Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has ordered 35 more electric buses from Montreal-based Lion Electric. According to PEI, 35 LionC buses were ordered, joining the existing fleet of 12 LionC buses already operating in the province since early 2021. Quebec-based Lion will also install 35 Level 2 charging stations in PEI, which […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Jörg Steinbach, Minister for Economics, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, Germany, where the electric vehicle company’s Gigafactory is currently being constructed. According to a tweet from Steinbach on Wednesday evening, he said, “Very relaxed evening meeting with @elonmusk, [Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke], co-workers on both sides […]

Tesla has brought back an add-on for its older Model S sedan, as the Model S Brake Calipers Set has returned to the online store for $2,300 USD. The company says the set “provides an unmistakably sporty, eye-catching look, and gives that extra special touch for drivers who want their vehicle to stand out from […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.2 software update, which appears to be replacing its previously released 2024.24.1 update, which was later pulled due to the typo of ‘2024’ (we’re truly living in the future with Tesla!). We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.2 on a Model 3 AWD LR (2018) in California, United […]

Image credit: @AustinTeslaClub Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Kyle, Texas, located at 151 Evans Drive, at Kyle Crossing Shopping Mall, south of Austin. The V3 Superchargers went online on Sunday, with 16 stalls available for charging across from the Five Guys restaurant (8 facing Five Guys, 8 on the other side), according to […]

Update: Looks like this update has been pulled and replaced with 2021.24.2. Tesla has released its 2024.24.1 software update for owners, as noted by @TeslaFi. Yes, this is showing as 2024 in 2021, we truly are living in the future. Software version 2024.24.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range DM in […]

Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno recently purchased a Tesla Model S Plaid, and now he’s sold off his other electric car from Elon Musk’s company. According to Florida resident Nathan D., he purchased Leno’s 2015 Model S P90D on the weekend. “Jay Leno’s 2015 Model S P90D w/ Ludicrous Mode has a new garage. […]

YouTube channel Everyday Astronaut hosted by Tim Dodd, has posted part two of its SpaceX Starbase tour with CEO Elon Musk. The video offers unprecedented access to Musk and Starbase’s operation, showing behind-the-scenes views of inside tents and more. 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Tent 1 // Raptors 05:00 – Failure and the Space Shuttle […]

Tesla has updated its website to note Cybertruck production has been officially delayed to 2022. Previously, the website noted production would start in late 2021, but that is no longer the case, notes @SawyerMerritt. BREAKING: Tesla has officially delayed the Cybertruck to 2022. "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in […]

Tesla’s 2021.12.25.10 software update has started rolling out, as detected on numerous Model 3 vehicles in the U.S., according to @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.12.25.10 on a Model 3 Performance (2018) in South Carolina, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/0P5azvcDad — Teslascope (@teslascope) August 7, 2021 This […]

President Joe Biden finally made his announcement on Thursday about supporting the transition to electric vehicles in the United States. “The future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back,” said Biden. “Today, I am following through with a campaign commitment to reverse the previous administration’s short-sighted rollback of vehicle emissions and efficiency […]

Back in June, it was reported famed author Walter Isaacson was in talks with Elon Musk to write the latter’s biography. On Wednesday evening, Musk confirmed Isaacson was indeed writing his biography. “If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX & my general goings on, @WalterIsaacson is writing a biography,” said Musk. If you’re curious about Tesla, SpaceX […]

President Joe Biden has teased a “big” announcement is coming on Thursday related to electric vehicles. “When I say electric vehicles are the future, I’m not joking. Tune in for big news tomorrow,” said Biden on Twitter. The video teaser has Biden saying, “the future of the auto industry is electric. There’s no turning back.” […]

Tesla has shared a new video in China, showing off its Model Y factory floor in action at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, as recorded and shared by Jason Yang on YouTube. The 39-second time-lapse video above shows Tesla’s incredible robotic production line for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. The machines making the Model Y […]

Tesla has introduced yet another round of price increases, this time for its refresh Model S and Model X vehicles, affecting those in the U.S. and China. In the United States, prices increased $5,000 USD for the Model S and Model X Long Range (via @SawyerMerritt): Model S Long Range: $89,990 USD (was $84,990 USD) […]