Stories by Nehal Malik

SpaceX last week asked Starlink subscribers to help the company convince the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject changes to the 12 GHz spectrum proposed by DISH Network that would render Starlink “unusable for most Americans.” According to PCMag, more than 70,000 Starlink customers heeded SpaceX’s call. As of Tuesday, the FCC has received […]

In a recently published YouTube video, Tesla Greater China highlighted the company’s Over-the-Air (OTA) update system. Tesla uses “OTA updates that evolve in real-time to ensure every car on the road is infused with the latest technology,” the company wrote in the video description. The video showcases that beyond being fully electric and not giving […]

According to Tesla enthusiast @tesla_adri, the electric vehicle (EV) maker has set up a booth at the “IdeenExpo” in Hannover, Germany. The company is showing off the cross section of a Model Y chassis with a structural battery pack featuring its new 4680 battery cells, as well as a solar-powered range extender trailer at the […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently announced the addition of the first Tesla Model 3 to the emirate’s taxi fleet on a trial basis. The pilot project seeks to determine the viability of deploying Tesla vehicles as taxis in Dubai. “The usage of Tesla electric vehicles in Dubai taxi fleet is an exceptional experience, […]

Toyota has run out of a $7,500 tax credit available for buyers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the U.S. — reports Automotive News. The Japanese automaker reported 3,876 plug-in sales for June, putting the company over the 200,000 credit-eligible sales every automaker is allowed in the U.S. Toyota […]

According to a report from German broadcaster Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority has ordered Tesla to recall Model 3 and Model Y units in the country over an issue with the vehicles’ emergency systems, reports rbb24.de (via Bloomberg). The automotive regulator announced on June 29 that it has identified a bug with an […]

Tesla’s Model Y was the overall best-selling vehicle in Norway during June, according to the latest country’s automotive statistics (via @alex_avoigt). The Model Y didn’t just top electric vehicle (EV) sales in the country, but actually sold the most units of any car on the market — electric or otherwise. Tesla sold a total of […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto have all shared delivery numbers for the month of June and the second quarter of this year — reports Yahoo Finance. NIO delivered a total of 12,961 vehicles in June, almost doubling up on its 7,024 deliveries from May. The company reported deliveries of 25,059 […]

Audi AG plans to launch 20 new electric vehicles (EVs) between 2023 and 2027, the company’s head of technical development Oliver Hoffman said during a recent press briefing — reports Automotive News. The luxury automaker has had a rough time these past couple of years. Audi, like most other automakers, has been racked with component […]

Tesla on Saturday morning announced production and delivery numbers for Q2 2022. The electric vehicle (EV) maker produced 258,580 cars and delivered a total of 254,695 units across the globe. “In the second quarter, we produced over 258,000 vehicles and delivered over 254,000 vehicles, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and factory shutdowns beyond our control,” the […]

Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s interview on an episode of Getting Stoned, a podcast hosted by CleanTechnica‘s Johnna Crider (@JohnnaCrider1), is available now. Crider conducted the interview with Musk last week at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. My interview with @elonmusk is now live. Listen herehttps://t.co/2KyziRFIEA pic.twitter.com/EQwUmQmUqL — Johnna (@JohnnaCrider1) July 1, 2022 According to the […]

SpaceX has been sending emails to Starlink customers asking for their help fighting American television and satellite provider DISH Network’s attempts to claim rights to the 12 GHz spectrum band that Starlink operates on. Take a look at the email in question below, as shared by David McCarthy (@Andy8671025): “Today we ask for your support […]

Tesa has installed 8 Superchargers at the Laguna Seca Raceway in central California, @TeslaCharging said in a tweet on Wednesday morning. The electric vehicle (EV) maker was able to install the chargers really quickly since they came pre-fabricated. Installing pre-assembled Superchargers at Laguna Seca pic.twitter.com/TZ9DkwTpqM — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) June 29, 2022 Tesla started using […]

Nicole Feist over at Royal Caribbean Blog, took a weekend trip on the one cruise ship currently trialing SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on the open sea. She recently shared speed tests from her time aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas (via Reddit). Royal Caribbean earlier this month announced its partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink Wi-Fi […]

According to a report from Electrek, Tesla’s new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, is currently capable of producing “at least 2,000” Model Y units per week. Sources told the publication that Giga Texas has ramped up production to several thousand vehicles per week. People familiar with the developments at the site also said the plant is making […]