Tesla
Tesla Found Just 1% at Fault in Fatal Model S Crash
A jury in Florida found Tesla 1 percent negligent in the death of a Model S owner, 18, whose EV collided with a concrete wall after the car’s speed limiter was deactivated, as detailed in a report from Reuters. Alternatively, the driver and father were found to be 99 percent at fault for the accident […]
Tesla V4 Supercharger Design Spotted in Site Plans
After Tesla’s upcoming V4 Supercharger dimensions were revealed earlier this month, the automaker has dropped another potential hint to suggest it may start deploying its next-generation charger design. A Tesla Supercharger site set to be established in Danvers, Massachusetts shows “Alternative Supercharger Posts” alongside its V3 Superchargers, which could mean that V4 Supercharger designs or […]
Tesla’s Model Y is the Fastest-Selling Used Vehicle in America: Study
According to a new study by iSeeCars.com, Tesla’s Model Y is the fastest-selling used car in the United States at the moment. “Both new and used car prices rose in June over May as inventory constraints continue to plague the new and used car market,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer, in a statement. “Rising […]
Tesla Fremont and Giga Nevada Makes 2 Millionth Car
Tesla’s Fremont factory in California has hit a new milestone, producing its 2 millionth car. A picture was shared showing the 2 millionth car surrounded by staff and a sign that read “2 million”. The news was shared on Tuesday morning by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Congrats to Tesla Fremont + Giga Nevada for making […]
Tesla Expanding East of Giga Texas, Shows New Filing
After filing for a permit to expand Giga Texas earlier this month, Tesla has officially filed a proposal for building more in the area. Tesla is looking to build additional grounds to the east of its Gigafactory Texas, according to a new filing dated July 1, as detailed in a report from the Austin Business […]
Tesla Home HVAC System with HEPA Filter on ‘Future Product List’, Says Musk
Tesla has home HVAC with a HEPA filter on its “future product list” said CEO @Elon Musk in a tweet on Monday. The tweet came in response to another user asking Tesla to make the product, due to allergies being really bad. Musk also notes that it could be a crucial upgrade in places where […]
Tesla Sending Out Invites for Annual Shareholder Meeting at Giga Texas
Shareholders of Tesla are receiving their first correspondence from the automaker regarding its upcoming annual shareholder meeting, as seen in a photo shared on Twitter on Tuesday. Tesla is starting to send out invites for its annual shareholder meeting, set to take place in August at the automaker’s Gigafactory Texas (via @SawyerMerritt). The shareholder […]
Elon Musk to Countersue Twitter in Delaware Court: Report [Update]
Following Elon Musk’s move to back out of a Twitter buyout, and his push for a trial regarding the case in 2023, the Tesla CEO is looking to countersue as the social media company tries to use the courts to force his takeover to be completed as planned. Musk is looking to file a counter-lawsuit […]
Tesla Sales in Australia Could Double By End of the Year, Says Chair
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla has gained a presence throughout the world, and one Australian official says the country is seeing more of the EVs than ever. Tesla’s sales in Australia are gaining momentum, and the country could even double the number of the EVs on the road by the end of the year, according […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: July 11–17, 2022
Here’s a list of all the new locations Tesla added to its global Supercharger network this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 11, 2022 11 Henryka Kamieńskiego, Kraków, Poland 4 150 kW Tesla July 12, 2022 Parking lot along Inge Krokanns […]
Uber Expands Hertz Tesla Rentals for Drivers to Canada
According to Uber, drivers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver can now rent Tesla vehicles on a weekly basis. The first Tesla fleet will become available this summer, part of Hertz’s plan to get 50,000 Tesla cars for Uber to rent by 2023. “As we continue towards Uber’s zero-emissions goal, our partnership with Hertz reflects the […]
Tesla Stock Offers ‘Compelling Opportunity,’ Says Deutsche Bank
Despite the current economic downturn, one analyst is noting that Tesla’s stock may be worth picking up before the second half of the year. Deutsche Bank added Tesla’s stock to its “short-term Catalyst Call Buy List” this week, saying the automaker could offer a lot to investors, according to a report from Market Watch. Although […]
British Transport Police to Launch Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6 Patrol Vehicles
As the United Kingdom continued moving toward electric vehicles (EVs), the country’s police departments have also been trying out some new zero-emission options. The British Transport Police (BTP) has taken delivery of a Tesla Model 3 and a Kia EV6, according to a post from BTP Chief Constable @Lucy D’Orsi earlier this month (via The […]
Tesla Removes Apple Music References in Software Code
Back in December 2020, Tesla’s software code referenced Apple Music in its 2020.48.26 update, as discovered by developer @greentheonly. At the time, @greentheonly force-enabled the Apple Music reference found in Tesla’s software to show a toggle for the streaming service, alongside Tidal. Eventually, Tesla added support for Tidal in November 2021. What about that reference […]
Tesla Debuts ‘Send to Vehicle’ Feature for Watching Videos in China
Tesla’s app update V4.11.0 in China has added a new feature for throwing videos from your phone to your vehicle’s infotainment screen, as detailed in a post on Monday (via @42how_). The post includes a photo from Tesla with instructions for using the “Send to Vehicle” video feature. The feature works with multiple China-based video […]