Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones
Elon Musk Shares Picture of The Boring Company Tunnel Under Las Vegas
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared a picture of one of The Boring Company’s tunnels under Las Vegas, Nevada. On Sunday, Musk shared a picture with three of his sons and said, “Under Vegas in @boringcompany tunnel yesterday with my boys.” Under Vegas in @boringcompany tunnel yesterday with my boys pic.twitter.com/tLfOuiEdFm — Elon Musk […]
How to Format USB/SSD for Tesla Sentry, DashCam on Mac and Windows [VIDEOS]
Canadian YouTube channel Northern Tesla has shared some excellent video tutorials detailing how to properly format your USB or SSD to use in your Tesla for Sentry, DashCam, Boombox and Music. If you’re a macOS user, check out the video below: For Windows users, instructions on how to similarly format your USB for TeslaCam, Boombox, […]
Tesla Shows Off Model Y, Model 3 Parts Stamping at Fremont Factory [VIDEOS]
Tesla on Sunday morning showed off a couple of new videos showing its factory at work when it comes to Model 3 and Model Y parts. “Stamping Model Y body parts at our Fremont factory,” explained Tesla, showing robots place sheets of metal down before they are stamped and then removed. It’s very satisfying to […]
Spy Photos Reveal Tesla Model S ‘Refresh’ or Plaid Track Testing [VIDEO]
Image via Teslarati New photos have surfaced of what appears to be a refreshed Tesla Model S or the company’s Plaid version being tested on the track. According to images shared by Teslarati, a Model S sporting design changes was seen at Tesla’s Fremont Test Track and on public roads. Here are the changes seen […]
SpaceX Sends First Starlink Satellites into Polar Orbit as Part of Rideshare Mission [VIDEO]
On Sunday morning, SpaceX and its Falcon 9 rocket sent the latter’s first rideshare mission into orbit, with the deployment of 143 spacecraft, including 10 Starlink satellites, which received recent approval from the FCC. Today’s Transporter-1 mission is part of SpaceX’s rideshare offering, which “provides increased access to space for small satellite operators seeking a […]
Tesla FSD Switching to ‘More Sensible’ Version Numbering Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the company will soon be switching to a “more sensible” naming convention for Full Self-Driving. “We’re switching to a more sensible FSD version numbering to distinguish between major & minor updates. Current build is FSD 8.1,” said Musk on Saturday afternoon, replying to @Teslascope and the latter’s speculation of […]
SpaceX Delays Falcon 9 Launch for Transporter-1 Mission to Sunday
SpaceX has announced it has delayed its Transporter-1 mission for 24 hours. On Saturday morning, SpaceX said, “Due to unfavorable weather, we are standing down from today’s launch; the team will continue with the countdown until T-30 seconds for data collection. Another launch attempt is available tomorrow, January 24 with a 22-minute window opening at […]
Tesla Fremont Factory Flyover Shows Giga Press Working, Mysterious Covered Cars
According to the latest drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory in California, we see for the first time the company’s giant Giga Press casting machines working, producing the chassis for Model 3 and Model Y. The 10-minute video comes from drone pilot Gabeincal, in a bold flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory during working hours. The […]
SpaceX Plans to Drill for Natural Gas in Texas
It appears SpaceX has an interest in natural gas in Texas, reports Bloomberg. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been very busy, as always. Aside from building rockets at Boca Chica, plus a Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, the CEO’s SpaceX has plans to drill for natural gas in the Lone Star State. According to a Friday […]
Tesla 2020.48.35.6 Update for FSD Beta Testers Released [VIDEO]
Tesla on late Thursday evening pushed out its 2020.48.35.6 software update for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta testers. Incoming new #Tesla #FSDBeta software update version 2020.48.35.6! The early access team never sleeps. pic.twitter.com/STFS1WASBI — Sofiaan Fraval (@Sofiaan) January 22, 2021 As for what’s new in this latest 2020.48.35.6 FSD beta update? According to Teslascope, it’s not […]
SpaceX Falcon 9 Ready for Transporter-1 Mission on Saturday
SpaceX has announced its next rocket launch is prepped and ready for Saturday, January 23. “Falcon 9 and 143 spacecraft are vertical on pad 40 ahead of tomorrow’s launch of the Transporter-1 mission, the first dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program mission; SpaceX’s 42-minute launch window opens at 9:40 a.m. and weather is 60% favorable,” said the […]
Tesla Slashes Price of Model S/X Infotainment Upgrade by 40%
Tesla has slashed the price of its Model S and Model X Infotainment Upgrade by $1,000 USD. According to an update on Tesla’s Infotainment Upgrade page, the new price is showing as $1,500 USD, down 40% compared to before, at $2,500. “Owners of compatible vehicles can schedule an appointment through the Tesla app for purchase […]
Elon Musk Offers Up $100 Million Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday afternoon he is offering up $100 million dollars, towards the prize “for best carbon capture technology.” Musk added he would add “details next week” and as per the donation amount, it would be his largest philanthropic effort we’ve seen. Am donating $100M towards a prize for […]
Best Hands-On Yet: Tesla Model Y 7-Seater with Car Seat, Baby Stroller Trunk Test [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Two Bit da Vinci has shared the best hands-on so far, with Tesla’s Model Y 7-seat option, which costs $3,000 USD. Check it out below: The video shows how car seats fit in the third row, while the trunk is tested with a large baby stroller. We also see the channel host Ricky […]
Starlink Internet Beta Website Now Lets You Sign Up Instantly If You’re Eligible
It appears SpaceX’s Starlink internet beta program has sent out a new round of invites on Wednesday, along with new changes to the company’s website for allowing eligible users to register immediately for the service. A Tesla North reader located in the Lindsay, Ontario area in Canada, informed us they received their Starlink internet beta […]