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Tesla Drops Price of CHAdeMO Adapter by 20% to $400 USD
Tesla recently lowered the price of its CHAdeMO adapter, dropping the price $50 USD down to $400 USD (via Reddit). “Compatible with third-party DC fast charging networks such as Electrify America and EVgo, the CHAdeMO adapter supports charging speeds up to 50kW and works with all Tesla vehicles (2019.24.1 firmware or later is required for […]
SpaceX Starship SN9 Flight Test Ends in Fireball, Still Adds Valuable Data [VIDEO]
SpaceX today had another flight test for its Starship, with the prototype SN9 taking off for a high-altitude suborbital flight test. The ascent and descent went smoothly, but the landing failed and ended in yet another fireball, as the landing flip maneuver didn’t go as planned. Today’s landing was not as good as SN8, however, […]
Testing Full Self-Driving Beta with Two Different Teslas [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system is supposedly receiving “superhuman” improvements to come soon, set to benefit the standard Autopilot system too. Until then, we’ll just have to settle for “average human” self-driving, which, as it turns out, is still pretty impressive. In a new video released by Sofiaan Fraval and James Locke, both FSD beta testers […]
Tesla Model Y Turned into Snow Plowing Business [VIDEO]
We’ve seen a handful of Tesla Full Self-Driving tests in the snow now, but they’re all missing one thing: a Tesla snow plow. In a new video released Saturday, YouTube channel Tesla Income shared footage using a Tesla Model Y as a snow plow. The video is unique, to be sure, and is supposed to […]
NHTSA Contacts Tesla Over ‘Yoke’ Steering Wheel in Model S/X
Both the Tesla Model S and Model X recently got a major line refresh, but US regulators are calling the new ‘yoke-style’ steering wheel into question, wondering if it meets federal regulations. On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Roadshow that it had reached out to Tesla regarding the new yoke-style steering […]
Tesla Apologizes After Blaming China’s State Grid for Damaged Battery
Despite Tesla’s major growth around the world, there are still some battery-related risks associated with electric vehicles (EVs), so it’s important for us to remember they’re still in their infancy. On Monday, Bloomberg (via Caixin) reported that Tesla publicly apologized to the State Grid Corporation of China, following a viral undercover video where a Tesla […]
Interview: Elon Musk Sits Down with Sandy Munro [VIDEO]
Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have begun taking the world by storm, and they’re pushing mainstream adoption of zero-emission vehicles at every level. On Tuesday, Sandy Munro released a new video on YouTube sharing a 1-on-1 interview with SpaceX head and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In the interview, which takes place at Boca Chica, Texas, Munro […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla in Israel, Pricing from NIS 179,000
With expansion projects around the world, it can be a little tough to keep track of Tesla’s plans. On Tuesday, Tesla announced that it is officially open for sales in Israel, just a month after the Transportation Ministry approved the automaker for import, according to the Jerusalem Post. Customers can place their orders online using […]
Tesla to Recall 135,000 Model S, Model X Vehicles Over Touchscreen Failures
Earlier this month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, related to touchscreen failures posing a safety issue. Now on Tuesday, Tesla has agreed to the voluntary NHTSA recall, reports Reuters. According to Tesla in its filing with the NHTSA, it said “in the interest of […]
New Tesla Semi Design Spotted in California Ahead of 2021 Deliveries
Tesla appears to have a new design for its Semi truck, as a revised and updated version of the long-haul trucker has been spotted in California, by The Kilowatts. On Monday afternoon, @klwtts said, “we spotted a new white Tesla Semi in Sacramento,” adding it was “likely headed toward Reno.” The Semi is not driving […]
Tesla Model S/X Casting Machines Spotted at Fremont Factory [PICS]
Tesla’s Fremont factory in California has four mega casting machines, made by the Idra Group in Italy. According to @Ray4Tesla, we now have what appears to be the first look at one of four mega casting machines at Tesla’s Fremont factory. “Thanks to my anonymous source, here is the 1st peek of one of the […]
Listen to Elon Musk’s Clubhouse Interview: Full Audio Supercut [VIDEO]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk went on audio app Clubhouse on Sunday evening to have a chat, and in doing so shared more insight into his company’s plans. Musk also grilled Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on his SNAFU involving limiting GameStop and other company trades. If you want to listen to the full audio […]
Elon Musk Shares Flyover of Snow-Covered Giga Berlin [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, continues its construction at a rapid pace. On Monday, afternoon, CEO Elon Musk shared a drone flyover of the site, covered in snow. Check it out below: Giga Berlin progress pic.twitter.com/ekpG5qcbUi — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 1, 2021 For an even more in-depth look at Giga Berlin, check out the […]
Tesla to Get $1 Billion Euros in Subsidies from German Government: Report
A new European effort to manufacture cell batteries was announced last month, and zero-emissions car companies may stand to benefit greatly from the initiative. Tesla may receive up to 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion USD) of public funding from Germany to build a battery cell factory near Berlin, as reported by Business Insider (via Reuters). […]
Tesla Model Y with Heated Steering Wheels Arrive in Canada
Image via Joe Trinidad Tesla Model Y deliveries with heated steering wheels have started to arrive in Canada. The heated steering wheel feature first debuted exclusively in China for the Model Y, but now it’s trickling out to the SUV in the U.S., and now Canada. According to Joe Trinidad from the Model Y Canadian […]