Despite past critiques of the Tesla Semi, the progress of electric vehicle (EV) batteries has debunked some of those critiques, orders already reflecting this. And now, a new order for Tesla’s all-electric Semi has just been announced. On Wednesday, Pride Group Enterprises (PGE) announced that it would be reserving 150 Tesla electric semi-trucks, with the […]
Tesla is set to kick off some more touchless test drive events in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec in Canada, for the month of November. British Columbia Richmond (November 13-15) Nanaimo (November 19-20) Victoria (November 21-22) Abbotsford (November 27-29) Ontario Ottawa (October 30 – November 15) Markham (November 14-15) Quebec Trois-Rivières, Quebec (November 13-15) Brossard, […]
Many critics over the past few years have stated a recurring critique of the Tesla semi, arguing that the weight of the vehicles’ batteries made them ineffective against diesel and hydrogen competitors. However, an electric vehicle (EV) expert recently debunked this idea. Senior Adviser for Electric Mobility at Eindhoven University of Technology, Auke Hoekstra, noted […]
Tesla has launched a new winter wheel package for the Model Y (via @kkvr2823). The Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheel and Winter Tire Package is now listed on Tesla’s online shop, priced at $3,500 USD ($4,700 in Canada). The website listing doesn’t allow you to order online yet. “Model Y 19” Gemini Wheel and Winter […]
A new video released on YouTube and shared on Reddit breaks down the 2021 Model 3 refresh, including a number of exciting feature upgrades and changes. The video, posted by YouTube channel 駕輛 UpCar and shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit by u/okaybutfirstcoffee, depicts the hosts in Hong Kong taking a look at the new […]
Tesla is currently building factories in Berlin and Austin, on top of its already-completed factories in Shanghai, Fremont, and Reno – and more are likely to come upon completion of the current two in progress. Now, Executive Director of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association Ed Latson has claimed that Tesla’s new Giga and Tera factories […]
A number of new videos documenting Tesla’s new full self-driving beta have surfaced across the internet, and the results are satisfying, to say the least. However, few of these videos are as short and sweet as the one to follow. In a new video posted on YouTube, Canadian James Locke, who currently resides in California, […]
According to hacker @greentheonly, the latest Tesla 2020.44 software update is hinting at upcoming 5G cellular network support. Currently, Tesla connectivity only supports LTE cellular networks. “hm, 2020.44 also ships with a new firmware file for CYW89359 which happens to be Cypress automotive 802.11ac wifi/BT solution (currently shipping with Broadcom BCM4349). Some additional breadcrumbs pointing […]
The first sign of Tesla’s 2020.44 software update rolling out was in late October, but now we’re finally seeing more owners receive this latest update—and with it the release notes. One of the major changes includes media improvements, such as a new search result. You can see the screenshot below in HD thanks to Teslascope […]
Tesla is getting a major increase in charging capacity, with the help of Panasonic’s $100 million investment into Gigafactory Nevada earlier this year. According to Electrek, Panasonic plans to create battery cells at Gigafactory Nevada which offer a 5% increase in energy density, and a 10% increase in total battery output. Last week, Panasonic […]
After recent Shanghai legislation limiting non-Shanghai registered vehicles from driving during business hours, Tesla has been extremely busy at its stores, and is expected to pick up some major steam as a result of the law passing. And in the meantime, customers in Europe await their units of the made in China (MIC) Model 3, […]
In a new video posted Monday, YouTube channel AIDRIVR shows a Tesla Model S using Full Self-Driving to navigate through a number of roundabouts, as well as a few unprotected left turns. The Full Self-Driving has a few small hiccups, but never puts the driver or other drivers in danger, which is an impressive feat […]
On this day in 2008, the New York Times published a story about electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla, though it was quite different than any stories being published about the company today. A tweet by @JonErlichman pointed out the fact that Tesla was on the verge of going bankrupt on this day in 2008, though […]
With so many random Tesla vehicles spotted around the world, and so many moving and changing parts to Tesla’s operations, it can be tough to keep track of what new vehicles are going where, and why. In a photo posted on Twitter Tuesday morning, a Tesla Model 3 is pictured with added headlight features, including […]
While Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta is only available in the United States for now, CEO Elon Musk this afternoon shared more information on countries coming next to get the beta. According to Musk, he said, “Canada and Norway are next after we get US out of early beta!” Canada and Norway are next after we […]
