Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

China’s leading battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), announced plans to begin mass production and delivery of its groundbreaking M3P batteries this year, reports Reuters. According to CATL Chairman Zeng Yuqun, M3P batteries will offer superior energy density and performance compared to lithium-ion phosphate batteries, while also being more cost-effective than nickel and […]

Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered on March 16 to the Cater Water Treatment Plant in Santa Barbara, California. The battery systems, funded by SCE’s Self Generation Incentive Program, will provide power backup to the plant, a critical city facility, while also managing demand on the electricity grid. This development aligns with the city’s adopted Strategic […]

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, has recently hit a major milestone by producing 5,000 cars per week, according to a tweet liked by CEO Elon Musk. Update: Tesla has confirmed the 5,000 per week number on Saturday. Giga Berlin hits 5k builds/week—1 year after delivering the first vehicles to customers pic.twitter.com/PZigSaSci5 — Tesla (@Tesla) March […]

Tesla started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.3.3 to employees and some testers on Friday evening, with its 2022.45.12 software update. FSD beta 11.3.3 release notes were shared by @winnersechelon and also downloaded by testers such as James Locke. #FSDBeta 11.3.3 rolled out last night. Curious to see what has been polished to allow […]

Ford Motor Co. has ambitious plans for its next electric F-Series pickup, with driver-assistance features so advanced that drivers might even be able to take a nap while traveling at 60 miles per hour. In Friday’s interview with Bloomberg Television, Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested that drivers could potentially sleep or make calls as their […]

Lucid Motors announced on Thursday that Apple CarPlay is now standard on every Lucid Air sedan, along with Android Auto. Apple CarPlay® is standard on every #LucidAir. pic.twitter.com/Daw0zDlne4 — Lucid Motors (@LucidMotors) March 23, 2023 Apple CarPlay is an in-car infotainment system that allows iPhone users to access and use various apps and features from […]

The US Air Force has begun using commercial Starlink satellites to communicate with airmen dispersed across the extensive Indo-Pacific region, according to officials at the US Forces Japan base, reports Stars and Stripes. The 730th Air Mobility Squadron recently showcased one of three newly acquired Starlink terminals during a visit by the Air Force Expeditionary […]

Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication announces Starlink’s registration with SECP. SpaceX’s Starlink, a satellite internet service provider, is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s internet landscape by offering high-speed, affordable connectivity across the country. The news comes after a meeting between the Global Director of SpaceX, Ryan Goodnight, and the Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication, […]

The popular Tesla companion app adds tire, brake, and HVAC maintenance alerts, charging alerts, and more in its latest update. The Tessie mobile app, a popular choice for Tesla owners looking to enhance their ownership experience, has announced a series of updates aimed at providing better maintenance alerts and additional features. Designed to help users […]

Back in January the Pwn2Own security conference announced Tesla would be a sponsor again for 2023. The conference offers cash prizes for white hat hackers to demonstrate live exploits, allowing companies such as Tesla to learn more about beefing up their software and hardware security. This year saw the addition of the Steam VM Escape category […]

Tesla has informed employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit for its cheapest electric car, the Model 3 Standard Range, due to the vehicle’s batteries being sourced from China, according to information obtained by Electrek. The tax credit program for electric vehicles, which came into effect in January, has led […]

The Information has exclusively reported that Badeel, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Alpha Dhabi, an investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, are gearing up to participate in a multibillion-dollar funding round for Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Sources familiar with the investor discussions have revealed this development. SpaceX and Morgan Stanley, the […]

Tesla has aired a new video on its YouTube video to explain how Drag Strip Mode works on a Model S Plaid. Chris from Tesla Performance Engineering shared some key insights into how this feature works, which transforms the way Tesla Model S Plaid owners experience acceleration and speed on the drag strip. Drag Strip […]

Koji Sato emphasizes the importance of hydrogen alongside electric vehicles in the company’s future. Toyota’s incoming CEO Koji Sato has announced that hydrogen will play a significant role in the company’s carbon neutral strategy, alongside a stronger focus on electric vehicles. Sato aims to expand hydrogen infrastructure and its applications across various industries by the […]

After Tesla cut Model 3 prices in January, the entry version in Canada again qualified for the federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) rebate of $5,000 CAD. The latest data from Transport Canada shows there were just 2 cars from Tesla in January that gained the iZEV rebate. In February, this number surged to 1,777 […]