Stories by Peter McGuthrie

Michigan to Build Wireless Charging Road for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

As zero-emission vehicles continue to grow in popularity throughout the world, charging infrastructure remains a major barrier to mainstream adoption – and while range anxiety and concerns over charging continue to plague potential battery-powered car buyers, one U.S. state is looking for solutions in new technology. A new pilot program is emerging in Michigan after […]

SpaceX Dragon Upgrades Next: Oven for Food, Starlink Wi-Fi, New Toilets

The SpaceX Inspiration4 mission of civilians returned safely in the Dragon spacecraft over the weekend, and some are already looking to internal spacecraft upgrades for the next civilian mission Following a meeting with the Inspiration4 crew to congratulate them in person, SpaceX CEO @Elon Musk responded in jest to users saying that the next SpaceX […]

Mercedes-Benz EQS Pricing Starts at $102,310 in the U.S.

The Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) EQ platform unveiled its flagship EV earlier this year, the EQS, and on Tuesday the company officially shared the pricing models for the upcoming vehicle. Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and different packages for the upcoming electric 2022 EQS sedan, which starts at a base price of $102,310 USD, according to […]

Tesla Service and Auto Body Repair Page Gets Redesign

Following Tesla’s move to begin offering service subscriptions in return for diagnostic tools for maintenance and repairs, the company has reportedly updated its site to accommodate the new set of services. Tesla has updated its service website with a new design, as well as new information about signing up for service subscriptions for approved professional […]

Tesla Expands Virtual Power Plant to Victorian Residents in Australia

Tesla announced plans on Tuesday to expand the Tesla Energy Plan from South Australia to Victorian residents reports One Step Off the Grid. The move will be powered by Victoria’s Big Battery, recently connected to the grid, a series of Tesla Megapacks connected to the region’s electrical grid. The system will use “Time of Use” […]

Hackers Show Off Tesla FSD Beta 9.1 in the Streets of Ukraine [VIDEO]

Following recent footage of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Ukraine, the hackers are at it again with a newly-updated software version – and the results are impressive. Ukrainian hackers from the channel Doctor Elon shared new footage of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 9.1 on Sunday, after obtaining the software despite […]

Elon Musk Throws Shade at President Biden Over SpaceX Inspiration4 Snub

After a series of White House events and subsidies snubbing Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again taken to Twitter to raise questions about the administration’s decisions – this time, on behalf of SpaceX and the Inspiration4 team. Tesla’s @Elon Musk dealt another jab to U.S. President Joe […]

Original Tesla Roadster Drives North to South in the UK in Record Time

As an attempt to raise money for a clean energy-focused non-profit, one group of Tesla admirers in the United Kingdom (UK) has driven an original Tesla Roadster across the country in record time over the weekend. A thread from @David Peilow shared throughout the weekend documented a trip in an 11-year-old Tesla Roadster driving from […]

Tesla Hiring for Internships in Europe and the USA

As the company grows, it seems like Tesla is continuously hiring, most recently announcing multiple job listings at Gigafactory Shanghai, along with a wide range of new internships for those in Germany and in the U.S. Tesla is hiring for a number of internship positions throughout the world, according to a page on Tesla’s website […]

Tesla Model Y Approved For Sale in Australia, Launch Imminent

Last month, the Tesla Model Y landed in Australia, causing users to consider if the electric vehicle (EV) would soon become available in the country. Tesla’s Model Y has now approved by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications ROVER in the Australian market, meaning the electric SUV isn’t far from becoming a […]

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: Close-Ups of Interior and Exterior [VIDEO]

Although Rivian technically released the first electric pickup truck earlier this week, some are calling Ford’s electric F-150 the first “full-size” electric pickup truck, matching the size of the company’s previous F-150 trucks with internal combustion engines (ICEs). In a video shared by popular and in-depth car reviewer Alex on Autos on Wednesday, Alex Dykes […]