Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Summary: IKEA Canada has expanded its electric vehicle charging network by adding 25 charging stations at five locations in Quebec and Ontario. The expansion was made possible by securing funding of $300,000 from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program in 2022. The investment supports IKEA Canada’s goal of achieving 100% zero-emission home deliveries […]

SpaceX has unveiled the Starship Torch, a versatile tool designed for culinary enthusiasts and SpaceX fans alike, now available as part of a pre-sale. It looks freaking amazing. Launching for pre-sale at $175 USD, the Starship Torch is set to ignite kitchens and hearts alike in Q3 2023. Inspired by SpaceX’s iconic Starship spacecraft, this […]

Summary: Renault reassesses its global electric vehicle pricing strategy following Tesla’s aggressive price cuts. The French automaker seeks to maintain competitiveness as Tesla expands its discount drive in Europe, Israel, and Singapore. Renault’s Q1 sales increase by 9%, indicating a positive shift in their restructuring strategy amidst growing market competition. In response to a series […]

SpaceX on Monday morning scrubbed its first launch attempt of its Starship, after dealing with a technical issue. “A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today,” said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Learned a lot today, now offloading propellant, retrying in a few days,” added Musk. Musk had […]

Summary: Tesla Shanghai workers unhappy with bonus cuts. Social media posts criticize company’s handling of fatal accident. Elon Musk investigating the issue. Employees at Tesla’s Shanghai factory have taken to social media, including Twitter, to express their dissatisfaction with recent performance bonus cuts, according to workers and online posts. Some of the posts criticize Tesla’s […]

Summary: Volkswagen reveals electric ID.7 with 700 km range. ID.7 includes efficient drive and advanced features. Launching in Europe and China in 2023, North America in 2024. Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.7, the brand’s first all-electric model for the upper mid-size class, boasting a combination of excellent aerodynamics, a new efficient drive generation, and an […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2023.6.15 software update and with it includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4. According to FSD beta tester @Winnersechelon, they received FSD beta 11.4 on Monday morning as part of the 2023.6.15 software update. Say goodbye to 2022. Tesla FSD Beta v11.4 pic.twitter.com/8JJWHTeaKQ — TeslaBull FSD (@Winnersechelon) April 17, […]

Starting on Tuesday, only 10 all-battery electric vehicles will qualify for the full $7,500 U.S. tax credit, according to the Treasury Department on Monday. Below are the 10 EVs and two plug-in hybrids that will be able to get the full $7,500 tax credit: Chrysler Pacifica $80,000 Plug-In Hybrid Ford F-150 Lightning $80,000 EV Lincoln […]

Earlier this week, an alleged Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ refresh leaked, revealing a new front headlight and bumper design. The so-called leak was the Model 3 in a warehouse with its cover taken off and a photo snapped and shared to Reddit. Now, concept designer ‘Sugardesign’ has shared some images of the Model 3 ‘Highland’, […]

Summary: Costamare and Navarino to trial Starlink on four vessels Test to evaluate improved operations, crew welfare and compliance Starlink to be used in a hybrid connectivity setup with existing satellite platforms Greek vessel operator, Costamare, has partnered with its satcom provider Navarino to implement the Starlink satellite connectivity system on four vessels for a […]

A recent experiment conducted by Big Motoring World, a used car dealership in the UK, found that owning an electric vehicle (EV) could significantly boost one’s chances of getting a date on popular dating app Tinder, specifically a Tesla. Big Motoring World created two near-identical Tinder profiles for one of their employees, Jay, 26, with […]

SpaceX has announced that it is aiming to conduct the first fully integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas as early as Monday, April 17. The 150-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT (5am PDT, 8am EDT). The Starship is a reusable transportation system designed to carry […]

Columbia Shipmanagement, the ship management arm of the Columbia Group, is conducting a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on several vessels. The Starlink service uses a constellation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by SpaceX to provide reliable and high-speed internet connectivity to ships and vessels across all sectors of the maritime industry. […]

Summary: Tesla’s latest price cuts reduce the Model Y’s starting price by 24%, making it a more affordable option for buyers. The base versions of the Model 3 and Y are now cheaper relative to the average new vehicle selling price. Tesla’s constantly fluctuating prices are putting pressure on other carmakers that are struggling to […]

Summary: Tesla has announced a series of price cuts for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in various countries worldwide. The price cuts have ranged from 1% to as much as 25% and have been implemented multiple times in some countries. These reductions in price are part of Tesla’s efforts to make its electric […]