Tesla
Tesla 2020.44 Update Brings Media Search Improvements–Here’s an HD Screenshot
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 Increasing Charging Capacity with New Battery Cells from Panasonic
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 […]
Shanghai Parking Lot Shows Hundreds of Tesla Model 3s Awaiting Export [VIDEO]
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, […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta: Unprotected Left Turn and Roundabout Test [VIDEO]
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 […]
Elon Musk Recalls This Day in 2008: Tesla Securing $40 Million to Avoid Bankruptcy
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 […]
Tesla Model 3 with Upgraded Headlights Appears in China
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 […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta: Canada and Norway Next Says Elon Musk
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 […]
Extreme Tesla Demand in China Continues, Stores Packed: Report
Tesla is already selling a ton of vehicles in China thanks to the recent completion of its Shanghai factory, but demand is increasing even more, though it’s unclear if supply will be able to deliver. A drop in prices along with new legislation from the Chinese government have both caused Tesla demand to explode in […]
Tesla Terafactory Texas Progress Update as of November 1 [4K VIDEO]
Tesla’s Terafactory in Austin, Texas is set to both produce vehicles and, in a few short years, to mine lithium with which the company will produce its own electric vehicle (EV) batteries. And progress towards these goals is already well-underway. In a new update posted by YouTube channel Jeff Roberts, 4K drone flyover footage shows […]
Flyover Reveals Tesla Giga Berlin’s Incredible Progress as of Nov. 1 [VIDEO]
Construction for Tesla’s new factories is happening on three separate continents. As Gigafactories Berlin, Shanghai, and Terafactory Austin are in progress, the world awaits a major change to auto manufacturing processes and vehicle emissions. In a new video posted by Tobias Lindh on YouTube, drone footage shows progress on Tesla’s new Giga Berlin factory as […]
Tesla’s Electronics are 6 Years Ahead of Toyota and VW Reveals Teardown
Tesla sales currently pale in comparison to those of auto giants like Toyota and Volkswagen. But what will the onslaught of a largely electric vehicle (EV) world do to traditional gas automakers like these? After a recent teardown of a Tesla Model 3, the Nikkei Asia found that Tesla’s full self-driving computer, known as Hardware […]
Tesla Cybertruck Updates Will Be Shared ‘In a Month or So’ Says Elon Musk [Update]
If you’ve been waiting for updates from Tesla in regards to new changes coming to the Cybertruck, the wait may be over shortly, according to CEO Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO confirmed on Sunday pictures of the new changes will be shared “maybe in a month or so”, in response to a question asked by […]
Tesla Model S Fitted with ‘Russian Arm’ for Filming Movie Chase Scenes
Image via Larry Hurt on Facebook Filmotechnic Canada is the creator of the Russian Arm System, which it says “is the unique combination of the gyro-stabilized Flight Head VI on the end of a gyro-stabilized remote controlled crane arm.” This setup is usually mounted to the roof of a vehicle to help film chase scenes […]
Tesla Model 3 with Double Pane Windows, But No Chrome Delete Spotted in Belgium
In early October, Tesla announced the Model 3 refresh with many Model Y-like features, including an exterior chrome delete, a power trunk gate, a center console with a new structure and matte finish, and double-pane glass windows. Twitter user @894188772 (Xinzhang Li) has spotted a Tesla Model 3 in Belgium that does have the double-pane glass […]
Tesla Increases Model 3 Prices in European Countries
After making quite a show of doing so, Tesla slashed the price of its Model S in the North American region. Not long after doing so, however, it would seem that Tesla has gone and quietly hiked up its prices for the Model 3 in Europe, according to a Reddit thread posted by /u/avirbd. The original thread […]