SpaceX is challenging the recent £5.5bn ($6.9 billion USD) acquisition of British satellite firm Inmarsat by American satellite service provider Viasat. Musk’s company has called on US regulators to revisit and potentially reverse their previous approval of the deal, reports The Telegraph. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has allegedly experienced interference caused by Viasat. This ongoing […]
Satellite services provider Globalstar has announced a groundbreaking deal with SpaceX to launch a set of Apple-backed satellites in 2025. The move aims to fortify Globalstar’s low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity constellation. According to an August 30 regulatory filing, Globalstar will invest $64 million in SpaceX to handle the first series of satellite launches, reports […]
Tesla has launched its new Model 3 in China and it’s showing on the company’s website. It appears earlier leaks were indeed accurate. The starting Model 3 has a 4.4 second 0 to 100 km/h and an estimated CLTC range of 713km for the all wheel drive Dual Motor version. There’s a front camera in […]
Tesla has cut prices of its existing inventory of the Model 3 in Canada and the USA. The Model 3 RWD is showing a discount of $3,300 off down to $37,940 in the USA before federal tax credits. Meanwhile, existing Model 3 RWD inventory has been cut by $5,500 in Canada, starting at $37,940 CAD. […]
In an update on Thursday, electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has revealed the EPA-estimated range for its Dual-Motor and Performance Dual-Motor R1T models. The company took to X to announce that these models offer the best range in their lineup, boasting up to 410 miles with the Max pack and 21-inch wheels. According to the tweet, […]
Tesla is on track for its best sales year in Australia, with nearly 30,000 electric vehicles sold by the end of July, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The current quarter is shaping up to be particularly strong, with multiple indicators pointing to higher sales, reports The Driven. VedaPrime, a […]
Tesla is celebrating 10 years of Supercharging in Europe and released a new video on Tuesday to showcase the milestone. “10 years ago today, the first 6 Supercharger stations opened in Norway,” explained Tesla. “Now, our network spans 36 countries, 1000+ sites & 13k+ Supercharger posts—enabling freedom of travel, no matter your destination.” Tesla says […]
Ford Pro, the commercial arm of Ford Motor Company, has announced new additions to its electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions aimed at easing the transition for businesses to electric fleets. The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options come with a range of features designed to simplify and […]
Tesla has just started rolling out its 2023.26.11 software update, and within the latter is Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, for new vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4), such as Model S, Model X and Model Y (from Fremont and Giga Texas). Many Tesla owners have shared the news online that their HW4 vehicles are downloading FSD […]
SpaceX has rolled out a new feature on its Starlink website, offering users a detailed look at expected internet speeds across the United States. The updated coverage map, which initially served to indicate waitlist status for the residential Starlink service, now provides estimates for download, upload, and latency speeds in each state. The new feature […]
In the latest video from Brad Sloan, a drone flyover at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has showed more footage of the Cybertruck and also what appears to be the ‘Giga wiper’ in action for the first time, recorded on Saturday, August 26, 2023. “We follow the cybertruck from the south end of the Gigafactory […]
With Tesla rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.4.7 to more customer testers, many owners are starting to notice an improvement in the side repeater cameras, where turn signals are located. Compared to FSD beta 11.4.6, you can see that FSD 11.4.7 included improved post-processing to show more accurate white balance and crispness, when owners […]
The Texas electric grid has witnessed a groundbreaking addition as two Tesla ‘virtual power plants’ (VPPs) have successfully qualified to supply power. This monumental achievement, a first in Texas, is a promising leap for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the entity overseeing the state’s electric grid. The innovative feat is an outcome of […]
Tesla is set to redefine charging stops, as the electric car manufacturer secures a permit to launch its much-anticipated Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger in Los Angeles. The permit, confirmed by documents acquired by Teslarati from the LA Department of Building and Safety, opens the door for Tesla to commence its groundbreaking project. Originally teased […]
In a stride towards green transportation, the Folsom Police Department announced its recent acquisition of two Tesla electric vehicles, signaling a broader trend within California’s police departments. Folsom is located about 35 minutes east of Sacramento in California. Highlighting the significance of this move, Folsom PD Operations Division Commander Andrew Bates stated, “We are purchasing […]
