Bargersville, a town south of Indianapolis in Johnson County, is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution. However, local officials emphasize that the switch from traditional gas-powered police cruisers to all-electric Teslas is driven by financial savings rather than environmental concerns. “It’s all about the money,” said Police Chief Todd Bertram to WRTV. “We […]
Tesla has called on its stockholders to vote on two crucial proposals ahead of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 13. The proposals involve ratifying the 2018 CEO Performance Award and reincorporating Tesla in Texas. Tesla emphasizes that these measures are vital for protecting stockholder rights and the value of their investments. Tesla’s official […]
Image via Tessie Tesla has started rolling out software update 2024.9.5 to internal employee testers, introducing Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.4 (Supervised) with a Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature, reports Tessie and Not a Tesla App. The update is available for the new Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature […]
When will Tesla’s Cybertruck get Full Self-Driving (FSD)? Tesla CEO Elon Musk clarified earlier this month FSD for Cybertruck was “a few months away.” But earlier this week, Musk gave a more specific timeline for FSD on Cybertruck, saying it will happen with FSD 12.5, now coming in “late June.” Musk was replying to @WholeMarsBlog […]
Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters. This move aims to attract foreign investment to boost China’s sluggish economy. Foreign firms, including financial companies and automakers such as Tesla, have lobbied Chinese authorities to permit cross-border data sharing after […]
On Thursday, Tesla announced a price increase for its Model 3 Performance, raising the cost by $1,000 to $54,990 from $53,990 in the United States. In addition to this change, Tesla has adjusted the pricing for its Model 3 interior options. The price for the Black and White interior options for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) […]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company has completed 50 successful missions so far this year already, marking the highest flight rate of any rocket in history. Musk congratulated the team on X saying, “Congrats @SpaceXFalcon team on 50 successful missions already this year! Highest flight rate of any rocket ever.” The milestone 50th […]
Tesla announced on Wednesday that its latest Powerwall 3 home energy storage system is now available in Canada. The Powerwall detects power outages and recharges using solar energy or from the grid, ensuring continuous operation of household appliances. It stores clean energy generated by solar systems for use at night or during periods when solar […]
Tesla is seeking the support of its substantial base of retail investors to approve CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package. According to a person familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports the company’s board has hired a strategic adviser and is working with an outside law firm to drive this initiative. A dedicated “Vote Tesla” […]
Recent headlines have suggested that the adoption rate for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service is under 2%, based on data from a small sample size and figures from YipitData. YipitData’s latest analysis indicates that nearly 3,500 Tesla owners trialed the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) service over the past month. However, only about 50 of these […]
Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company, announced today that 100% of its global fleet is now equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity. This upgrade enhances the onboard experience for guests and crew by providing faster service, greater capacity, and more reliable Wi-Fi across its fleet of over 90 ships. “Starlink has been a game-changer […]
Tesla has received a construction permit for a new Megafactory in the Lingang area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, marking a significant expansion of its global manufacturing capabilities. This facility, Tesla’s first energy storage mega factory outside the U.S. market, is slated to begin mass production in the first quarter of 2025, […]
Tesla has started to rehire employees from its Supercharging team, including some key personnel, just weeks after they were abruptly laid off. The move comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk disbanded nearly 500 members of the team last month, including senior director Rebecca Tinucci and other top managers. Among those rehired is Max de Zegher, […]
Tesla has introduced a promotional financing offer with a fixed rate of 0.99% APR across the United States, significantly reducing monthly payments for new Model Y purchases. To benefit from the offer, buyers must place their Model Y orders by May 31, 2024, and meet the conditions of a minimum down payment of $4,250. The […]
Tesla has announced a major investment in new Superchargers for 2024, according to CEO Elon Musk. On early Friday morning, Musk said on X, “Just to reiterate: Tesla will spend well over $500M expanding our Supercharger network to create thousands of NEW chargers this year.” “That’s just on new sites and expansions, not counting operations […]
