Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla 2020.20.13 Update Brings Traffic Light, Stop Sign Control to Canada

Image via @Model3Owners Earlier today Tesla released its 2020.20.13 software update in Canada, bringing Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (TLSSC) to Canadians in beta. Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously promised TLSSC would be released to Canadians on Thursday and the company did not disappoint. “Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is designed to recognize...

Hackers Selling 50 HP Boost for Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor for $1,100 [VIDEOS]

image via Véhicules électriques Simon André on YouTube Tesla’s electric vehicles aren’t always friendly to customization. The company has a reputation of making intricate vehicles from a team full of engineers with specific knowledge. Nevertheless, drivers, gear heads, and hackers continue to attempt their own custom modifications to Tesla vehicles. In a new project, a […]

Tesla to Use Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries in China

Following approval from the Ministry of Industry and Technology in China, Tesla will use lithium iron phosphate batteries in the future. The material, also known as LFP, “contain no cobalt – one of the most expensive metals in electric vehicle (EV) batteries”, as according to sources at Reuters. As it stands, Tesla had been in […]

Model Y Delivery Checklist: This Printable PDF is a Must for New Owners

Since its launch in March, drivers have enjoyed the Tesla Model Y. The vehicle delivers impressive stats and performance on nearly every front. However, the vehicle’s launch and production has been beset with obstacles from the start. The coronavirus outbreak forced Tesla to make the switch to touchless deliveries. While the move seemed negative at […]

Tesla 2019 Impact Report Details Key Environmental Metrics

image via Tesla 2019 Impact Report As a major company with publicly traded stock and an enormous presence in the media landscape, Tesla Inc. likes to keep its customers and shareholders informed. Whether it’s a comprehensive online stream following their earnings reports, or the company’s CEO responding directly to fans on Twitter, the company knows […]

Tesla Software Update 2020.20.12 Now Available

image via Tesla Raj on Twitter Tesla’s electric vehicle software receives constant updates. Their unique over the air delivery system allows for drivers to implement new features through system-wide software updates with minimal hassle. Some recent changes to the structural code makes for faster, more efficient software update additions. Earlier in the year, software update […]

Leaked Email at Tesla Points to Model Y Production Problems

The Tesla Model Y released earlier this year, with some of the first deliveries beginning in March in The United States. Since that point, electric vehicle enthusiasts and automobile reviewers have shared lavish praise for the vehicle’s many innovative design features. The marketplace has also had a positive response to Tesla’s latest offering. However, a […]

Tesla Shares Achieved a Record Closing Price Monday

In the North American stock market, Tesla has a somewhat tumultuous history. Sure, the company’s stock has traded at some enormous highs, at one point even suggesting inclusion in the S&P 500. However, analysts and shareholders alike have been quick to place their doubts in the long term viability of the company’s stock outlook. In […]

Tesla Assigning Model Y VINs to Canadian Orders Ahead of Deliveries

With what appears to be the first Tesla Model Y already delivered in Canada to an owner in Vancouver, British Columbia, more signs are here deliveries are ramping up and are soon imminent for other reservations. According to members on the TMC forums, Tesla has started assigning vehicle identification numbers (VINs). One user named ‘jd007’...

The 1 Million Mile Battery is Ready for Production Says Tesla Supplier

Earlier in the year, Tesla reported a collaboration with a Chinese partner to produce a new electric vehicle battery that would revolutionize the medium and the larger landscape of transportation in the modern world. The battery, known colloquially as the “One Million Mile Battery” is now ready for production. Newsweek reported on the battery stating […]

Tesla Triples China-Made Model 3 Sales From April to May

Tesla’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China, though brief, brought some initial challenges for the electric vehicle maker. Several stories surfaced earlier in the year where some Chinese drivers received downgraded Model 3 chips. This created a whole host of legal issues and brand problems for Tesla. However, since then, Tesla has managed to […]

Plug-In Electric Car Sales See Huge Increase in Canada During Q1

The first quarter of 2020 brought some great news for major players in the electric vehicle space. Perhaps the largest name in the industry, Tesla Inc, reported some impressive numbers, even turning a profit despite some major setbacks. Prosperity in electric vehicle sales increased by quite a large number across Canada. As a matter of […]