Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Berlin-Made Tesla Model Y Performance Appears to Have Softer Ride vs Shanghai Builds [VIDEO]
A new video from RSymons RSEV details the differences between the Giga Berlin-made Tesla Model Y Performance, compared to the channel’s Model Y Long Range made at Giga Shanghai. To start, RSEV says the Berlin Model Y apparently has some revised speakers at the front bar, noting only mid-range speakers are there now and tweeters […]
Ford’s First F-150 Lightning Recall is Here, Affecting 2,900 Electric Trucks
Ford issued a recall on Monday for its F-150 Lightning electric pickup in the U.S. and Canada, affecting nearly 2,900 trucks. This is the first recall for the F-150 Lightning and it’s due to a software issue, that may not provide enough warning of low tire pressure, reports Reuters. Ford says the tire pressure monitoring […]
Elon Musk Hits 100 Million Followers on Twitter
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk continues to grow his social media following, as his Twitter account surpassed 100 million followers on Thursday. According to a live count of his Twitter followers on Social Blade, Musk’s account is at roughly 100,017,500 as of writing, fluctuating up and down a few hundred followers at at time. […]
GMC Hummer EV ‘Extract Mode’ Raises Truck 6-inches, Coming via Software Update [VIDEO]
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 […]
Tesla Takes 61% of U.S. EVs Registered in April, Followed by Ford with 8%
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 […]
Starlink RV Review in Europe Praised for Being 100x Faster Than Mobile Networks at Times
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 ‘Cyber Pride’ Model X Hits San Francisco’s Pride Parade [VIDEO]
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 […]
Tesla Navigation Offers ‘Rerouting to a Less Busy Supercharger’
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 […]
Tesla Including ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ with Some Existing Model Y Inventory
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 Offering Free Supercharging for 4th of July Weekend During Off-Peak Hours [LIST]
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 […]
Tesla Launches Enhanced Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, Again
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 […]
Bargersville Police Expanding its Tesla Fleet Amid Surging Gas Prices
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 […]
You Can Attend Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting In-Person by Random Draw
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 Virtual Power Plant Pilot Will Pay Powerwall Owners in California
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 Recalling 2,700 bZ4X Electric Vehicles: Wheels Might Fall Off, Stop Driving Car [Update]
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 […]