Tesla products are now officially out of B.C.’s Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program for chargers and battery storage. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla chargers, batteries, and inverters no longer qualify for rebates under the CleanBC and BC Hydro programs, according to an update on its website. If you bought a Tesla product or got […]
Tesla is partnering with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve its self-driving technology in China after facing criticism from customers over a recent software update, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Reuters. Baidu recently sent engineers from its mapping team to Tesla’s Beijing office to help better integrate its detailed navigation data, such […]
Ford has completed the shipment of 139,935 complimentary Fast Charging Adapters to its U.S. electric vehicle customers, fulfilling its commitment to unlock broader access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. The initiative, launched in 2024, aimed to simplify charging for Ford EV owners. Each adapter shipped came with a message: “Our Gift, Just For You,” and a […]
SpaceX’s Starlink has signed a deal with India’s second-largest telecom company, Airtel, to distribute its satellite internet services across the country. The agreement will allow Starlink to use Airtel’s retail network to sell its devices, though the launch is still subject to government approval, reports Reuters. Both companies are also exploring the possibility of sharing […]
Four Tesla Cybertrucks were damaged or destroyed in a late-night fire at a lot in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, raising concerns about possible arson. The fire broke out just after 11 p.m. on Sunday, with photos and video from a Seattle Department of Transportation camera capturing the moment the trucks were engulfed in flames. The vehicles […]
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, Tesla kicked off the first deliveries of its new Model Y in the United States, following deliveries in China earlier this week. “Celebrating first deliveries of the new Model Y at Giga Texas & Fremont Factory. Congrats to our new owners!” said Tesla on Saturday. The company showed off pictures […]
Elon Musk’s xAI has purchased a one-million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis, strengthening its commitment to the city and expanding its role in the Digital Delta, according to a Greater Memphis Chamber press release. This acquisition builds on xAI’s December 2024 announcement about expanding its Colossus supercomputer facility and attracting major tech partners to Memphis. “xAI’s […]
Tesla is giving free Supercharging to customers in Canada and Mexico who purchase a new Cybertruck Foundation Series. The promotion applies to vehicles ordered on or after March 5, 2025, and covers all Supercharger costs for as long as the original buyer owns the truck. Free Supercharging applies only to the Cybertruck Foundation Series. The […]
SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of Starship on Thursday, March 6, with a launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT (3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET). A live webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff on SpaceX’s website and X. This test will focus on Starship’s first payload deployment, multiple reentry experiments, and an […]
Tesla is expanding its presence in Texas with a new Megapack battery storage manufacturing facility in Brookshire, bringing approximately 1,500 jobs to the area. On March 5, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement to support the project. The Brookshire City Council will review a similar agreement at their next meeting on […]
Tesla has signed a lease to open its first showroom in Mumbai as the U.S. electric carmaker moves forward with plans to sell imported vehicles in India, registration documents show, reports Reuters. The company has secured a five-year lease starting February 16, 2025, for a 4,003-square-foot (372-square-meter) space in the Maker Maxity building in Mumbai’s […]
Apple Maps will soon support Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in a future software update. That’s according to code discovered by developer @aaronp613 that mentions “Tesla NACS” numerous times. Earlier today iOS 18.4 beta 2 was released for developers. “A future iOS 18.4 beta will add support for NACS in Apple Maps for electric […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, which delivers high-speed, low-latency internet worldwide, is undergoing a large-scale deorbiting process to safely remove older satellites from orbit. This effort is part of Starlink’s commitment to space safety and sustainability, ensuring satellites burn up completely upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, leaving no hazardous debris. Why Is Starlink Deorbiting Satellites? In […]
MotorTrend has named Tesla’s Cybertruck as the winner of its “Best Tech” award for 2025, recognizing its steer-by-wire system as a groundbreaking innovation in the auto industry. Unlike traditional steering systems that rely on a physical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels, steer-by-wire is fully electronic. MotorTrend praised the system for delivering ultra-precise […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) launch in China is turning heads, with early users praising its capabilities—despite the lack of local training. AI observer James Douma shared his surprise on X, saying, “Tesla releasing FSD into China without local training is a testimony to the strength of the driving model. I’m surprised that this is possible […]
