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Tesla Can Have a ‘Positive Effect’ on Germany, Says Brandenburg Minister
Tesla was awarded a COVID-19 rules waiver in Germany ahead of its Grünheide County Fair Event, allowing the company to have up to 9,000 guests – compared to the government’s normal gathering limit of 5,000 guests. Environmentalist groups in Germany are pointing out that the move is part of a continued pattern of disruptive behavior […]
Tesla’s Popularity Growing in Colorado, Taking 52% of EV Sales in 2020
As Tesla faces an investigation from a U.S. auto regulator over its Autopilot driver assistance system, it’s also remaining one of the most purchased vehicles in many states – including Colorado. Tesla vehicles made up 52 percent of all-electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2020 in Colorado, accounting for 24,670 units and counting, according to KOAA […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.2 Releasing Friday to 1,000 Owners with ‘Perfect Scores’
As Tesla prepares to widen the release of its next update for semi-autonomous driving, the company’s head has confirmed that perfect drivers will get it first. @Elon Musk said on Thursday that every Tesla driver with a perfect safety score will receive the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.2 on Friday, likely again at midnight PDT. […]
Tesla 2021.36 Software Update: Release Notes and What’s New
Tesla released its 2021.36 software update today, as noted by @Teslascope. The update was spotted on numerous Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y vehicles in the Teslascope fleet, located in Canada, U.S., Europe, UK, and Australia, all coming from 2021.32.21. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.36 on a Model 3 […]
Tesla Model 3, Model Y ‘Air Suspension’ Images Found in Firmware
According to developer @greentheonly, they have discovered images within Tesla’s latest firmware depicting the company’s Model 3 sedan and Model Y compact crossover SUV with what appears to be air suspension of sorts. Images shared by @greentheonly show multiple configurations of the Model 3 and Model Y with air suspension layouts, similar to images found […]
Tesla 2021.24.6 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla started rolling out its 2021.24.6 software update on late Tuesday evening, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.6 on a Model 3 Mid-Range (2018) in Kaunas, Lithuania. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/oEbQKZRokZ — Teslascope (@teslascope) October 6, 2021 The update was spotted on a Model 3 […]
How to Watch Tesla’s 2021 Shareholder Meeting Livestream [VIDEO]
In August, Tesla announced October 7 as the date for its upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting, and as the date approaches, many onlookers are wondering how to watch the meeting online. Tesla’s 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting begins Thursday at 2:30pm PDT/4:30 PM CT/5:30pm EDT and will take place at Gigafactory Austin as a virtual-only event. The […]
40 Tesla Megapacks to Power Battery Project in Queensland, Australia
Tesla is adding to a number of its ongoing Australian energy storage projects, with a new partnership taking place in Queensland, Australia. Australian power company Genex Power signed a supply agreement last week with Tesla to use its Megapacks to power a 50 MW and 100 MWh battery project in Queensland, Australia, according to Energy […]
Tesla Increases Prices of Model 3 and Model Y By Up to $2,000
While Tesla’s Model Y delivery dates have been pushed back into April 2022 in North America due to demand and the global semiconductor shortage, the company has now also increased the price of its two most popular electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla has increased the price of its Model Y variants by $1,000 USD, while also […]
Tesla Launches Pet Liner for Model S/3/X/Y, From $135
Tesla has launched sales of a Pet Liner for its vehicle line up. The Tesla Pet Liner for Model S, 3 and Y costs $145 USD, while the Model X Pet Liner costs $135 USD. “Model S/3/Y Pet Liner is made from a breathable quilted fleece material, creating maximum comfort for your pet during car […]
Tesla’s Giga Press Maker Reveals Tech in New Video; Model Y Now Uses Single Rear/Front Castings
Tesla’s 8,000-pound die-casting machine, the Giga Press, is made by Italian company Idra Group, who recently released a video breaking down the production and development of the revolutionary product. A new video shared on Monday by Idra Group discusses the development of the famed Giga Press die-casting production machine responsible for most of the modern […]
Tesla’s Model 3 was the Best-Selling Car in the UK in September
The Tesla Model 3 surpassed 1 million cumulative sales in August, and it hasn’t stopped growing to be one of the most purchased electric vehicles (EVs) in the world – especially in the United Kingdom. The Tesla Model 3 landed the UK’s number one spot for the best-selling car in September, with a total of […]
Tesla Responds to Jury Ordering it to Pay $137 Million in Damages to Contract Worker
Tesla is still pressing Rivian over trade secrets in the courts, but a new case’s jury has found the company guilty of failing to prevent racially-based harassment, as seen in the jury’s decision. On Monday, former Tesla contract worker Owen Diaz, 53, was awarded over $130 million USD in damages, after the jury decided that […]
Police Dog Tracks Down Tesla Thieves in Lake County, Illinois
An apparently stolen Tesla was speeding in the area of Route 60 and Route 21 in Vernon Hills in Lake County, Illinois, and the alleged thieves were tracked down by the Lake County Sheriff Canine, Dax. According to Lake & McHenry County Scanner, a Lake County sheriff’s sergeant was passed by a red Tesla at […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, 2021
Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s a list of all the new Superchargers that went live across the globe this past week. There are quite a few, that appear to have gone online to meet Tesla’s Q3 end-of-quarter push: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Sept. 27, 2021 Ellyway Incheon, […]