Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Florida Bans Direct Car Sales, But Tesla Exempt

In a move that strengthens protections for traditional auto dealerships, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on June 15, 2023, that restricts most direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. However, the law includes provisions that will allow electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to continue its direct sales model. The new legislation was initially perceived as a potential […]

SK Signet to Integrate Tesla’s NACS into EV Chargers

SK Signet, a worldwide leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, made a significant announcement today that it would incorporate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection capabilities into its ultra-fast charger designs. The company has initiated the development of NACS standard-compliant chargers, with the expectation of launching the first product within 2023. The introduction […]

How Tesla’s Trip Planner Solved Range Anxiety [VIDEO]

Tesla has debuted a new video detailing its Trip Planner feature in its cars. “Enter a destination on your touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically calculate your route with Superchargers along the way. Trip Planner considers driving style, elevation, outside temperature, traffic, stall availability and more,” says Tesla. Tesla says its navigation system will automatically […]

Tesla Delivers First Model S/X in South Korea

Tesla has delivered its first Model S and Model X vehicles in South Korea. That’s according to owner Andy (@kosarimine) on Thursday. “I got my #modelx this morning. couldnt sleep at all 😁 thank you @elonmusk for making this great car!”, said Andy (via @Tslachan). Back in March, Tesla launched orders of the Model S […]

Starlink Coming to The Philippines Through Reseller NetLinkz

In a groundbreaking move announced on Thursday, Philippine Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (PT&T) revealed that it has partnered with Australian tech solution firm, NetLinkz. The strategic alliance aims to offer SpaceX’s innovative Starlink broadband services to Filipino consumers later this year. NetLinkz, which has a standing reseller agreement with SpaceX, will be instrumental in facilitating […]

Tesla Dominates New EV Registrations, Surging 52% YoY

Tesla has seen a dramatic 52% increase in new registrations during the first four months of 2023, according to data from Experian. These figures mark a significant resurgence in the company’s sales momentum in the United States after substantial price cuts were implemented. Elon Musk confirmed earlier this year that he was willing to forfeit […]

SpaceX Details Starlink Speed Expectations in Canada

SpaceX currently still has a Starlink hardware offer for ‘rural’ Canada (we say this loosely as many addresses not considered rural qualify) at just $199 CAD, down from the regular price of $759 CAD. Starlink costs $140/month for service and recently, SpaceX updated its Canadian version of the website to detail speed expectations for new […]

San Francisco First to Reach 50% EV Market Share in U.S.

San Francisco has emerged as a leading figure in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, achieving a record-breaking 50% penetration rate of electric and hybrid vehicles in all new retail vehicle registrations in March and April this year, according to data from S&P Global Mobility. This landmark achievement makes it the first significant […]

Tesla NACS: EnviroSpark and Enel X Way Come on Board

More companies have started to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), following in the footsteps of major automakers Ford and General Motors. Atlanta-based EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, Inc., which makes EV charging solutions, has announced the integration of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its nationwide charging network. Aaron Luque, Founder and CEO of […]

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.4 Coming This Week

Tesla currently is rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4.3, but by the end of this week, testers can expect yet another version. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on early Wednesday, he replied to @WholeMarsBlog to say, “11.4.4 goes out end of this week.” Last week on June 9, Tesla started to roll […]

FedEx Canada Debuts BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans

FedEx Express Canada has made strides towards a greener future with the launch of its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles. The event held in Toronto, Ontario, today was attended by high-profile figures, including Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]

Stellantis Evaluating Tesla’s Charging Standard

Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, announced on Tuesday that it is still considering Tesla’s charging standard. This statement follows the recent announcements made by Ford Motor Co and General Motors indicating they will adopt the standard. Stellantis in a statement to Reuters said, “We continue to evaluate the NACS standard and look forward to […]

Volkswagen EV Plant Deal to Cost Canada Billions More than Expected

According to the parliamentary budget officer, Canada’s exclusive contract with Volkswagen, for the establishment of an electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario, will cost the federal government an estimated $16.3 billion over the next decade. This figure surpasses the government’s initial projections, which accounted for a $700 million capital investment and up to $13.2 billion […]

Boring Company’s Vegas Loop Expansion Plans Approved

The Vegas Loop, the ambitious underground transport project of Elon Musk’s Boring Company, is set for another expansion following a unanimous 6-0 vote by the Las Vegas planning commission on Tuesday. The vote approved the company’s proposal to extend the underground rail network throughout the city limits of Las Vegas. This expansion promises to connect […]