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Tesla Gigafactory Austin Day 152 Drone Flyover [4K VIDEO]
Tesla’s factory in Brandenburg, Germany may have hit a dead stop from deforestation efforts, but Gigafactory Texas is plugging away, day by day, even on the week of Christmas. In a video released Monday by Jeff Roberts, we get a 4K drone flyover look at Tesla Gigafactory Austin on its 152nd day, with its first […]
Hawaii’s First Tesla Supercharger Coming to Lanai, Home to Larry Ellison
The first Tesla Supercharger in Hawaii is coming—to the island of Lanai, the smallest of the Hawaiian islands, home to roughly 3,200 residents. According to a permit discovered by @MontrealTesla, the Tesla Supercharger will be located in Lanai City on the island of Lanai. The Scope of Work details the project set for the parking […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade
Tesla has launched a Model Y Rear Liftgate Sunshade in its online shop for $80 USD. “Constructed of lightweight mesh fabric with a collapsible rigid frame, the rear sunshade blocks two thirds of solar thermal load without compromising rearward visibility. Easily removable, the sunshade is installed onto the interior of the rear hatch window. When […]
Tesla Superchargers Being Used by Other Automakers Says Elon Musk
Elon Musk says other automakers are able to access the company’s Supercharger network, “although it’s kind [of] low-key”, said the Tesla CEO on Monday morning. Musk’s response was to Marques Brownlee on Twitter, who asked, “Serious question: Why don’t more electric car makers take up Tesla on their offer to use the Supercharging network? Incompatible […]
Tesla’s First Day in the S&P 500 Gets Rocky Start
Tesla’s entry into the S&P 500 index was expected to be a rocky one, although neither bulls or bears could be sure what that truly meant – until Monday when the electric vehicle (EV) company’s entry became offical. After its entry into the S&P on Monday, Tesla’s (TSLA) shares fell as much as 6%, as […]
Elon Musk Tweets Heartfelt ‘Thanks’ to Those Who Made Tesla Successful
Part of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s charm is his activity on Twitter, interacting with fans and foes in friendly, informative, and, sometimes, funny ways. And while Musk’s newest tweet is more sappy than we’re used to, the message certainly isn’t lost on his fans. In a new tweet on Monday, Musk has offered a heartfelt […]
Building the World’s First V8 Swapped Tesla with Rich Rebuilds [VIDEO]
After helping Massachusetts pass a historic right-to-repair law, Rich Rebuilds is back at work tinkering with Teslas. And with new diagnostic tools and resources straight from Tesla, Rich has just released an exciting new build – a much larger project than the ATV we recently reported on, and one that’s sure to have gas car […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Tackles San Francisco’s Lombard Street Again [VIDEO]
In a new follow-up video uploaded by Tesla Raj on YouTube, Raj takes his Tesla back to San Francisco’s Lombard Street to test out the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta on one of the windiest streets in the United States – and maybe even the world. While the FSD system seems to have major improvements since […]
German Court Again Orders Tesla to Stop Clearing Trees at Giga Berlin
In spite of earlier reports that Tesla would have “every assistance” from the German government in its construction goals, the California-based company has been stopped up three times by German courts in the past several weeks. And in the newest blow to the company’s morale, it has been asked to stop cutting down trees at […]
Drone Shows Tesla Megapack at Moss Landing Construction Update in California [VIDEO]
Tesla has been expanding its electric vehicle (EV) operations globally, but EVs aren’t the only electric technology it has set its sights on. With new energy storage solutions recently placed in other parts of the world, Tesla has also been hard at work on an energy storage plant near its California beginnings. In a video […]
Tesla Model 3 Refresh With New Headlights Deliver in California
Reddit user JigglymoobsMWO, who recently picked up their new Tesla Model 3 in California, posted a picture of the unit to Reddit, showcasing the upgraded headlights from the 2021 refresh for the Tesla Model 3. After sightings of the Model 3 with upgraded headlights in China last month and the UK, it would seem that […]
Tesla iPhone App Now Indicates When Battery Heater is On
Tesla’s iPhone app was recently updated to now include an icon to indicate when your battery heater is on. This update is not available on the Tesla Android yet it appears. The feature is available for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y owners, according to Reddit. For cold weather driving, Tesla says […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscriptions Coming Early 2021 Says Elon Musk
When will Tesla release Full Self-Driving subscriptions? According to the latest update from CEO Elon Musk, customers can expect them in early 2021. When asked by @padgeuk about annual FSD subscriptions for leasing customers, Musk replied, “Absolutely. We will release FSD subscription early next year.” Absolutely. We will release FSD subscription early next year. — […]
New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Overview [Dec. 14-19]
Let’s take a look at the newest Supercharger locations in the U.S., courtesy of data from Supercharge and the patrons of the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 14, 2020 The Wawa at 970 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 8 250 kW Tesla Dec. 16, 2020 The Wawa at 548 […]
Tesla Completes 600 Superchargers in China With Time to Spare
Tesla’s entry into the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market is relatively recent, so its operations in China are just starting to ramp up versus other automakers. It would seem that Tesla’s Greater China arm is working overtime, however, with a recent tweet announcing that China’s 600th Supercharger just went live. China Supercharger Update: yesterday 5 […]