Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Price Increases to $8,000 USD

As previously promised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the price of Autopilot’s Full Self-Driving feature has increased in price on July 1, 2020. Full Self-Driving now costs $8,000 USD, a $1,000 increase. The price in Canada jumps to $10,600 CAD (ouch), up from $9,200 CAD (up $1,400 CAD). The feature offers Navigate on Autopilot, which...

Tesla Overrides Its COVID-19 Policy, Fires Three More Workers: Report

Tesla made international headlines recently when Elon Musk defied county orders and reopened its plant during the coronavirus pandemic. Musk, however, made it clear that workers who “felt uncomfortable” working in those conditions could stay home.  Tesla has appeared to revert back to normal policy, with a human resources e-mail from May 22 making it […]

Tesla Stock Hits All-Time High, Market Cap Surpasses Exxon Mobil

Tesla’s stock price hit an all-time high today, reaching $1,087.69 USD per share and currently trading up 6.58% on the day. The company’s market cap surpassed $201 billion at its high today, surpassing oil giant Exxon Mobil, with the latter currently dealing with one of the biggest crude oil crashes in history. Exxon’s market cap...

Elon Musk Asks Tesla Employees to “Go All Out” for End of Q2 Push

image via Reuters Tesla approaches the end of the second quarter of 2020. The company is still struggling to catch up after several negative impacts felt by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. However, with some promising prospects and some equally shaky reports, uncertainty remains high as to whether or not the company will post […]

Congressman Williams of Texas Reports on Tesla Factory Possibility [VIDEO]

Texas, Oklahoma, or somewhere else? It’s the question that’s been plaguing electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. and onlookers for the past few months. Where will the company’s next factory be located? While there are several reasons to point to Texas, other cities remain in the running. Tulsa, Oklahoma, for example, continues to produce campaigns designed […]

Nikola Badger Preorders Launch: Deposits Up to $5,000 for Truck Based on Renders

Phoenix-based Nikola has launched preorders for its Badger pickup electric truck, with fully-refundable reservations available ranging from $250 USD to $5,000 USD. Available are the following packages and deposits: Honey Package ($5,000) Executive Series: Signed by Founder and delivered amongst the first batch of vehicles $10,000 off purchase price (including deposit) 2 x VIP Backstage...

California Clean-Air Mandate Cracks Down on Truck Emissions

image via Pixabay A new California mandate ordering truck manufacturers to sell zero-emissions trucks introduces more space for electric vehicle manufacturers. Electric truck makers like Tesla and Nikola may have even more room to shine among the new mandate, announced just days ago. As the Los Angeles Times reports, “In effect, the board ordered manufacturers […]

Tesla Model 3 in China Gets Range Increase to 395 Miles

Tesla continues to make headway in the Chinese marketplace. Following some unsavory challenges with coronavirus shutdowns in North America, the electric vehicle maker took the chance to increase its presence in the Asian market. With new technological experiments and a public that’s amenable to electric vehicles, Tesla looks to further enhance its Chinese made vehicles. […]

Petersen Automotive Museum Extends Cybertruck Display to July 5th

The Tesla Cybertruck stands tall as a milestone in electric vehicle innovation. Although the vehicle has not yet seen public release, its name has generated excitement since its initial reveal. The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California put the electric truck on display June 19th as part of its grand reopening following coronavirus shutdowns. […]

Will Tesla Get Into Lithium Mining for Battery Production?

image via RedChip.com Tesla’s battery technology has seen some major strides in recent years. The company has progressed leaps and bounds when looking back at its first electric vehicle, the Tesla Roadster. The new Model Y serves as evidence to the company’s improved batteries. Some of the latest China-made Tesla vehicles also serve to demonstrate […]

Elon Musk Says “Major” Supercharger Increases Coming for Greater L.A.

Tesla Superchargers have revolutionized modern transportation in many ways. While Tesla vehicles are certainly state of the art, the company’s network of charging stations has played a major role in electric vehicle adoption both in North America and abroad. The demand generated by drivers all over the world acts as a testament to the network’s […]

Tutorial – Driving the Tesla Model Y in Cold Weather

image via Tesla Model Y Owner’s Manual The Tesla Model Y offers a versatile driving experience. With an impressive battery range and plentiful storage options, the electric SUV can handle all kinds of road trips. But what about driving in cold weather? In this week’s tutorial, we’ll take a look at some best practices for […]

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Arrive for Owners in Victoria, B.C.

We’ve already seen the first Tesla Model Y delivered in Canada earlier this month and now more and more are making their away to owners across British Columbia, including those in the province’s capital of Victoria. One of the first Model Y deliveries for a resident in Victoria took place on June 22, 2020. According...