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Tesla 2020.48.35.6 Update for FSD Beta Testers Released [VIDEO]
Tesla on late Thursday evening pushed out its 2020.48.35.6 software update for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta testers. Incoming new #Tesla #FSDBeta software update version 2020.48.35.6! The early access team never sleeps. pic.twitter.com/STFS1WASBI — Sofiaan Fraval (@Sofiaan) January 22, 2021 As for what’s new in this latest 2020.48.35.6 FSD beta update? According to Teslascope, it’s not […]
Canada and B.C. to Launch 40 EV Charging Stations in Surrey
The charging infrastructure might be the single-biggest barrier facing worldwide, mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption today. However, many municipalities are hoping to change that in years to come. In a press release earlier this week, Canada and British Columbia announced investments into the Clean Surrey Electric Vehicle Charging Network project, which seeks to expand the […]
Tesla Model 3 Pricing in India Said to Start at $65,000 USD Says Report
Tesla’s expansion into India has officially begun. However, ahead of completion, many are speculating as to the country’s needs for an improved driving infrastructure and supply chain, among other things. According to Reuters, India’s EV market only contributed 5,000 EV sales out of 2.4 million cars sold in the country last year. The country’s roads […]
Tesla Model S and Model 3 Top JD Power EV Ownership Study
According to a new survey from JD Power, 82% of surveyed EV owners responded saying they “definitely will” consider buying another EV down the line. The inaugural survey, called the JD Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, was released Thursday and seeks to find levels of satisfaction amongst those who own an EV. […]
Tesla Slashes Price of Model S/X Infotainment Upgrade by 40%
Tesla has slashed the price of its Model S and Model X Infotainment Upgrade by $1,000 USD. According to an update on Tesla’s Infotainment Upgrade page, the new price is showing as $1,500 USD, down 40% compared to before, at $2,500. “Owners of compatible vehicles can schedule an appointment through the Tesla app for purchase […]
Elon Musk Offers Up $100 Million Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday afternoon he is offering up $100 million dollars, towards the prize “for best carbon capture technology.” Musk added he would add “details next week” and as per the donation amount, it would be his largest philanthropic effort we’ve seen. Am donating $100M towards a prize for […]
Best Hands-On Yet: Tesla Model Y 7-Seater with Car Seat, Baby Stroller Trunk Test [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Two Bit da Vinci has shared the best hands-on so far, with Tesla’s Model Y 7-seat option, which costs $3,000 USD. Check it out below: The video shows how car seats fit in the third row, while the trunk is tested with a large baby stroller. We also see the channel host Ricky […]
Tesla Model 3 Air Suspension Icon Teased in Owner’s Manual Update
In Tesla’s recent 2020.48.26 holiday software update, the company’s manuals also got updated to include an easter egg, according to a tweet Wednesday from Twitter account @greentheonly. Green, a Tesla hacker who often predicts new and upcoming release information, compared photos of the new manual to those prior to the update, and noted the addition […]
Tesla Model 3 Takes Top-Selling EV Crown in China for 2020, Says Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) have grown immensely over the last year alone, and especially in China, the world’s largest auto market. In December 2020, according to EV Sales, the Chinese auto market was up 12% year over year, capping off a year of struggle with an optimistic view forward. Plugins were up 108% and battery electric […]
Short Seller Jim Chanos No Longer Short on Tesla, But Still Cautious
Tesla’s (TSLA) valuation has been under considerable scrutiny recently, with the company having become the most valuable car manufacturer on the planet within the last year. On Wednesday, CNBC reported that Jim Chanos, an investment manager and long-term Tesla bear, is no longer shorting Tesla’s stock and has moved the company to a put rating. […]
Tesla 2020 Q4 Registrations Surged 63% in California
Between Tesla’s stock over the last year, its expansion across the world, and its delivery of a full lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), it’s no secret that Tesla is quickly gaining momentum. Tesla’s registrations in Q4 2020 saw a 63% increase in California, according to data from Cross-Sell (via Reuters). Largely responsible for the increase […]
Tesla 2020.48.35.5 Software Update: What’s New
Tesla on Wednesday afternoon started rolling out its 2020.48.35.5 software to owners in the United States, Canada and Australia, according to @Teslascope. As for what’s new in this update, it appears the release notes are the same as 2020.48.30, the previous update for these Tesla owners, and this latest update brings bug fixes only, says […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10: Cyclist Interactions and Falcon 9 Launch Trail [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has been out for a few months now, and the improvements the autonomous driving system has already made in that span of time are impressive. On Wednesday, Chuck Cook posted a new video on YouTube, depicting a short commute to his work using the FSD beta with a very safe […]
Tesla Lowers Model 3 Prices in Germany and France
The Tesla Model 3 is the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) thus far, and according to a post on Reddit, Tesla’s Model 3 just received price drops in Germany for all variants. The post, as shared by Reddit user u/_airmax, includes the new pricing, which now has the EV starting at €39,900 for the Standard […]
Tesla Job Posting Axes Mention of Responding to Elon Musk’s Twitter Critics
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been known for posting some seriously funny, informative, and controversial stuff on Twitter in the past. On Wednesday, after posting a job description which would be tasked with addressing social media escalations for Musk, Tesla has edited the previously-shared “Energy Support Specialist” job to remove any indications of having to […]