Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

PlugShare Now Supports Apple CarPlay for Electric Vehicle Drivers

If your electric vehicle infotainment system supports Apple’s CarPlay, PlugShare is now compatible with the latter, as of today. According to PlugShare, the CarPlay update brings new features for your EV’s built-in display, as the app now filters out unwanted locations, but will rank them based on your needs. PlugShare says the trips you save […]

Tesla Model Y Now Delivering with New Headlights in California

Tesla has started delivering its Model Y compact SUV with new headlights, the same ones seen on the recent Model 3 refresh. This updated headlight design has a more powerful beam, while the pattern itself is more square. According to u/kaess on Reddit, the user shared images of their Model Y Performance in the United […]

Elon Musk Plans to Write a Book About Tesla and SpaceX

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Saturday he plans to “tell the story of Tesla and SpaceX”, noting it would include “of Earth and Mars” and also “lessons learned”. When asked if he was writing a book by @AstroJordy, Musk replied with a simple “yes.” Yes — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 6, 2021 […]

SpaceX Delays Weekend Starlink Satellite Launch Until End of Next Week

SpaceX was set to launch 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit this weekend, but the company announced on Friday it was standing down until next week. “Standing down from this weekend’s launch attempt of Starlink from LC-39A for additional inspections before flying one of our fleet-leading boosters, as the team continues to drive toward a […]

Tesla 2021.4.1 Software Update Released

Tesla has released its 2021.4.1 software update, detected on a Model 3 according to the Nikola App fleet. This update looks to build upon the 2021.4 software update detected back in late January, found on a Model X, also running as part of the Nikola App fleet. Yesterday, Tesla released software update 2020.48.37, while earlier […]

Seaside Police in California Adding Tesla Model Y to the Fleet

The City of Seaside in California has approved the purchase of two Tesla Model Y compact crossover SUVs to be added to the police department’s fleet, part of a larger spend on transitioning to electric and hybrid vehicles. Seaside City Council passed a resolution on Thursday, February 4, authorizing the police department to purchase two […]

You Can Now Buy a Tesla Wall Connector Pedestal for $300 USD

Tesla recently added a Wall Connector Pedestal to its online shop, priced at $300 USD. “The Tesla Wall Connector Pedestal is a rugged aluminum post designed for mounting both Gen 3 and Gen 2 Wall Connectors for stand-alone charging,” explains Tesla’s website. “With easy indoor and outdoor installation options, the Tesla Wall Connector Pedestal is […]

Tesla Sent Investment Proposal to Indonesia, Confirms Government Official

It appears Tesla has sent an investment proposal to Indonesia, confirms a government official. According to Reuters, Septian Hario Seto, Indonesia’s investment and mining coordination chief, told reporters on Friday he had received a proposal from Tesla on Thursday. “I received their proposal yesterday morning… next week we will meet them (virtually) to get an […]