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Tesla’s Giga Berlin Showing Even More Model Y Cars Outside [VIDEO]
YouTuber Tobias Lindh on Saturday posted another construction update for Tesla’s Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory. This marks Lindh’s first aerial tour of Giga Berlin following the facility being awarded conditional approval to begin commercial production on Friday. Lindh’s drone footage showcases a lot of progress at Giga Berlin, including asphalt carpeting on the trailer yard and new […]
Ukrainian President Zelensky Video Chats with Elon Musk: Come Visit After the War
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently had a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which the latter invited Musk to visit Ukraine after the war is over. Ukraine is currently being invaded by Russia. Tensions heightened on Friday after Ukraine said Russian forces attacked a nuclear power plant in the southeast part […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.12 Release Date: March 8 in U.S., March 11 in Canada
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared an update on upcoming release dates for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.12, for those in the United States and Canada. Musk replied to a question about the release of FSD 11 by saying, “Beta 10.12 probably releases Tuesday in US and Friday in Canada.” These days translate to […]
Tesla Cybertruck Range, Battery Size, and Weight Estimated [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, MotorMatchup sets out on a detailed physics analysis to estimate the weight, battery size, and range of Tesla’s much-anticipated Cybertruck. The Cybertruck will be produced at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and it will feature the same 4680 battery cells and structural battery pack as Texas-made Model Ys. According to […]
NASA, Orbis Unveil Carbon-Ceramic Brakes for Tesla Model S Plaid
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has teamed up with Orbis Brakes to create lightweight, high-performance brakes for the Tesla Model S Plaid (and other vehicles) that don’t cost as much as currently available aftermarket kits — reports MotorTrend. The braking solution was a new concept from Orbis, which caught the eye of […]
U.S. Labor Secretary Wants to Chat with Tesla’s Elon Musk
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has extended an olive branch to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying he is “willing to have a conversation” with him about “anything he would like to talk about” — reports Yahoo Finance. “Let me put it this way. I would love to have a conversation with Mr. Musk and talk […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Suspension is ‘Work of Art’ Says Sandy Munro [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid has been pulled apart by Sandy Munro over the past month or so, with the manufacturing expert’s team analyzing the vehicle’s overall construction. Munro Live continued its teardown of their 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid with a new video on Friday show a breakdown of the front and rear suspension. Munro […]
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh: Closer Look at Headlights, Tail Lights [VIDEO]
JacobIsAMac has shared another video detailing his newly delivered 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid refresh, this time giving us yet another closer look at the new lights on the sedan. The video shows the refreshed Model S unit’s new matrix LED headlights and tail lights as well as the vehicle’s new charging port. According to […]
Elon Musk Gives China’s U.S. Ambassador a Ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid
Musk took Chinese official Qin Gang for a ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid this week, according to a post shared by @Qin on Thursday (via Automotive News). One Tesla representative noted that the drive took place in Fremont, California, where one of Tesla’s U.S. factories is located. Qin went on to say the […]
Tesla Model 3 Wait Times in China Increase Up to 20 Weeks
It’s no surprise that Tesla is dominating the world’s largest auto market, but for some customers, high demand and delivery wait times have been trying. Tesla’s Model 3 demand in China is causing extra-long delivery times, with some estimated delivery timelines ranging out as far as 16-20 weeks from now, according to CNEVPost. Previously, delivery […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Factory Gets Green Light for Production
Just weeks after Tesla’s first Model 3 and Y units with a new AMD Ryzen Chip started delivering to Germany from Gigafactory Shanghai, the automaker has officially been approved to start building electric vehicles (EV) in the country. Tesla was awarded conditional approval to begin commercial production at its Gigafactory Berlin on Friday, according to […]
Tesla Offering Free Model Y All-Weather Protection Kits via Email Again
Model Y owners living in places with tough cold weather climates are now eligible to get a new All-Weather Protection Kit by Tesla, free of charge. Many people living in the US and Canada have received an email from Tesla telling them that they can order their complimentary Model Y All-Weather Protection Kit by entering […]
Tesla Aims for 2 Millionth 4680 Battery Cell by March: Report
A series of tweets from earlier today by Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) has disclosed apparently new information on the upcoming Giga Berlin and Giga Texas factories. Merritt has mentioned that the source of his information is Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike), and the duo have been credible sources concerning Tesla production and delivery timelines. This latest […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Aims to Make 1,000 Cars Weekly by April: Report
A series of tweets by Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) has apparently revealed a lot of information on the new Giga Berlin factory in Germany. Merritt mentions that he got his information from Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike), who in the past has been a reputable source on Tesla delivery production and delivery estimates. The tweets reveal […]
Tesla 2022.4.5.11 Software Update: Release Notes
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4.5.11 software update, as detected by a vehicle in the third-party software fleet from @Teslascope on Thursday evening. A Tesla Model 3 Performance in California, saw the 2022.4.5.11 update, sent to owners that were previously on 2022.4.5.3 from February 15. You can view the 2022.4.5.11 release note below, shared […]