SpaceX was ready to launch its Starship SN10 flight test on Wednesday, but after igniting its Raptor engines briefly, the test was aborted at the last second before liftoff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDEgFsefrGw No word if the day is over for SpaceX and this SN10 flight test in Boca Chica, Texas, but we are awaiting updates. They are […]
The government of Canada has announced it plans to build 34 new electric vehicle chargers across Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, at six different sites. The announcement from Natural Resources Canada says $119,000 CAD will be spent to install 34 Level 2 EV chargers. Bosa Properties will add to the project to take the total cost […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some new updates regarding the status of the company’s Full Self-Driving add-on for Autopilot. According to Musk on Tuesday evening, he reiterated the FSD beta build he’s using “normally” can drive him around without any interventions. He also teased the next version is a “big step change” beyond version […]
Image via Daily Hive Tesla has closed one of its most visible storefronts in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Tesla showroom on Robson Street, a famous shopping destination in the heart of downtown Vancouver, has permanently closed, reports Daily Hive. The store was first opened back in 2014 and was Tesla’s second Canadian showroom and […]
It now appears SpaceX is planning to build a manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, according to a new job posting, reports KXAN (via CNBC). “To keep up with global demand, SpaceX is breaking ground on a new, state of the art manufacturing facility in Austin, TX,” reads the job posting. The factory is being made […]
The first V3 Tesla Supercharger is now live in Puerto Rico, in Aguadilla. As noted by @MontrealTesla, the Supercharger has two V3 stalls available 24/7, offering up to 250 kW charging rates. The location is at the Pura Energia Building, at P R – 2 , K M 1 2 4 . 0. Nearby shopping and […]
Last month, the Logan Police Department in southeast Ohio announced it would be adding two Tesla Model Y vehicles to its cruiser fleet. Now, we have an update on these Tesla Model Y police cruisers, according to The Columbus Dispatch. The Logan Police Department will make history as the first law enforcement agency in the […]
Image via @Erdayastronaut SpaceX looks ready to launch its Starship SN10 prototype for a test flight on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. According to @BocaChicaGal, residents in the area of Texas have been asked to evacuate the area tomorrow. “Happy to let y’all know that I have been asked to evacuate for Starship SN10 launch attempt […]
Yesterday, SpaceX announced it was delaying its Falcon 9 Starlink satellite launch to Tuesday. However, earlier today, SpaceX says it has now pushed back the Starlink launch to Thursday, at the earliest. Now targeting no earlier than Thursday, March 4 for launch of Starlink due to a Range conflict and unfavorable launch and recovery weather […]
Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to chat with him on the popular audio app, Clubhouse. At the time, the Kremlin said it Musk’s invite was “interesting” but it needed more time to consider the request. Now, according to Bloomberg, the Kremlin says it believes Musk’s invite was a “misunderstanding”, […]
Image via @MontrealTesla Tesla has plans to build a new Supercharger in Santa Monica, California, with a whopping 62 V3 stalls, which would make it the largest V3 Supercharger site in the world (China has a 72-stall Supercharger, but it’s all V2). This new Supercharger site will have three solar array canopies, battery storage, and […]
Image via Prestige Image Motorcars Indonesian National Police have a new electric vehicle added to their fleet—a Tesla Model 3 sedan. According to Detik.com (via Paultan), the Model 3 sedan was donated to the Indonesian National Police by the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI). According to a Google Translation of a statement by the Indonesian National Police […]
On Monday morning, Tesla shared a neat video of an owner’s Model 3 melting snow off the vehicle, thanks to preheating being enabled via the company’s mobile app. Use Tesla phone app to melt snow & ice off your car before even leaving the house 📸 by @cookie_esq pic.twitter.com/P3r8JUOvpv — Tesla (@Tesla) March 1, 2021 […]
We now have an update on when Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions will launch, according to the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Back in December, Musk said FSD subscriptions would be releasing “early next year”. On Monday, Musk has now clarified, responding “Q2 for sure”, when asked by @WholeMarsBlog about the launch timeline. Q2 for sure […]
On Sunday evening, SpaceX scrubbed its Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites at the last minute, with the rocket standing down with just under two minutes to go on its final countdown. SpaceX said its next launch opportunity would be on Monday, March 1 at 8:15pm EST. But just this morning, SpaceX has now […]
