Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Charging Instructions: 90% Still Applies
For Tesla’s Model Y made at Gigafactory Texas and 4680 structural battery pack, what are the recommended charging instructions? According to Model Y owner Spoken Reviews, who has been sharing in-depth videos showcasing their new Tesla with the latest 4680 structural battery pack, the recommended charging limit of 90% still applies. The channel asked Tesla […]
SpaceX Starship ‘Ready to Fly’ in July; Second Starship in August: Musk
When will we see the first orbital launch of Starship? SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company’s Starship reusable spacecraft will be “ready to fly next month”. He was responding to a question that asked if July would be possible for the first orbital flight. “I was in the high bay [and] mega […]
Tesla ‘Considering’ Next Factory in Canada and Mexico: Report
Tesla appears to be considering its next factory to be somewhere in North America, according to Elon Musk at the company’s recent company-wide meeting. According to Electrek, the site obtained an audio recording of the meeting, and when Elon Musk was asked where the next factory would be located in the U.S., he said it […]
SpaceX Filing Confirms $1.7 Billion in New Funding
SpaceX on Monday confirmed a previous report back in May the company was looking to raise up to $1.7 billion in new funding. A Form D filed today shows the total offering amount at $1,724,965,480 in new funding, coming from 74 investors from this round. Back in May, a company-wide email noted the company was seeking […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV Reservations Launch July 18
Chevrolet has announced its all-electric Blazer electric vehicle will be revealed on July 18, 2022, at 8pm PT/11pm ET. “We’ve given you a first look at the All-New Blazer EV but this is just the beginning. The all-electric midsize SUV will be available in a performance boosting SS trim and offers eye-catching design, technology, and […]
FAA Gives Environmental Green Light for SpaceX Starship Flight Test
The Federal Aviation Administration has released its conclusion on the environmental impact of SpaceX’s first Starship orbital flight. The ruling summary explains a Starship launch “would not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.” The decision reads as follows (via @NASASpaceflight): After reviewing and analyzing all available data and information on existing conditions and […]
Watch: Elon Musk Explains SpaceX’s Merlin Engine with Everyday Astronaut [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut has released the third video of its recent interview with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The channel has had unprecedented access to Musk in the past, and the latest video dives into the history of SpaceX’s Merlin engine, used to power the company’s Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. The video […]
Tesla Fremont Factory Hits Daily Production Record; Berlin Nearly 1,000 Cars Last Week: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk apparently emailed employees on Saturday, encouraging employees to “rally hard” as the end of the quarter nears. The Musk email was shared by @WholeMarsBlog on Twitter. “This has been a very tough quarter, primarily due to supply chain and production challenges in China, so we need to rally hard to recover!”, said Musk. […]
Tesla Hits Milestone of 35,000 Supercharger Connectors Worldwide
Tesla hit a milestone on Friday, reaching 35,000 Superchargers worldwide. The announcement was made by the Tesla China team, as the 35,000th Supercharger was opened in Wuhan, China, at the Dongxihu Tesla Center. “We achieved a new milestone. The 35,000th Supercharger landed in Wuhan, China today. Tesla, owns the largest fast-charging network in the world,” said the […]
Tesla Shop Launches Refresh Model S/X Wiper Blades
Tesla has launched refresh Model S and Model X wiper blades in its online shop. “To ensure maximum performance, correct fitment and visual clarity, replace your Model S wiper blades with genuine replacements,” reads the product description. The Model S wiper blade is priced at $28 USD for a single blade, for either the driver […]
Tesla Files for 3-for-1 Stock Split
Tesla has filed their Notice of 2022 Annual Meeting on Stockholders, and within it has revealed it is proposing a 3-for-1 common stock split. “The primary purpose of the Authorized Shares Amendment is to facilitate a 3-for-1 split of our common stock in the form of a stock dividend (the “Stock Split”). As of June […]
Tesla Cuts Price of Model 3/S Illuminated Door Sills to $175, Taking 30% Off
Back in September 2021, Tesla launched illuminated door sills in Canada and the USA, expanding availability of the accessory beyond Europe, priced at $250 USD. On Friday, Tesla dropped the price to $175 USD ($225 CAD) for the Silver color option for the Model 3, according to information obtained by Tesla North. While Silver is discounted […]
Tesla Launches Model Y Sales in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore [Update]
Tesla has launched Model Y sales in Japan and Australia and New Zealand. The RWD Model Y starts at 6.19 million yen ($46,147 USD) and Performance from 8.09 million yen ($60,312 USD). The RWD Model Y says it will deliver by August, while the Performance says the second half of 2022. 待望のミッドサイズSUVテスラ モデルYオーダー開始 Order Nowhttps://t.co/D4hjkxfYnMpic.twitter.com/PwQ5bBTSkk […]
Giga Texas Tesla Model Y Shows ’50D’ in Mobile App, Hinting at 50kWh Battery? [Update]
Spoken Reviews continues to share new videos about its Giga Texas-made Tesla Model Y Standard Range with 4680 battery pack. The latest video shows a screenshot from the Tesla mobile app, showing “Model Y 50D”, suggesting the battery pack may be at 50 kWh capacity right now. In the past, Tesla has offered in-app purchases […]
Texas Tesla Model Y with 4680 Battery Gets Weighed on Truck Scale, Lighter Than Fremont Builds
According to new Texas-made Tesla Model Y owner Spoken Reviews, his vehicle is one of the new builds from Austin that contains the automaker’s 4680 structural battery pack. After sharing a walkthrough of the Texas Model Y build quality and Supercharging speed test, Spoken Reviews has now weighed his car, after it was requested by […]