approval of the country’s new Electric Mobility regulation. According to an update shared by the official @TeslaCharging account on X, the new regulation has cleared the way for faster Supercharger deployment across […]
SpaceX on Wednesday highlighted a software feature for Starlink that makes its satellite internet service even more resilient in real-world conditions — especially in environments where the terminal’s view of the sky is partially obstructed by trees, buildings, or other obstacles. According to a new Starlink Update, the system now routes traffic around obstructions with […]
SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service has officially expanded into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity — starting with a rather unexpected use case: beekeeping in New Zealand (via PCMag). Local mobile carrier One NZ, the first in the world to offer Starlink-powered cellular service back in December, has started using the satellite-based network to […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has just added a new and more convenient way to pay: ACH Direct Debit. The new payment method allows U.S. customers to link their bank accounts directly to their Starlink account, enabling automatic monthly payments with no added fees. The news comes from a recent email sent to Starlink users, […]
Tesla is setting its sights on a major expansion of its Robotaxi ride-hailing service across the U.S., with new job listings revealing plans to bring the service to several new cities. As first spotted by longtime Tesla watcher @teslayoda, Tesla has posted openings for Autopilot Vehicle Operators — a role typically tied to Robotaxi testing […]
Tesla recently rolled out a dynamic pricing model for its Robotaxi ride-hailing service, doing away with the flat $6.90 (up from the equally meme-worthy launch price of $4.20) per ride fee and moving toward a more distance-based system. While the Robotaxi app doesn’t display an official price breakdown yet, early rider reports are helping piece together […]
Tesla has officially launched its long-anticipated ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area, marking a significant step forward in the company’s autonomous vehicle roadmap. In a Wednesday post on X, @Tesla_AI confirmed that invites to the Bay Area service are now being sent out. The rollout comes as part of a new Tesla Robotaxi […]
The Canadian province of Ontario has officially cancelled its $100 million USD agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet to 15,000 homes in northern parts of the region, according to a report from Global News. Originally signed in November 2023, the deal was intended to bridge the digital divide in remote communities by leveraging […]
General Motors has just released the first official teaser for its all-new, next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, confirming that the affordable electric vehicle will return in 2026 — with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port onboard. Production of the outgoing Bolt EV and Bolt EUV ended in December 2023 as GM shifted focus to its […]
Tesla has begun rolling out dynamic pricing for its Robotaxi service, replacing the previously flat $6.90 fare cap with a system that adjusts pricing based on ride distance. The change, spotted by longtime Tesla watcher and Robotaxi pilot participant Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), is part of a new app update — version 25.7.10 — that also […]
