Tesla on Sunday touted that its Model Y compact crossover SUV is the “most efficient electric SUV ever built”, compared to competitors. The charge shared showed off energy efficiency in EPA range for small AWD SUVs, when it came to miles driven per kWh. The Model Y can go 4.0 miles per kWH, which is […]
Previously we told you how Tesla had paused Model S and Model X orders on its website for Australian customers, and now it appears this is also the case in other Asia Pacific nations. According to Reuters, Tesla’s website for Thailand, Singapore, and New Zealand on Sunday also no longer allow for Model S and […]
SpaceX had planned for two launches in one day yesterday, but only one of two took place on Friday. The SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was successful, taking place on April 28 at 6:12 p.m. ET. You can watch […]
Tesla has updated its owner’s manual to reflect significant changes to its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in the latest 2023.12 software update. Previously, AEB was described as being designed to reduce the impact of frontal collisions only. However, the updated manual now explains that AEB is intended to reduce the impact of both frontal […]
The Texas House has passed a bill proposing a $200 annual fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. The bill’s authors and anti-toll road group leaders argue that the increased vehicle registration fees will ensure EVs contribute fairly to highway costs. However, a national consumer group and a […]
Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. Among the winners, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y took home the awards in the Luxury Electric Car and Luxury Electric SUV categories, respectively. Janice […]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to test their Tesla Model Y police cruiser, this time in the City of Richmond in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. “Hey @elonmusk have you heard? Mounties in Canada are chasing criminals in fully marked, operational police EVs, including this one,” said the Richmond RCMP on Thursday. Hey @elonmusk […]
Canada Post has introduced carbon-neutral shipping for all domestic ground parcel services in a bid to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The initiative covers Domestic Regular Parcel, Expedited Parcel ground shipments, and Canada Post’s flat rate boxes. For every tonne of greenhouse gas emissions generated by these domestic ground delivery services, Canada Post […]
A California judge has instructed Tesla CEO Elon Musk to testify under oath concerning statements he allegedly made about the safety and capabilities of the company’s Autopilot features, reports Reuters. The decision is part of a lawsuit filed by the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 car crash. Tesla’s […]
Want to pre-order a Model S or Model X in Australia? Well, you can’t anymore as Tesla has mysteriously paused orders of its flagship sedan and SUV on its website. The Tesla website now only shows a “Get Updates” button, a change made late Wednesday. Previously, those in Australia could pre-order a Model S or […]
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol and Tesla CEO Elon Musk held a meeting on Wednesday during Yoon’s state visit to the United States, discussing the potential for a Tesla gigafactory in South Korea and further cooperation with Musk’s space venture, SpaceX, reports The Korean Herald. According to Senior Presidential Secretary for Economic Affairs Choi Sang-mok, […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck was spotted in Fremont, California, in new images shared on Reddit yesterday. The Cybertruck prototype was seen on Kate Road, stopped at an intersection, according to images shared by u/ajaysns. The Cybertruck’s size and scale can be seen as it is stopped next to a cyclist at the intersection. The truck’s side looks […]
First there was T-Mobile as a partner in the U.S., and now SpaceX has inked with Canada’s Rogers for its global cellphone service. Rogers Communications Inc. and SpaceX announced on Wednesday to bring satellite-to-phone coverage to all Canadians, ensuring continuous connectivity in areas beyond the reach of conventional wireless networks. Utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink low earth […]
Samsung SDI and General Motors (GM) have announced plans to establish a joint venture (JV) for the production of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. The companies intend to invest over $3 billion in the JV, which will have an annual production capacity of more than 30 gigawatt-hours. Mass production is […]
Rwanda is set to experience a new era of neobanking services as Payday officially relaunches in the country, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. The innovative partnership aims to provide the best in digital banking services for Africans, announced the company on Tuesday. Payday, a global neobank for Africans, was initially conceived on June […]
