Yesterday we saw images of Tesla’s latest Model S refresh spotted at its Fremont factory in California, but now we have video of the new sedan. Images shared by The Kilowatts showed a red Model S refresh looking very shiny on the roads. It looks like Tesla is finally pumping out Refresh Model S from […]
According to Bloomberg, Tesla has halted some of its Model 3 production lines at its Fremont factory in California, for a period of two weeks: Tesla Inc. told workers it will temporarily halt some production at its car-assembly plant in California for about two weeks, according to a person familiar with the matter. Staff on […]
If you’re a SpaceX Starlink internet user, you may be seeing some faster download speeds starting today. That’s because according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, system upgrades are being tested, as of Thursday. “You might see much higher download speeds on Starlink at times. Testing system upgrades,” said Musk on Thursday evening. You might see […]
Electric car enthusiast The Kilowatts are back at it again—spotting Tesla vehicles out in the wild before they launch. On Wednesday evening, @klwtts shared images of what appears to be the first Tesla Model S Plaid refresh parked at the company’s shipping and logistics lot, suggesting deliveries may be happening soon. HERE WE GO!!!WE JUST […]
Tesla recently launched new console trays for Model 3 and Model Y, priced at $20 USD online (via @tesla_adri). “The Model 3/Y Center Console Trays help you stay organized with two flocked bins for your center console. The rear tray is a great size for larger items while the front tray is divided into two […]
SpaceX announced on Wednesday it is targeting its next Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink Satellites for the end of February. “Static fire test complete – targeting Sunday, February 28 at 8:37 p.m. EST for launch of Starlink from LC-39A,” said SpaceX earlier today. Static fire test complete – targeting Sunday, February 28 at 8:37 […]
The province of Nova Scotia in Canada announced on Wednesday its new investments in climate change, which includes a new electric vehicle rebate. Nova Scotia says it will invest $19 million CAD ($15.1 million USD) into rebates for clean heating of homes and also electric vehicle purchase. Half of this fund will be invested into […]
According to new research from Asian publication, Digitimes, it expects electric vehicle (EV) automaker, Tesla, to hit 800,000 in vehicle sales for 2021. Digitimes Research says it forecasts Tesla selling 800,000 vehicles globally this year, with the lion’s share of sales (90.4%) to be from “more price friendly” Model 3 and Model Y. “Tesla sold […]
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson says the company plans to launch its rival to Tesla’s Model 3 sedan, but not until 2024 or 2025. The former Tesla engineer, now leading Lucid Motors, told Reuters, “I can’t wait to do that,” referring to the Model 3. The company first will focus on its luxury sedan the Lucid […]
Last week, it was reported by CNBC that SpaceX had raised $850 million in new funding, selling shares at $419.99 USD, putting the valuation of Elon Musk’s company at about $74 billion USD. On Tuesday, SpaceX confirmed the $850 million funding, as disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form D (via Reuters). The filing […]
A newly leaked video making its rounds on the web shows off a Tesla Model S refresh, in ‘Factory Mode’. The video, seen below, shows the interior of the Model S refresh, including the best look at the backseat and the new third display. We also get a look at the steering wheel (no yoke […]
Electric vehicle automaker Lucid Motors has announced it will be going public, confirming recent rumours, as it will merge with Churchill Capital Corp IV (CCIV). According to Lucid, the merger will allow for “additional growth capital,” as the company is set to debut its Lucid Air luxury electric sedan to market, which has a range […]
On the weekend, Tesla removed the Model Y Standard Range configuration from its website, and now we know why. The rear-wheel drive Standard Range was the cheapest entry into the Model Y compact SUV and many were upset over the change, as that meant paying more for all-wheel drive models. It was an odd move […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the company’s Solar Roof product will be launching in Canada, “later this year.” Later this year — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 22, 2021 Musk made the announcement on Monday afternoon, responding to a query on Twitter. Earlier today, Musk clarified “the Tesla Solar Roof is slightly hydrophobic, so water, […]
Tesla has released its 2021.4.6.1 software update for download on Monday morning, detected on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.4.6.1 on a Model Y AWD LR (2020) in Tennessee, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/sKhkMIJxEU […]
