Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its G650 and G650ER jets. This certification allows Gulfstream to offer the internet upgrade directly to customers, simplifying the process. The company was testing Starlink earlier this year. “Starlink is an offering that we know […]
Tesla has introduced expansion units for the Powerwall 3, allowing users to boost their energy storage capacity by adding up to three additional units to a single Powerwall system. These new expansion options help homeowners reduce installation time, extend backup power during outages, and maximize savings on electricity bills. Powerwall 3 expansion units now available […]
The Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, featuring Tesla Megapacks, is now fully operational, delivering vital grid support just 18 months after construction began. The project, developed by renewable energy giant Neoen, went live on October 1, 2024, ahead of schedule. With a capacity of 219 MW / 877 MWh, this battery stores energy […]
Tesla has aired its full Cybercab promo to its YouTube channel today. We first saw glimpses of the following promo video at the company’s “We, Robot” event earlier this month, but now we see it all stitched together. The Cybercab video shows off the two-door robotaxi’s gull wing design, with themes brought over from Cybertruck. […]
Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO, proudly announced that the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV prototype has officially secured its place in automotive history by setting a Nürburgring Nordschleife record for the fastest lap by a four-door car. This is a nice accessory to go with your Xiaomi smartphone, right? The lap time, officially certified at 6 minutes, […]
Volvo and Polestar are expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging options by giving drivers access to over 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the U.S. and Canada. This comes in addition to other fast-charging networks already available to Volvo owners. Starting with 2025 models of the Volvo EX90, EX40, and EC40, an adapter for Tesla’s North […]
Scout Motors has introduced two new vehicles, the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra truck, marking the brand’s return with production-focused concepts. Designed in Michigan and set to be built in South Carolina, the new models aim to combine off-road performance with practical everyday use. Production is expected to begin in 2027, creating over 4,000 […]
Tesla announced a new plan to make the electronics in cars simpler and cheaper by introducing a Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS). This follows the company’s previous North American Charging Standard (NACS), which the majority of automakers in Canada and the US have adopted. Right now, the average car needs more than 200 different electrical connections, […]
A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Oregon, TWoodsy (@TGWoodsy), expressed frustration with the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system on Saturday, citing frequent alerts during rainy conditions. In a post on X, TWoodsy noted, “In Oregon, it rains 8 months of the year. It was a slight drizzle this morning, and the FSD ‘degraded’ chime dinged almost […]
Tesla announced Friday night that it has reached a significant production milestone: the 1 millionth Model Y has rolled off the assembly line at GA4, the General Assembly line located inside the Fremont Factory in California (that’s under a tent!). Tesla posted a picture of three Model Y vehicles, in red, white and blue, surrounded […]
Tesla has extended the 30-day trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised feature for owners, according to an email sent to customers last night, and received by Tesla North. “Your 30-day complimentary trial of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been extended,” Tesla wrote in the email. “Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla […]
South Korean’s SK Hynix is negotiating a potential 1 trillion won ($740 million USD) supply deal with Tesla to provide enterprise solid-state drives (eSSD) for AI servers, according to Hankyung (via @Tslachan). Tesla, which invests approximately $10 billion annually in AI servers and semiconductors, looks to enhance its Full Self-Driving tech and AI systems through […]
Tesla’s stock is soaring by 20% today following its Q3 2024 earnings call yesterday, where CEO Elon Musk highlighted the company’s achievements and future goals. Musk shared that, despite challenges in the automotive sector, Tesla delivered record-breaking results. “Tesla is profitable despite a very challenging automotive environment,” he said, emphasizing that the company stands out […]
During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company is already operating a supervised rideshare service for employees in the Bay Area, featuring a safety driver. This pilot program marks an early step toward Tesla’s ambitious rollout of a broader ride-hailing platform in California and Texas next year, with plans to launch […]
During Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the possibility that the company’s Hardware 3 (HW3) may fall short of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). If that occurs, Musk assured customers that Tesla will offer free computer upgrades to vehicles equipped with HW3. “There is a slight chance that the capability of Tesla’s hardware […]
