Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Man Drives Tesla to Arctic Ocean in Winter, Shattering EV Myths

Despite skepticism about the performance of electric vehicles (EVs) in harsh Arctic winters, one man has proved the critics wrong by driving his Tesla to the Arctic Ocean during the frigid season, reports NNSL Media. Johnathan Zoes, also known as Johnnie Zoes Man, embarked on a road trip from New York to Tuktoyaktuk to not […]

Tesla 2022.45.11 Update Brings FSD Beta 11.3.2 to More Testers

Tesla has released software update 2022.45.11 and it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.3.2. According to @Teslascope, owners on existing software updates 2022.44.30.10 (FSD beta 10.69.25.2) and 2022.45.10 (FSD beta 11.3.1) are receiving this 2022.45.11 update. FSD beta testers including @brandonee916 are downloading and installing FSD beta v11.3.2 as we speak. Earlier this week, […]

7-Eleven Unveils 7Charge, its Exclusive EV Charging Network

On March 16, 7-Eleven, Inc. unveiled 7Charge, its exclusive EV charging network and app, which aims to provide a convenient and dependable fast-charging experience at select 7-Eleven stores in the United States, with plans to extend to Canada shortly. With the introduction of 7Charge, the company is set to establish one of North America’s most […]

Next Polestar 2 Teased with Reveal Coming March 21

A more powerful variant of the Polestar 2 is in the works, as hinted by both the automaker and CEO Thomas Ingenlath on Twitter. The company shared a static image with a caption suggesting an exciting announcement on March 21. Ingenlath’s tweet included a short video featuring glimpses of the front fascia and a front […]

Volkswagen to Invest in Mines, Plans to Become Global Battery Supplier

According to Reuters, Volkswagen plans to invest in mines to decrease battery cell costs, fulfill half of its own demand, and sell to third-party customers. Thomas Schmall, the carmaker’s board member in charge of technology, stated that Volkswagen aims for its battery unit, PowerCo, to become a global battery supplier and satisfy half of its […]

SpaceX Launches 2 Rockets Four Hours Apart [VIDEOS]

SpaceX on Friday successfully completed two rocket launches within four hours, an incredible cadence that no other company has done before. On Friday, March 17 at 12:26 p.m. PT, the company’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 52 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This […]

Tesla V4 Supercharger Cable Lengths Measure Nearly 10 Feet

Tesla recently launched its first V4 Supercharger station, located in the Netherlands in Harderwijk. The company revealed at its Investor Day that its V4 Superchargers would include longer charging cables, likely to accommodate non-Tesla vehicles that can charge at select stations. We now know the approximate length of these longer V4 Supercharger cables, at 290 […]

Tesla Updates Mobile App to Set Charging Limits Easier

Tesla updated its mobile app this week to add some tweaks to make it easier to set charging limits for your vehicle. The Tesla iPhone app, as shown below, now has points along the charging slider for rates of 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% and 90%. When move the slide across these charging points, it easily […]

Tesla Applies to Expand Giga Berlin Production to 1 Million Cars Annually

Tesla has officially applied to expand Giga Berlin production to 1 million cars produced annually. The automaker confirmed it had submitted its first application to the state of Brandenburg on Wednesday, publication RBB reported on Thursday. The electric automaker said an application for partial approval of its expansion plans has been submitted to the responsible State […]

Tesla Wins 3rd Straight Home Charging Experience Award from J.D. Power

The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study was released today and Tesla has scored the highest for the third straight year. “Tesla ranks highest among Level 2 permanently mounted charging stations with a score of 790. GRIZZL-E (757) ranks second and Emporia (754) ranks third. The segment average is 740,” […]

SpaceX Preps Starlink Launch in South Korea, as Subsidiary Set Up: Report

SpaceX looks to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in South Korea, reports Yonhap News Agency. Sources claim SpaceX has established a subsidiary in Seoul, called Starlink Korea LLC. It was created on March 8 and lists Lauren Ashley Dreyer, SpaceX’s senior director of Starlink business operations, as the representative, say sources. Earlier this year, SpaceX […]