Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla has been removed from the S&P 500 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) index, as part of the latter’s fourth annual rebalancing on Tuesday. The automaker was removed over what the S&P 500 ESG says was the company’s handling of claims of racial discrimination at its Fremont factory, plus NHTSA investigations into the claims of […]

Image via Reddit  Tesla started rolling out its 2022.12.3.4 software update on Tuesday afternoon according to @Teslascope, and with it, includes a change to increase Autopilot maximum speed for Tesla Vision vehicles, which was reported on yesterday. According to 2022.12.3.4 release notes shared by @zachgilbert, the addition of “Autopilot Maximum Speed” details “Autopilot’s maximum speed […]

Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger pilot that allows non-Tesla vehicles to charge at its charging stations. On Wednesday, Tesla expanded the pilot to Austria, Belgium, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Previously, the pilot was only available in France, the Netherlands and Norway. Non-Tesla vehicles can now charge at select Superchargers in Austria, Belgium, Spain, […]

NIO Hybrid Battery Pack The demand and interest in electric vehicles has sent demand for the rare metal cobalt, skyrocketing. According to data from the Cobalt Institute, EVs have now surpassed smartphones for the first time, as the number one source of demand for the metal, used in lithium-ion batteries, reports the Financial Times. Data […]

Tesla has updated its Tesla Vision page to indicate Autosteer maximum speed limits have increased when using Autopilot, as spotted by @Tesla_Adri. According to the company, Tesla Vision is its latest Autopilot system that relies solely on cameras and does not use radar. Tesla Vision debuted on the Model 3 and Model Y starting in […]

Update: AI Day has been pushed to September 30, 2022. Tesla AI Day pushed to Sept 30, as we may have an Optimus prototype working by then — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2022 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday afternoon the company’s annual AI Day is set for Friday, August 19, 2022. Tesla […]

BC Hydro, the crown corporation electric utility in B.C., Canada, recently launched a new overhauled design for its iOS and Android mobile apps. New enhanced features include making it easier to add funds to your account, plan your route and also search for compatible chargers near your location. The BC Hydro EV app allows electric […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.16 software update, as noted by the @TeslaVersion, detected on a Model 3. For now, it’s unclear what’s in the 2022.16 release notes, but stay tuned for them to come out soon. Some Tesla owners in the UK have been told the 2022.16 software update will fix some power […]

Uber today announced new products and features, that also included numerous electric vehicle related news. New is Uber Comfort Electric, which lets customers tap a button to request a ride in a “premium electric vehicle,” starting with Tesla and Polestar vehicles. “It’s as simple as tap a button and request a ride in a premium […]

Electric vehicle startup Canoo announced its Q1 earnings last week, and it was not a good one. The Justin, Texas-based company said it is bleeding cash and may not be able to continue. “Due to the timing of our announced funding, and the 2014 FASB accounting rule, as of the date of this announcement, we […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update on the next release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, with 10.12 expected on Sunday in limited release. “Team is working the weekend to get 10.12 in limited release tomorrow,” said Musk on Saturday. “Then we evaluate, do a point update, and broaden the release. 10.12.2 is probably […]

Tesla has stopped taking Cybertruck orders on its websites in China and Europe (via @SawyerMerritt). The Tesla website now only allows visitors to sign up for Cybertruck updates and orders are no longer possible. For now, it remains possible to place a Cybertruck order in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Tesla does no longer accept […]

Tesla has utilized its in-car messaging to alert owners in Texas of an upcoming heat wave and how they can “help relieve heat wave stress on the grid.” A message received by Model 3 owners reads, “a heat wave is expected to impact the grid in Texas over the next few days. The grid operator […]

Tesla’s online shop has restocked its Cyberwhistle accessory, priced at 645 DOGE, or about $56.72 USD as of writing. “Inspired by Cybertruck, the limited-edition Cyberwhistle is a premium collectible made from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish. The whistle includes an integrated attachment feature for added versatility,” reads the product description. Tesla also adds, […]

We can confirm Tesla’s recent 2022.12.3.2 software update (and other 2022.12.3.x versions) are causing an issue with the vehicle’s dashcam feature not recording properly. Periodically, the error message “Dashcam unavailable” shows up along with “Check USB drive”. With this USB error, it means your Tesla’s dashcam will not record while you’re driving and Sentry mode […]