Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Green Traffic Light Chime Not Working? You Need to Turn it On

Earlier this month, Tesla’s 2022.20 software update introduced a new feature for basic Autopilot, the version of the driver assist software that comes standard with all vehicles. The feature known as Green Traffic Light Chime was previously only available for customers that purchased Full Self-Driving or Enhanced Autopilot, but now it’s widely available for everyone […]

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Internet in Nigeria in August

SpaceX will launch Starlink in Nigeria next month, according to CEO Elon Musk on Saturday. Responding to a question about when Starlink would launch in Nigeria, Musk said “service turns on next month, which is same time required to deliver a user terminal.” He then directed the user to the company’s website. According to Starlink’s […]

SpaceX Sets New Launch Record with Latest Starlink Mission [VIDEO]

After scrubbing yesterday’s Starlink mission, SpaceX tried again on Friday morning from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with success. SpaceX launched its 32nd mission in 2022, setting a new record for launches in one year. Last year, SpaceX launched 31 times and in 2022, they company surpassed […]

Tesla Q2 2022 Earnings Call Transcript and Supercut Audio [VIDEO]

Tesla today announced its Q2 2022 earnings, reporting $16.9 billion in revenue, up 42% year-over-year. The company saw $2.3 billion in net income and delivered 254,695 cars, up 23.4% year-over-year. If you’re looking for Tesla’s Q2 2022 earnings call transcript you can check it out here on Seeking Alpha. As for a ‘supercut’ of the […]
A studio shot of the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck

When Will Tesla Deliver Cybertruck? Mid-2023 Says Elon Musk

When will Tesla deliver its Cybertruck? According to Tesla’s Q2 2022 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk answered an investor question about when Cybertruck would be officially available and said it would debut in mid-2023. Speaking about Cybertruck, Musk said, “we will bring another level of simplicity and manufacturing improvements with Cybertruck and future products that […]

Tesla Fremont and Giga Nevada Makes 2 Millionth Car

Tesla’s Fremont factory in California has hit a new milestone, producing its 2 millionth car. A picture was shared showing the 2 millionth car surrounded by staff and a sign that read “2 million”. The news was shared on Tuesday morning by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Congrats to Tesla Fremont + Giga Nevada for making […]

SpaceX Signs First Starlink Deal with an Aircraft Maker: De Havilland Canada

SpaceX has signed another customer for its Starlink satellite internet and in-flight Wi-Fi, this time with aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada, based out of Toronto, Ontario. According to De Havilland Canada, it will be refreshing its Dash 8-400 aircraft with new features to “enhance passenger appeal with more functionality and flexibility”, said the company on […]

Uber Expands Hertz Tesla Rentals for Drivers to Canada

According to Uber, drivers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver can now rent Tesla vehicles on a weekly basis. The first Tesla fleet will become available this summer, part of Hertz’s plan to get 50,000 Tesla cars for Uber to rent by 2023. “As we continue towards Uber’s zero-emissions goal, our partnership with Hertz reflects the […]

Tesla Removes Apple Music References in Software Code

Back in December 2020, Tesla’s software code referenced Apple Music in its 2020.48.26 update, as discovered by developer @greentheonly. At the time, @greentheonly force-enabled the Apple Music reference found in Tesla’s software to show a toggle for the streaming service, alongside Tidal. Eventually, Tesla added support for Tidal in November 2021. What about that reference […]