GMC today announced ‘Extract Mode’ is coming soon to its Hummer EV, which allows the pickup to “activate its adaptive Air Ride Suspension to raise approximately 6” and overcome tough obstacles in its path.” The automaker says Extract Mode will be arriving in an upcoming software update. There are various modes for the Hummer EV […]
Electric vehicle sales continue to surge in the United States and beyond, amid rising gas prices. Yet automakers are unable to keep up with demand given recent chip shortages and supply chain headwinds. According to monthly vehicle registration data from S&P Global Mobility (formerly IHS Market), Tesla is dominating EV registrations in the United States. Axios […]
Image via The Verge With the recent launch of SpaceX’s Starlink for RVs service, which allows month-to-month satellite internet service where active coverage is available, Thomas Ricker writing for The Verge reviewed the latest offering and tested it in Europe. Starink and its ‘Dishy McFlatface’ satellite dish was put to the test by Ricker with […]
Tesla joined the Pride Parade in San Francisco, California yesterday, showcasing a ‘Cyber Pride’ Model X in a rainbow-themed wrap. A video shared to the Tesla Motors Instagram page on Sunday detailed a refresh Model X ‘Cyber Pride’ version rolling down the parade route, with its Falcon Wing doors open with staff both inside and […]
Depending on where you live, Tesla Superchargers can be a busy place to be, especially in cities with high concentrations of the electric vehicles or busy routes during holiday travel periods. Tesla’s in-car navigation automatically calculates where you should stop to Supercharge when you enter in your destination. Upon closer arrival at a Supercharger, the […]
After re-launching Enhanced Autopilot in the U.S. (and Canada), Tesla appears to be adding in the feature for some of its Model Y existing inventory listings. According to one 2022 Model Y All-Wheel Drive Standard Range with 4680 battery from Giga Texas, the listing showed local delivery in Miami was available (as previously reported) for […]
Tesla is again offering free Supercharging at select locations for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. “Avoid the rush this Fourth of July holiday and charge for free during off-peak hours at Superchargers along select travel routes in the United States,” says Tesla. The free off-peak Supercharging takes place from Friday, July 1 to […]
After Enhanced Autopilot started making its way to other countries around the world, Tesla has relaunched the Autopilot add-on on its website and within the company’s mobile app for purchase (via @SawyerMerritt). Enhanced Autopilot is available for $6,000 USD in the U.S. and $6,400 CAD in Canada, as of writing. The add-on includes the standard […]
The Town of Bargersville in Indiana is set to expand the police department’s Tesla fleet, which currently stands at seven vehicles, amid surging gas prices. According to officer Jeremy Roll from the Bargersville Police Department, he said, “I think it has been a great investment for us so far,” reports Fox59. The police department purchased […]
Tesla’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders is set for Thursday, August 4, 2022, set to kick off at 4:30pm CT. It will be live-streamed on the web, plus an in-person event will be available as well, determined by random draw. You can join the 2022 Tesla annual meeting of shareholders virtually by clicking this link. […]
Tesla is asking Powerwall owners in California to join the ‘Tesla Virtual Power Plant’, an Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) pilot offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Participants joining to support the grid will earn $2/kWh “for every additional kWh your Powerwall delivers during an event.” Tesla says “addjust your Backup Reserve to set […]
Toyota is urging owners of its new bZ4X electric SUV to stop driving the car, as part of a worldwide recall, reports the Financial Times. According to the Japanese automaker, its fleet of 2,700 bZ4X electric SUVs could have their wheels fall off, due to loose bolts. Affected vehicles are 2,200 in Europe, 280 in […]
After offering an Acceleration Boost upgrade for Tesla’s Model Y with 4680 battery pack, the electric automaker has since removed it, as of today, according to YouTube channel Spoken Reviews. Around June 12 or so, the option to purchase the Acceleration Boost was available for $2,000 USD, for Spoken Review’s Model Y AWD with 4680 […]
Tesla’s Model Y All-Wheel Drive with 4680 structural battery pack has hit existing online inventory in Florida, allowing for local delivery in select cities. This means you can purchase one of these new Model Y vehicles manufactured from Gigafactory Texas right away by clicking a few buttons online. The Model Y AWD is available right […]
In part three of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley interview with Elon Musk, the electric carmaker CEO revealed the Cybertruck design has been finalized. When asked about Cybertruck, Musk said “design is finally locked. For sure locked.” Musk noted with last year’s chip shortage being “so bad”, it wouldn’t have been possible to start Cybertruck. […]
