Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Video Shows NASA Astronauts Riding Model X to Launch Pad

image via CNET Highlights In a monumental undertaking, SpaceX and NASA joined forces to send two astronauts into orbit. While public hype and attention mounted earlier this week, the initial launch was postponed due to weather. However, the ceremonies and preparation leading up to the launch remained. After all, the call to postpone the launch […]

Here’s a Closer Look at Why China Loves Tesla [VIDEO]

image via Business Insider Of course Tesla Inc. has become a staple of transportation innovation in North America and Europe. With a central production factory based in Fremont, California, the electric vehicle maker has enjoyed a passionate fan base in its home nation. However, with new factories in Shanghai, and increased support from Chinese buyers, […]

SpaceX NASA Launch Rescheduled Due to Bad Weather

image via TechCrunch SpaceX met a truly historic pursuit when they announced a launch alongside NASA. The launch, originally scheduled for 4:33 PM on May 27th, 2020, has been rescheduled due to weather patterns. Sources over at CNN report that the new launch date has been moved to Saturday, May 30th, 2020 at 3:00 PM. […]

Tesla Model Y Gets Durability Test Driving in the Arctic [VIDEO]

image via Jerry Rig Everything The Tesla Model Y has received widespread attention since its North American launch back in March 2020. As a result, car review sources, electric vehicle magazines, and avid YouTube review channels have come up with a plethora of interesting performance tests. Now, in a new YouTube video by Jerry Rig […]

A Comparison of the Tesla Cybertruck and Other Popular Trucks [VIDEO]

image via MunroLive Since its initial unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck generated lots of hype. With a public reveal show that went viral for some fun antics and impressive features, Tesla’s first truck continues to create buzz for the company. Announcements of consideration for a new Tesla Cybertruck factory a few months back are still prompting […]

Tesla Cuts Prices in North America and China

The coronavirus lockdowns in California and elsewhere in North America have begun to wind down. Of course, this is great news for the electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc. Since March, the company’s main production facility in Fremont, California has been closed. Now, as operations resume in Fremont, Tesla made an announcement regarding the price structure […]

Elon Musk and Grimes Have Changed Their Child’s Name

image via Elon Musk on Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his partner singer-songwriter Grimes received some major media attention earlier this month. When giving birth to their first son together, the eccentric couple went with an equally eccentric name. The unusual lettering and clunky phonetics of the name led to many theories considering the […]

Video Shows How Tesla Autopilot Handles a Moving Stop Sign

image via Fred Hassen on Twitter Tesla electric vehicles have an advanced autopilot system in Tesla Autopilot. As of late, the vehicle’s flagship autonomous driving feature has received some impressive updates. A beta test version of a new Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control mode showcased the system’s new abilities to react to traffic in […]

Car and Driver Examines The Tesla Supercharger Revolution

image via Car and Driver Tesla Inc. revolutionized the world of electric vehicles. But they not only transformed the way people think about transportation in the modern age. The company also managed to erect a robust charging system to make its electric vehicles more feasible and practical for drivers. In a new piece from Car […]

Tesla Speeds Up Model Y Plant Construction in China

Over the course of the past year, Tesla Inc. made some significant moves in the Chinese market. Even though some legal problems arose as a result of their latest forays in Shanghai and elsewhere, the company maintains steady growth in the market. Following the construction of their Shanghai Gigafactory, Tesla announced plans to build a […]

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 […]