Tesla has deployed a voluntary recall on certain Model 3 and Y units manufactured between December 2018 and March 2021, to check that brake caliper bolts were properly fastened to the vehicle’s frame, according to electrek. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has yet to post the official recall notice, and the news […]
The quadrupeddie animal animation buried in Tesla’s code was unearthed by a hacker earlier this year, though a new contender for the silliest thing seen in a Tesla just entered the ring from a mod made by a software engineer. Seattle-based software engineer Tristan Rice modded the Tesla car animation, replacing the would-be Model 3 […]
A comparison sheet courtesy of TeslaTruckClub showing the specs of the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup side-by-side has surfaced online on Thursday, and many across the web are speculating as to how the vehicle’s range will actually turn out (via u/adamhughey). On the comparison sheet, we see a number of different specs, […]
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill that would effectively increase electric vehicle (EV) tax incentives up to $12,500 for all EVs manufactured by U.S. union workers, according to Reuters. The legislation would eliminate the current EV maximum credit of $7,500, and would only require a base price of under $80,000. The […]
As the electric vehicle (EV) world continues to heat up with the recent release of Ford’s F-150 Lightning (and its Pro variant), Amazon partner Rivian has made minor delays to its delivery plans. According to a press release from Rivian, R1T preorder customers will now begin receiving deliveries in July rather than June, while Launch […]
Tesla fans are beginning to notice the Cybertruck’s extra features, like its under-bumper and wheel-arch cameras, as it has begun displaying around the U.S. earlier this month and is preparing for mass production. However, a new update from Teslarati shows us that a new patent for Tesla was submitted to the U.S. Patent Office this […]
Tesla has been known to offer Supercharging specials, especially in China’s bolstering auto market, and in the latest discounted charge offerings, the U.S. company has announced plans in advance of Memorial Day weekend to offer discounted Supercharging during non-peak hours. According to u/CStyles45, Tesla shared a memo to owners titled “Charge For Less this Memorial […]
In a video shared on Wednesday by Lucid Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer showed various features of its user experience (UX) design and how the elements were created with humans in mind. Among the shots included in the video include the Lucid Air’s dashboard and innovative interactions, as well as breakdowns of how the […]
Despite Tesla’s domination of the European auto market in March, April marked the beginning of a new quarter for the California-based automaker – meaning an overall slow-down in production until the quarter nears its end. In April, Volkswagen landed Europe’s first and second spots for best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), according to registration data collected by […]
Tesla announced plans on Tuesday to begin rolling out its “Pure Vision” camera-based Autopilot system, and with it, the company may lose some designations with a U.S. auto regulator. On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated its website to show that Tesla’s future Model 3 and Y units will lose distinction as […]
SpaceX’s satellite internet company Starlink has already seen some impressive speeds in its infancy, and in a new video, users of the satellite internet are able to game online without any lag or other serious issues. In a video shared by u/BrianSilvalinings on Tuesday, the Starlink user’s Xbox and PS4 are simultaneously wired into the […]
Canadian electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargerQuest has raised $3.1 million (CAD) towards its goal of expanding the EV charging infrastructure, according to a press release on Wednesday. The funding will be dedicated to adding 36 Level 3 EV fast-charger stations, and 100 Level 2 stations spread across Canada. ChargerQuest’s capital gains were led by […]
After announcing that all Chinese data from its cars would be stored locally, Tesla has established a location within the country to store information collected by sensors and cameras on its electric vehicles (EVs), according to Reuters. The news comes following an outburst of scrutiny in recent months, largely due to privacy concerns regarding data […]
Satellite internet provider (IP) Viasat requested for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent SpaceX from launching any more satellites on Friday, according to Space News. The company suggested in a May 21 filing that the agency should have conducted a comprehensive environmental review of Starlink’s satellite constellation prior to approval. Starlink’s constellation, which already […]
After Ford’s unveiling of the F-150 Lightning Pro series, an electric truck developed specifically for commercial and government use, the company’s shares are on the rise in advance of an investor event on Wednesday. Ford’s (F) shares touched five-year highs on Wednesday, following announcements that the company raised its clean energy investing by $8 billion, […]
