Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

The Government of Canada has announced 23 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are coming to Pembroke, Ontario, in the Ottawa River Valley Area. These chargers will be installed by Ottawa River Energy Solutions, based in Pembroke, as part of a $100,000 CAD investment. The move is to encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, part of […]

Tesla has started informing customers of a new leasing experience, set to arrive in “early 2021”. According to an email sent to U.S. customers, Tesla details its “new leasing experience.” “In the next few months, Tesla is moving the lease experience to your Tesla Account,” explains the email. Tesla says there are two major changes […]

SpaceX launched a successful test of its 16-storey high Starship SN8 rocket prototype on Wednesday afternoon, at its pad in Boca Chica, Texas. The SN8 prototype launched 41,000 feet into the air (12.5 km), and despite 2 of 3 Raptor engines cutting out (it was planned says Elon), Starship continued its ascent. On the descent, […]

Some Tesla Model S and Model X owners are dealing with a frustrating issue right now, related to charging. When attempting to charge, a loud clicking noise occurs, with the issue affecting Tesla owners running 2020.48.10 and 2020.44.X software versions. “Several Model X and Model S owners in my various Tesla groups are reporting a […]

SpaceX has started its live-streaming video of its Starship SN8 test flight, the company’s second attempt after yesterday’s launch was scrubbed. Starship SN8 is tentatively set to launch at 4:40pm CST (2:40pm PST/5:40pm EST). https://youtu.be/ap-BkkrRg-o "This suborbital flight is designed to test a number of objectives, from how the vehicle’s three Raptor engines perform, and...

Image via Reddit Taiwanese publication Digitimes, known for its mixed track record when it comes to sharing news about industry plans related to Apple and more, is reporting Apple’s self-driving car plans involve local company and existing supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). According to a Google Translate of the story, Digitimes says “after adding the […]

According to JPMorgan Ryan Brinkman, he believes Tesla’s stock price is now “dramatically” overvalued. In a research note published Wednesday, Brinkman, who is bearish on Tesla, also said it’s a mistake for investors to increase holdings of the electric automaker ahead of the S&P 500 inclusion. Bloomberg reports Brinkman said Tesla’s meteoric rise is “strongly […]

Tesla hit yet another all-time high today, touching $651.28 per share, a 52-week high. The stock closed at $649.88 and the company’s market cap has again ballooned to $616 billion on Tuesday. The ongoing Tesla rally does not appear to be coming to an end, any time soon. According to CNBC ‘Mad Money’ host Jim […]

Last month, hacker @greentheonly known for sharing tidbits about Tesla’s future plans by digging into software code, found the Tesla mobile app may soon allow for live-streaming Sentry Mode to your smartphone. On Tuesday morning, @greentheonly shared a screenshot showing off a Tesla Safety & Security setting for “Allow Remote Camera Access”. I wonder if […]

SpaceX was set to launch its Starship SN8 prototype on Tuesday afternoon, until it was scrubbed at the last second. “Raptor abort,” was the call from SpaceX mission control, pausing the liftoff 1.3 seconds before it was set to take place, disappointing fans of the launch. SN8, or Serial Number 8, was set to launch […]

Tesla CEO has confirmed he has moved from California to Texas, speaking at the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit. “Tesla and SpaceX obviously have mass operations in California,” Musk told WSJ editor-in-chief, Matt Murray, in a 27-minute chat. “In fact, it’s worth noting that Tesla is the last car company still manufacturing cars in […]

After offering a free Model 3 all weather protection kit for customers in Canada and the USA back in January of this year, it appears Tesla has expanded the offering to those in the United Kingdom. Numerous Tesla owners in the TMC forums and on Reddit noted they received emails from the electric vehicle company […]

SpaceX is set to test its first attempt of Starship SN8’s high-altitude flight test on Tuesday, December 8, with live coverage starting at 6am PT/9am ET. According to SpaceX, it will “make the first attempt of a high-altitude suborbital flight test of Starship serial number 8 (SN8) from our site in Cameron County, Texas. The […]

Tesla’s online shop has restocked its S3XY Mug, priced at $25 USD. “The perfect way to start your day, the all black 14-oz S3XY Mug features tone-on-tone lettering and a smooth matte finish,” explains Tesla’s website, noting it is “limited edition.” If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that Tesla fan in your life, […]

Tesla looks to be expanding its Supercharger network in Canada, as a new charger has started construction in Canmore, Alberta. According to Supercharge, this new Tesla Supercharger will be located at 1704 Bow Valley Trail at the Boston Pizza with six stalls planned (via @MontrealTesla). An image of construction was recently shared on the TMC […]