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Tesla 2021.44.5 Software Update [Release Notes]
Tesla has released its 2021.44.5 software update, detected by @teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.44.5 on a Model 3 RWD LR (2018) in Ontario, Canada. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/je513GeUYR — Teslascope (@teslascope) December 10, 2021 You can see Tesla’s 2021.44.5 release notes below, courtesy of @kkvr2823, which notes […]
New York City Wants to Buy a Tesla Model 3 Fleet for $12.3 Million
New York City wants to purchase a Tesla Model 3 fleet, worth $12.36 million dollars. This is according to a public hearing notice shared last week on December 3, 2021 (via @SawyerMerritt). On December 16, 2021, Citywide Administrative Services will hold a public hearing at 10am by conference call. The issue is a “proposed contract between […]
President Biden Finally Acknowledges Tesla Without Mentioning Tesla [VIDEO]
President Joe Biden says “electric vehicles are the future” but the White House seems to have forgotten about Tesla and its efforts in pioneering EVs to the mainstream. While Biden has praised traditional automakers like GM for “electrifying the entire automotive industry”, it has failed to mention or even acknowledge Tesla publicly—until now. On Wednesday, […]
2022 Tesla Model Y Review by Carwow in the UK: Best Electric SUV? [VIDEO]
Mat Watson from carwow in the UK has reviewed the 2022 Tesla Model Y. Watson compares the Model Y to the Model 3 and was overall impressed with the roomier cabin of the compact crossover SUV, particularly in the backseat and the trunk. Watson shared 5 good things and bad things about the Model Y, […]
Tesla Cybertruck ‘CyberLandr’ Camper Hits $100 Million in Preorders
After a Tesla Cybertruck Camper concept topped $50 million USD in preorders in April, the aptly-named “CyberLandr” has officially reached a new milestone and doubled its pre-production sales. The modular CyberLandr camper, produced by software and AI company Stream It, has officially surpassed $100 million USD in preorders for the camper, according to Business Insider. […]
Tesla Big Battery in Victoria, Australia Now Operational
Tesla powered on the Victoria, Australia “Big Battery” on Wednesday, a large-scale Tesla Megapack lithium-ion energy storage system that will help operate utility reserves for much of the Australian state, according to CNBC. The Megapacks were constructed in hopes to prevent blackouts from occurring, as well as to give utility companies more energy storage for […]
2022 Tesla Model X vs 2017 Model X Compared by New Owner
Tesla’s Fremont factory was full of Tesla Model X and S units last month, and now some of those Model X units are beginning to deliver to customers. After sharing photos of a newly-delivered 2022 Tesla Model X unit, one owner has shared a detailed breakdown of the differences between the 2022 model and his […]
Tesla Sold 52,859 Cars in China in November 2021
According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) on Wednesday, Tesla sold 52,589 vehicles made at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. Of these cars, 21,127 were for export to Europe and surrounding areas in the region. Tesla’s factory in China produces its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Back in October 2021, Tesla’s China-made […]
Tesla Owner Realizes Gaming While Driving Possible, Complains to Safety Regulator
The U.S. safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, says it is “aware” of the ability of some Tesla games that can be played while the car is driving. “We are aware of driver concerns and are discussing the feature with the manufacturer,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement to […]
Tesla Model S Donated to Ohio Village Police Department Now on Patrol
Earlier this year, a generous resident of the Village of Gates Mills in Northeast Ohio donated a “gently used” 2019 Tesla Model S to the local police department for use as a patrol car. According to Police1, the Model S has been retrofitted for a squad car and is now ready to hit the streets. “We […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Wins ‘Quickest-Charging EV’ by Car and Driver
After being named the quickest 0-60 mph production car ever and breaking the 9-second quarter-mile threshold, the Tesla Model S Plaid has also taken the crown of quickest-charging electric vehicle (EV) ever, according to Car and Driver. The popular automotive publication recently tested the Model S Plaid’s charging speed at one of Tesla’s V3 (250 […]
Pete Buttigieg Defends EV Subsidies, After Elon Musk Criticizes Spending Bill
Speaking at The Wall Street Journal‘s CEO Council Summit on Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk pummeled U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposed electric vehicle (EV) tax credit of up to $12,500 USD, a significant chunk of which Tesla and other automakers with non-unionized workforces, like Toyota, will be locked out of — reports Marketwatch. Musk said the […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Said to Get User Interface from Model S/X Refresh and More [LIST]
According to Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog), Tesla’s upcoming holiday firmware update for the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) will bring the new Model S/X User Interface (UI) to the Model 3 and Model Y. Looks like the holiday update will have the UI from the new S & X — Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) December 8, […]
Tesla Launches Snow Chains for Model S Refresh (2021+)
Tesla has launched snow chains for its Model S refresh, versions of the sedan produced in 2021 or later. “The König K-Summit XL K55 Max Snow Chains provide excellent traction and durability in snowy conditions,” explains Tesla. “With no complex attachments, the newly upgraded design simply requires one fixing point on the outer side of […]
Tesla 2021.44 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44 software update, as detected by Nikola for Tesla (@TeslaVersion). Nikola found a new Tesla software version "2021.44 d462bf77855e" running on a Model Y. https://t.co/19uzXC7mam — Nikola / Tesla Software Version Bot 🤖 (@TeslaVersion) December 7, 2021 No word on what’s exactly new in this update, but stay tuned […]