Stories by Peter McGuthrie

LG Chem to Supply Batteries for Tesla Model Y in China

Tesla has been working closely with LG Chem Ltd, even expressing interest in owning a small portion of the company’s stake. As LG Chem Ltd, and other companies, to be sure, provide the battery supply needs to electric vehicle (EV) companies moving forward, it will be interesting to see which batteries land where. On Sunday, […]

Charging a Tesla Model 3 with a Portable Solar Rig [4K VIDEO]

Practicality isn’t always the goal in life – sometimes it’s fun just to shake things up and see what works, even if you may never do it again. Such is the case with YouTube channel The Tech of Tech’s newest video, released Thursday, which shows that you can, in fact, charge a Tesla with your […]

Tesla Asks Businesses in Canada to Host Superchargers

On its website Friday, Tesla announced it would be looking for business owners in Vancouver and Toronto to apply to host Superchargers on-site, with applications open until December 15. Eligible businesses should have room for at least eight Tesla Supercharger stations, and is based on a set of merit criteria scoring up to 80 points, […]

Fremont Police Tesla Fleet Coming After Successful Pilot Program

Tesla police cars are popping up around the US right now, and one of the first pilot programs has been determined a success by a California Police Department. On Thursday, the Fremont Police Department released information on its pilot program, which used a Tesla Model S as a patrol car, and the department has determined […]

Some Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Orders Hit ‘Prepare for Delivery’ Stage

Tesla’s Model Y 7-seater has changed status to “prepare for delivery” for those who pre-ordered the EV on the company’s website, according to Tesmanian (save 10% off floor mats with coupon TESLANORTH10). The change signifies that the Model Y units are nearly ready to be delivered, and may even beat the company’s original goal of […]

Tesla Model Y Range Increase Coming, Hints Software Update

Tesla’s latest firmware update started rolling out to Canada and US customers on Wednesday, and the results are telling. Software update 2020.44.15 from Tesla includes a surprise efficiency package for the latest Model Y refresh, entitled MY_2021 – leaving many speculating as to whether the update will increase range for the Model Y, as reported […]

Consumer Reports Lowers Tesla Reliability Score, Blames Model Y

Tesla began production of its Model Y crossover in January, though it’s not exactly considered the most reliable of the company’s lineup, according to a new survey. In an annual reliability survey conducted by Consumer Reports, the Tesla Model Y was ranked far below average reliability, pulling Tesla’s total ranking down significantly, as reported by […]

Oregon Tesla Model 3 Driver Wrecks Car, Miraculously Survives

Teslas have been known for their immense safety, though we hope drivers never have to put that to the test. Fortunately, when they do, they typically show how safe they really are. On Wednesday, a Tesla Model 3 wrecked in Corvallis, Oregon going over 100 mph, and the driver managed to walk away sustaining only […]

Tesla, Rivian, Lucid and Others Form First EV Lobbying Group

A swift move to sustainable transportation would not only be prudent and timely, but it is also well-underway. And with a brand new lobbying group working to push the world forward towards zero-emissions cars, the move may happen even faster than previously expected. A number of companies including Tesla, Uber, Rivian, and Lucid Motors have […]

Tesla Giga Berlin Starts Hiring for Battery Cell Production

With Tesla Giga Berlin’s battery cell production operations soon to be underway, the company has begun hiring for a Cell Manufacturing Operational Leader, a Cell Shop Senior Leader, and a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, as reported by Teslarati. Drew Baglino, VP of Technology and Senior Vice President of Power Train and Energy Engineering, posted the jobs […]

SpaceX to Test Starlink Internet Aboard Gulfstream Jets

SpaceX has shared plans to expand Starlink testing by using a Gulfstream to connect with the network, as reported by CNBC. The plans were shared via a request to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in which SpaceX CEO Elon Musk asked if the company could add Starlink Terminals “on a Gulfstream for a period of […]

Tesla Terafactory Texas Construction Update for Nov. 17 [4K VIDEO]

In a new video uploaded by Randy of YouTube channel Terafactory Texas, drone footage shows the construction site of Tesla’s new factory-to-be, along with the addition of a number of concrete columns to the site’s south side in preparation for completing the foundation of the building. While a number of other new procedures are happening […]