Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Seeks Chinese Government Approval for New Kind of Battery

Tesla Inc.’s growth in the Chinese market continues to rise. With more Chinese-made Model 3s in demand and a new Model Y facility under construction, the electric vehicle mammoth shows no signs of slowing down. Now, the company made moves to enact new battery installations in its China-made vehicles. According to news sources at Reuters […]

What’s it Like Owning a Tesla Model Y for Two Months? [VIDEO]

image via Ryan Shaw Ever since the Tesla Model Y released in March, drivers have praised the vehicle. Not only does Tesla’s newest electric vehicle offer some impressive performance numbers, but it also functions as a practical car, too. There’s no denying the fact that the Tesla Model Y got some great reviews upon its […]

Range Test: Tesla Model S LR Raven [VIDEO]

image via Bjørn Nyland The Tesla Model S remains a staple of innovation and performance within the electric vehicle space. Drivers praised the vehicle for its impressive 0 – 60 mph times and battery efficiency. But just how well does the Model S LR Raven hold its range? A new video from Bjørn Nyland explores […]

Could COVID-19 Infections in California Close Tesla Down Again?

Tesla’s battle with the coronavirus in California continues to create speculation. Tesla enthusiasts and onlookers have been enamored with the company’s response to local health regulations since early in March. Local authorities in Alameda County took action to ensure that Tesla’s main facility in Fremont, California remained closed. Since then, Tesla CEO Elon Musk lashed […]

Tutorial – Controlling Lights in The Tesla Model Y

image via Tesla Model Y Owner’s Manual We continue our Tesla Model Y Tutorial series this week with a discussion on the electric vehicle’s lights. With so many different lights and options for controlling them, things can get confusing. Follow along on Page 59 in the Tesla Model Y Owner’s Manual as we explore how […]

Elon Musk and Jay Leno Take a Ride in the Tesla Cybertruck [VIDEO]

image via Jay Leno’s Garage Tesla CEO Elon Musk and television personality Jay Leno have a long history with one another. As an avid car enthusiast, Leno has long nurtured an interest in electric vehicles, and Musk’s innovation within the field. In fact, the two met a few times, one most notably appearing in some […]

Tulsa, Oklahoma Releases New Video to Attract Tesla

image via Tesla Owners Club of Oklahoma The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma continues its mission to attract a Tesla Inc. factory. At first, the city began their campaign with a series of viral marketing techniques centered on memes. In a recent stunt, they repainted a giant statue in their city in the likeness of Tesla […]

Tesla Games Gets a Makeover With Latest Software Update

Tesla’s latest software update 2020.16.2.1 brings some excellent features to drivers’ fingertips. Of course the update brings some practical changes, such as the ability to refine Supercharger station searches. An undocumented change including pedestrian animations also showcases Tesla’s robust vehicle awareness systems. However, the update also beefs up some of the software’s entertainment offerings with […]

New Video Details Tesla Vehicle to Grid Charging

image via Ingineerix Tesla Inc. has long given drivers the ability to charge their electric vehicles in the comfort of their own homes. Implementing the Tesla Wall Connector, Tesla owners can mimic the experience of recharging their vehicle battery at a Supercharger station. However, the electric vehicle maker released updates informing customers of a new […]

Tesla Software Update Shows Pedestrian Animations [VIDEO]

image via Black Tesla Tesla Inc. recently released a new software update for its electric vehicles. The update carries several new and exciting features. In Update 2020.16.2.1 drivers now have access to pedestrian animations on their screens. In a new YouTube video posted by Black Tesla, viewers get a closer look at the new update’s […]

Bidirectional Charging Available in Some Tesla Vehicles

Tesla recently added a new feature to some of its electric vehicles. However, the feature was added quite discretely. When it comes to battery technology, Tesla continues to excel in offering drivers increased flexibility. Now, it looks as though the company added bidirectional charging to some of its vehicle models. According to a new report […]

Tesla Drops Lawsuit Against California’s Alameda County

Tesla Inc. and local officials in Alameda County, California finally reached an agreement. After a shelter at home order left Tesla’s main production facility in Fremont closed for nearly three months, the two entities shared a flurry of disputes. The fallout resulted in a pointed threat from Elon Musk in which he said he considered […]

Tulsa, Oklahoma Isn’t Giving Up on a Tesla Factory Just Yet

image via Tulsa World The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma has long expressed its desire for a Tesla factory. At first, they set up a measured meme-based campaign online in an attempt to grab the attention of the electric vehicle maker. Now, in a new publicity stunt, the city has taken some even larger strides toward […]

California Governor Gavin Newsom Isn’t Worried About Tesla Moving

Tesla and the state of California have had their fair share of disagreements in recent times. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, some preventative shelter at home orders made production impossible for the electric vehicle maker. Further local restrictions in Alameda County perturbed Tesla, leading to threats from Elon Musk suggesting that Tesla might move out […]