Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Tesla Removes Max Range Estimate in the Mobile App’s Charge Limit Slider
The latest Tesla mobile app update, version 4.8.0, has removed the max charge limit range indicator in the latter’s slider bar. Before, when sliding your charge limit in the mobile app to 100%, you would be able to see the max estimated range of your battery at a full charge. But after this latest app […]
SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites, Service Now in 34 Markets [VIDEO]
SpaceX and its Falcon 9 rocket launched 53 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Friday at 2:27 PM PDT. This particular Falcon 9 rocket, B1062, successfully launched and landed for the sixth time; previous missions included GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, one Starlink mission and the Ax-1 mission from […]
Tesla Highlights Cyber Rodeo 2022 in New Video [WATCH]
Tesla shared a new video on Friday, highlighting its recent Cyber Rodeo event at Giga Texas, where the company kicked off the first deliveries of its Model Y compact crossover with 4680 structural battery packs. The video below highlights the factory itself, along with the festivities at Cyber Rodeo, including its live music, factory tour, […]
Tesla FSD Beta Update Coming Next Week: ‘This is a Big One’ Says Elon Musk
Tesla is set to release its next Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version starting next week, according to CEO Elon Musk. When asked when the next FSD beta update would be coming, Musk responded to @teslaownersSV to say, “Update probably goes to wide release next week. This is a big one.” Update probably goes to wide […]
Elon Musk Sold Nearly $4 Billion Worth of Tesla Shares This Week
Elon Musk was busying selling shares of Tesla earlier this week, to the tune of $4 billion worth. The transactions happened on Tuesday and Wednesday after his deal to purchase Twitter was approved. Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday revealed Musk sold about 4.4 million shares of Tesla, worth roughly $4 billion. FINAL […]
Tesla Updates Website to Include Charging Options at Checkout
After dropping the price of its Mobile Connector to $200 (that includes both a NEMA 14-50 and 5-15 adapter) and Wall Connector to $400, Tesla has also updated its website to include these charging options for purchase at check out (via @WholeMarsBlog). According to Tesla’s website, scrolling down past Full Self-Driving, you’ll see an option […]
Tesla Launches $200 Mobile Connector, Drops Wall Connector to $400
Tesla has launched its new cheaper $200 Mobile Connector, after recently announcing new vehicle purchases would not include a Gen 2 Mobile Connector, that offers charging via a regular household outlet, a decision that has resulted in mixed opinions by the company’s customers. “Stay charged on extended trips or when you need it most with […]
Amazon Takes $7.6 Billion Hit on its Rivian Investment in Q1
After Ford announced a $3.1 billion loss on its 12% stake in electric vehicle automaker Rivian yesterday, Amazon has similarly announced a loss from the recent downfall of the carmaker’s stock price. During Amazon’s Q1 earnings on Thursday, the online retailer announced it took a $7.6 billion loss as a result of its $1.3 billion […]
Elon Musk Wins Trial Over Tesla’s $2.6 Billion Acquisition of SolarCity
Elon Musk has won a shareholder lawsuit over Tesla’s $2.6 billion acquisition of SolarCity, reports CNBC. On Wednesday, a Delaware court ruled in Musk’s favour, as the lawsuit alleged the Tesla CEO had acquired SolarCity, a transaction akin to a bailout. SolarCity was founded by Musk’s cousins Peter and Lyndon Rive back in 2006 and […]
Tesla Opens Model Y Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong, Includes Race Track for Kids
Tesla recently opened up a pop-up location in Hong Kong, China, located inside the ground floor of the Olympian City shopping center in West Kowloon, and shared a glimpse of the setup on its Instagram page (via @JayinShanghai). The pop-up was aptly named “Meet Model Y” and on display were two Model Y vehicles and a […]
Twitter Announces Sale of Company to Elon Musk for $44 Billion
Twitter has announced it will sell the company to Elon Musk for $54.20 per share, or $44 billion. Once complete the sale will take Twitter private. “Under the terms of the agreement, Twitter stockholders will receive $54.20 in cash for each share of Twitter common stock that they own upon closing of the proposed transaction. The purchase […]
First 2022 Tesla Model X Refresh Deliveries Hit Canada
Image via Alfred Wang Tesla has kicked off 2022 Model X refresh deliveries in Canada, as seen by images shared on Facebook by Alfred Wang. According to Wang, the Tesla location in Richmond, B.C., had three Model X refresh vehicles to deliver today. The vehicles were roped off and balloons adorned the inside of the […]
JSX to Become First Air Carrier to Use SpaceX Starlink for Inflight Wi-Fi
SpaceX on Thursday launched yet another batch of Starlink internet satellites into the skies, with one of the company’s Falcon 9 rocket’s landing for a 12th time. Shortly after, air carrier JSX (formerly known as JetSuiteX) announced it would soon offer Starlink internet for its inflight Wi-Fi internet for its 77 30-seat Embraer jets. “JSX […]
Tesla Testing Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Access from AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity and More
Tesla appears to be testing an upcoming feature for free vehicle Wi-Fi access to hotspots from AT&T, Comcast, Xfinity, Orange and more. According to screenshots shared by @Analytic_ETH on Thursday, the Tesla owner says, “since late last year, there have been hints in the firmware that @Tesla was looking to support “Public Hotspots”. I’ve been able to […]
2022.12.3.1 Tesla Update and Release Notes
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.12.3.1 software update, as noted by third-party software @Teslascope. The update was detected on a Model 3 Long Range in Bavaria, Germany. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2022.12.3.1 on a Model 3 AWD LR (2020) in Bavaria, Germany. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/5OTd0VDP9a — […]