Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla 2021.4.17 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.17 software update on Monday, detected on vehicles in the United States, as noted by @TeslaFi. Software version 2021.4.17 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range in North Carolina United States on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at https://t.co/8tbh44TJki — TeslaFi (@teslafi) May 10, 2021 As for […]

SpaceX to Launch DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon, Paid for by Dogecoin

Canada’s Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC) announced on Sunday it would be launching its DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon, set to be the “first-ever commercial lunar payload in history paid entirely with DOGE” aboard, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Calgary, Alberta-based GEC says its Geometric Space Corporation (GSC) mission management will be working with SpaceX to send a […]

Tesla Cybertruck on Display in NYC Until Sunday, Confirms Elon Musk

Image via @Stevenbrnnn Tesla has its Cybertruck on display in New York City, and will allow people to visit the futuristic truck at the Meatpacking District, located at 860 Washington Street. The appearance of the company’s Cybertruck comes on the eve of CEO Elon Musk’s hosting of Saturday Night Live, set for tomorrow. Musk confirmed […]

Tesla Hits 25,000 Superchargers Worldwide, Highlights New @TeslaCharging Account

Tesla today touted it had reached 25,000 Superchargers “around the world—and counting”. The news was shared via a retweet of its new @TeslaCharging Twitter account, which Tesla North previously confirmed was an official account from the company last month. 25k Superchargers around the world — and counting pic.twitter.com/UzyFergQJ3 — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) May 7, 2021 […]

Canada to Install 22 Electric Vehicle Chargers in Saanich, B.C.

The Canadian federal government has announced on Thursday more electric vehicle chargers are coming, thanks to funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. A new $110,000 CAD investment to the District of Saanich in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, will install 22 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at sites owned by […]

SpaceX Starship SN15 Flight Test: Successful Lift Off and Landing [VIDEO]

SpaceX went ahead with its Starship SN15 high altitude test flight on Wednesday afternoon from Boca Chica, Texas. The flight was successful, with lift-off, belly descent and landing, the first time ever for Starship prototype, without explosion. As of writing, there was a fire ongoing after the landing, which looked to be extinguished. Starship landing […]

SpaceX Starship SN15 Test Flight Today Appears Imminent [VIDEO]

After scrubbing yesterday’s Starship SN15 high altitude test flight, SpaceX is trying again on Wednesday, as the flight window has opened. According to @BocaChicaGal, SpaceX has unchained the last flap on Starship SN15, and she is now heading to the viewing site, ahead of a potential test flight. As the last flap is being unchained […]

Tesla 2021.4.16.1 Software Update Rolling Out in China

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.16.1 software update in China, according to @TeslaFi. The 2021.4.16.1 software update was detected on Model 3 and Model S vehicles, but for now, there’s no word on what’s new. Software version 2021.4.16.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model X 100D in China on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at […]

SpaceX to Launch 60 Starlink Satellites on Tuesday, May 4

SpaceX announced on Monday morning it is now planning for Tuesday, May 4, for its next Starlink launch. “Targeting Tuesday, May 4 at 3:01 p.m. EDT for Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida, but team is keeping an eye on weather in the recovery area,” said SpaceX on Monday. Targeting […]