Stories by Peter McGuthrie
Ford Throws Shade at Tesla: “Roof Doesn’t Come Off” Mustang Mach-E
Ford recently released its first electric vehicle (EV), the vaguely Mustang-looking Mustang Mach-E, and it’s already begun taking jabs at Tesla without a zero-emissions car even on the road yet. In a statement to the press, Ford’s EV head Darren Palmer subtly told the press that Ford wouldn’t have any of the quality control issues […]
Apple Car Will Launch in 2025-2027 at the Earliest Says Reliable Analyst
As Apple finalizes plans for a self-driving electric vehicle (EV), entitled Project Titan, EV companies and consumers alike are left wondering what exactly the tech company will be releasing. While previous reports held that Apple’s EV might be released as soon as 2024, a new research note released by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from […]
Tesla Coming to India in Early 2021, Confirms Government
Tesla has been expanding its operations globally, and as such, a newer rumor which posits that the company will expand into India in early 2021 has just been confirmed. On Monday, the Indian Express reported that India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, told the media that Tesla plans to start operations […]
Volkswagen’s Mobile Charging Robot Resembles the Tesla ‘Snake’ Charger [VIDEO]
The future is autonomous, and technology to support the claim is already being revealed to the public on an almost weekly basis. On Sunday, Volkswagen released a short teaser video on YouTube, debuting its new, mobile charging robot which can operate with full autonomy. The robots, when fully operational, will be able to haul compact […]
Tesla Owner Recounts Model S Catching Fire in Interview
Usmaan Ahmad was driving down the road in Frisco, Texas, before hearing what sounded like the dropping “of an axle on a normal car.” The problem with this sound? The vehicle was still intact, though Ahmad still decided to stop and get out. What happened next was almost unbelievable. “This was shooting out like a […]
First SpaceX Starlink Internet Gateway Discovered in Canada
SpaceX’s Starlink internet limited beta has been available for a few months now in Canada and the United States, and as rave reviews continue to roll in, Elon Musk’s company is working hard behind the scenes to fortify its network. One Reddit user managed to spot uplink terminals and other fibre network hardware from SpaceX’s […]
Panasonic to Build Tesla 4680 Battery Prototypes in Early 2021: Report
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries make up a major piece of the sustainable transportation puzzle, and Panasonic has been working on this technology since the beginning. On Saturday, it was announced that Panasonic plans to begin production in early 2021 on prototypes for a new, cheaper battery for Tesla, at the request of the latter, according […]
Man Sleeping in Speeding Tesla Charged with Dangerous Driving
Tesla’s driver assistance systems have largely caused an exciting amount of internet clamor, though some are taking the semi-autonomous systems way too seriously. In the summer, we reported on a Canadian man who was caught napping behind the wheel of his Tesla, and now we have an update on his charges. British Columbia resident, Leran […]
SpaceX Starship SN8 High-Altitude Flight Recap [4K VIDEO]
A new video tweeted by SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday shows the company’s Starship SN8 rocket take off from the Cameron County, Texas launch site. The video shows an Earth-shattering new maneuver, which the company claims will allow rockets to land on any surface, even without the use of a runway. The breakthrough […]
South Australia and Neoen Double Hornsdale Battery Capacity
Along with building electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla has been working hard to push its energy storage business around the world. And with new locations ranging from California in the US all the way to South Australia, the company’s work is paying off – for itself and for its beneficiaries. The South Australian government and Neoen […]
Tesla Hits Record 21,606 Model 3 Sales in China for November: Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm, and it’s only a matter of time before ICE automobiles are a thing of the past. For the second month in a row, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has outsold the Tesla Model 3, making it China’s top-selling EV once again. But the Wuling is a […]
Starlink Internet vs HughesNet Speed Test
With SpaceX’s Starlink beta already out and available to a limited number of users, the company is already garnering a lot of positive attention before truly releasing its product. The attention is warranted too, as shown by a new speed test between two satellite internet service providers (ISPs). According to a post on Reddit, a […]
Starlink Internet Update: Snow Melt Mode, Xbox Live Fix and More
SpaceX’s Starlink has been making atmospheric waves this year, with customers having received the first round of the company’s self-dubbed “Better than Nothing” beta earlier this fall. And now, a new wave of updates is storming its beta users’ interfaces, offering a happy holiday gift from the aeronautics company. According to an email to beta […]
Nikola Motors Trashes Republic Services Contract
It’s been a rough year for Nikola Motors, and somehow, a new announcement has revealed that the company’s year from hell is not over. Nikola Motors has announced that it will no longer pursue its previously-announced partnership with refuse company Republic Services, according to a press release Wednesday. In the release, Nikola shares that both […]
New V3 Superchargers Being Added at Nürburgring, Germany Station
With Tesla’s operations expanding globally, the electric vehicle (EV) giant will also need to expand charging stations globally – and we’re seeing new Superchargers built nearly every few days. Still, there’s much room for improvement, and the company will likely place expanding the charging network at the forefront of its efforts for the next several […]