Stories by Peter McGuthrie
Honda Joins Tesla for Emissions Compliance in Europe
The world is just beginning to bridge the gap between conventional gas cars and zero-emission vehicles, and the change can’t come soon enough. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Honda would be joining Fiat Chrysler in pooling its fleet with Tesla, in order to meet compliance standards for Europe’s tough emissions requirements. The news comes just […]
Fisker Now Trading on NYSE, But No Products or Revenue Yet
We’ve already seen what happens to a company that tries to make progress in the market without a product – and that company isn’t doing too hot at the moment. In a new bid to become the world’s most “emotionally-desirable” and “eco-friendly” cars, California-based Fisker Inc. (FSR) went public on Friday, despite having no cars […]
Tesla Giga Berlin Plans Over 600 Onsite EV Charging Stations
Tesla has been building chargers all over the world for its customers, but now it’ll do the same at one of its many homebases. According to a recent filing for Giga Berlin, as retrieved by Teslarati, Tesla has plans to build over 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations onsite. The charging spots, which are set […]
Tesla Leads Global EV OEM Sales from Q1-Q3: Report
Zero and low-emission vehicles are beginning to pick up major steam – and their popularization couldn’t come soon enough, with the effects of the climate crisis beginning to take shape. Of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the electric vehicle (EV) world, Tesla is sitting on top with the most cars sold between Q1 and […]
Starlink Internet Speedtest Results Crush Viasat, Hughesnet
SpaceX’s Starlink internet beta service is rolling out to lucky folks at the cost of $99 per month, not including the $499 fees for the satellite dish and WiFi router. Now, we are starting to see the first Ookla Speedtest results for Starlink internet public beta according to PCMag and download speeds are showing as within […]
Tesla Quietly Axes Regenerative Braking Strength Option in Newer Models
Both Tesla and the electric vehicle (EV) company’s fanbase are akin to the process of swapping out new and old features, as new models are delivered over the years. However, not every change is a hit with fans. According to Electrek, Tesla has silently removed a driver control option for regenerative braking capacity in its […]
SpaceX Now Bidding on $20 Billion FCC Fund for Rural Internet
Starlink low-Earth orbit internet service is seeming closer and closer, and the bidding for an exciting potential contract could even further accelerate the implementation of its services through taxpayer money. Starlink parent company, SpaceX, stands to win a contract with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding money from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), as […]
Tesla Browser Plays Google Stadia: Here is Assassin’s Creed [VIDEO]
The idea of gaming inside one’s Tesla is heating up, with owners sharing videos of themselves playing games and the company planning to develop its own game studio. Now, in a post on Reddit, a Tesla owner has posted a picture of himself playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for Stadia inside his Tesla. The user also […]
Tesla to Open New Service Centers Every Week in 2021: Report
For those interested in zero-emission vehicles, now feels like the perfect time to be alive – but for customers with zero-emission vehicles, vehicle service is seriously lacking in comparison with gas cars, and Tesla is no stranger to the problem. Now, Tesla has stated internally that it would be getting ready to make a massive […]
Tesla Supercharger Opening in Hrútafjörður, Iceland
Image via mbl.is The Tesla Model 3, and a number of other electric vehicles (EVs), are selling better than ever in Iceland, with the country helping to lead the charge into a zero-emission vehicle world alongside a number of other countries. Starting next week, Tesla will open new Supercharging locations for its customers in Iceland. […]
Tesla Terafactory Texas Construction Update Oct. 28 [4K VIDEO]
Tesla’s Terafactory Austin and Gigafactory Berlin are both well underway right now, and new progress updates come in on a pretty much week-to-week basis at this point. In a new video released by Jeff Roberts on YouTube, Terafactory Texas is shown under progress as of Wednesday, depicting a number of exciting new additions to the […]
Tesla Model 3 Leads European EV Sales in September 2020
Each month feels more robust than the last for electric vehicle (EV) sales, with both growing demand around the world and growing access to charging, service, and the EVs themselves. In September 2020, Europe EV sales saw a record month with a 12% share of the entire vehicle market, with a total of 160,000 EV […]
Panasonic Developing New Battery for Tesla Based on 4680 Cell Format
The role of the electric vehicle (EV) battery has shifted considerably over the past few years, and now, more than ever before, EV batteries are in incredibly high demand trying to keep up with the budding EV market. On Thursday, Panasonic stated that it was working to create a new battery cell for Tesla, based […]
New Tesla Service Center Coming to Puerto Rico: Report
New Tesla service centers, showrooms, and factories are popping up all over the world, with further plans of development already in the works. According to a post on Reddit, Puerto Rico is now gaining its very own Tesla service center, as depicted by a building permit posted on the fence of the new property in […]
Tesla Model 3 Sound Issue: No Fix Yet, Only Promise of Firmware Update
As a brand, Tesla is no stranger to bugs or design flaws. Still, seeing certain recurring bugs, especially those that place the driver in danger, can make any electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast’s blood boil. For one specific example, Tesla owners are seeing a recurring bug where the sound of anything within the car does not […]