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Elon Musk Agrees With Ethereum Co-Founder’s Plan for Dogecoin to Rival Bitcoin
In an interview with AI researcher Lex Fridman on YouTube, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin talked about the cryptocurrency’s future, the blockchain’s in-progress upgrade to the proof-of-stake token creation and transaction validation model, and the popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin. When Fridman asked Buterin if it would be possible for Dogecoin to “beat bitcoin hands down,” the […]
Tesla App to Soon Include FSD Subscriptions, Tesla Insurance: Hacker
In a recent Reddit post, user Callump01 outlined what’s possibly coming to the Tesla app, after doing some digging into the latter. This is the same Reddit user who broke the news of a Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription being in the works after reverse-engineering the Tesla app late last year. “I’ve been doing some more reverse […]
Tesla 2021.4.18.2 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla started rolling out its 2021.4.18.2 software update on Saturday to owners in the U.S., Canada and Europe. According to the 2021.4.18.2 release notes shared by NotaTeslaApp, this update for the Model 3 and Model Y introduces the cabin camera for tracking driver attention when Autopilot is engaged. “The cabin camera above your rearview mirror […]
2021 Tesla Model Y Gets New Windshield Wipers [VIDEO]
Tesla enthusiast and YouTuber DÆrik recently posted a new video showcasing some of the lesser-known new features and improvements that the 2021 Model Y refresh brings into the fray. The YouTuber dedicated a fair bit of time to showcasing a hardware upgrade to the electric vehicle (EV)’s windshield wiping and washing system: new windshield wipers, now […]
Tesla Confirms Model S Plaid 1/4 Mile Time of 9.23 Seconds
Tesla has finally confirmed the Model S Plaid‘s 1/4 mile time on its online vehicle configurator. The page, which already touts the Model S Plaid as the quickest accelerating ‘production car’ in the world, now also showcases a 1/4 mile time of 9.23 seconds at 155 mph (250 km/h). Earlier this week, comedian and car […]
Tesla Roadster Extended at Petersen Automotive Museum Through June 11
Tesla’s Roadster has been on exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, since May 19, 2021. The exhibit was planned to run to June 2, but the museum announced on Friday the Roadster has been extended through June 11 (the image above should read June 11). “The Tesla Roadster’s stay has been […]
Major Tesla Shipment Arrives in Switzerland By Train
A shipment of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) was spotted arriving in Switzerland earlier this week, and recent buyers in the country are expressing their excitement. On Thursday, software engineer Simon M. Butscher shared footage of a train carrying roughly 204 Teslas in Switzerland, which will reportedly be delivered to customers throughout the course of the […]
First Tesla V3 Superchargers Open in Australia
One of the biggest barriers to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains the support for charging infrastructure, Tesla is rolling out its Superchargers all across the world. Tesla has installed one of Australia’s first Tesla V3 Superchargers, located at the East Devonport ferry terminal in Tasmania, Australia, according to The Advocate (via Reddit). The site […]
Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Breakup Tweet Has Cryptocurrency Bulls Raging
Just months after Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed he was a supporter of Bitcoin, it appears the billionaire’s relationship with the cryptocurrency may officially be over following a cryptic meme about the digital currency. On Thursday, Elon Musk tweeted a cryptic, Linkin Park-themed breakup meme, captioned #Bitcoin, with both the Bitcoin and broken heart emojis. […]
Tesla CHAdeMO Adapter Back in Stock for Purchase Online
Tesla’s online store has restocked its CHAdeMO Adapter, priced at $400 USD in the United States ($530 in Canada). “Enjoy the most charging options of any EV owner on the road with the CHAdeMO adapter,” explains Tesla. The CHAdeMO adapter will let you charge your Tesla from third-party DC fast charging networks such as Electrify […]
Tesla Will Ask Pennsylvania Judge to Transfer Solar Lawsuit to California
Following multiple reports of lawsuits over solar roof hikes in both Pennsylvania and California, the latter of which may become a single class-action lawsuit, Tesla is reportedly hoping to have the former transferred to its home state. According to Business Insider, Tesla’s lawyers are looking to ask a Pennsylvania court if a Solar Roof price […]
Tesla Model Y Leads Import Sales in South Korea, Beats Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Despite reports from Tesla’s Elon Musk that the next Model Y will have “extreme precision, down to its microns,” the electric SUV is still in its infancy in many markets around the world, even as it increases in popularity globally. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in South Korea in May, following a […]
Tesla Applies for ‘Cybertruck’ Trademark in China
Tesla’s Shanghai factory currently only produces the company’s Model 3 and Y electric vehicles (EVs), but a new filing in China indicates that may change at some point in the future. On Tuesday, @Ray4Tesla reported that Tesla China filed an application to trademark “Cybertruck” in China, according to an application filing dated May 18, 2021. […]
Tesla Recalls Nearly 7,700 Model 3/Y Units Over Seatbelt Issues
After a recent recall over the brake caliper bolts in certain Model 3 and Y units, Tesla has issued two new recalls, affecting a total of 7,696 Model 3 and Y units. As of Wednesday, Tesla is issuing two separate recalls, one of which is for 5,530 Model 3 units from 2018-2020, and the […]
Tesla Needs Your Help to Achieve Direct Sales in Delaware
The saga of Tesla’s right to sell in certain states is ongoing, following odd reports that the company may need to ship its Texas-built cars out of state to sell to local residents. In a new update for Delaware residents on Wednesday, Tesla sent emails to owners and fans in Delaware, informing them of the […]