Cybertruck Rodeo: World’s Largest Cybertruck Meetup Coming in June
The DOMO Dove Nest Motorsports Club will host the world’s largest Cybertruck meetup, the Cybertruck Rodeo, set for Sunday, June 2, from 10am to 5pm. The event aims to gather 100 Cybertrucks in one location, offering an array of activities and highlights for attendees, at 2225 Co Road 342, Gatesville, Texas, 76528. Owners can bring […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance EPA Range Updated to Over 300 Miles
Tesla has updated its website for the Model 3 Performance, showing the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated range, which has now increased ever so slightly since the sport sedan’s launch in April. The Model 3 Performance now shows a range estimate of 303 miles, up from 296 miles last month. That’s based on […]
SpaceX Gets FCC Approval for New Starlink Dishes on Moving Vehicles
SpaceX has received the go-ahead from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate its new “V4” and upcoming “mini” Starlink dishes on moving cars, ships, and planes. Initially, the FCC granted SpaceX a license in September for these next-generation dishes, but only for stationary use. Last week, the regulatory body extended this license to include […]
SpaceX Completes First Video Call via Starlink Direct to Cell Satellites
On May 21, 2024, SpaceX announced the successful completion of the first video call using their Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, marking a significant milestone in satellite communication technology. The call was made from unmodified mobile phones, showcasing the potential of this technology to provide ubiquitous connectivity. SpaceX is preparing to launch this service with […]
PepsiCo Announces Huge Tesla Semi Fleet Expansion
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced today the expansion of its electric-powered fleet across California, including the deployment of 50 more Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks. Previously we saw how 21 Tesla Semis were operating for PepsiCo. These trucks will operate out of PBNA’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno. Additionally, 75 Ford E-Transit electric […]
Bargersville Police: Our Tesla Fleet Saves $80,000 a Year in Gas
Bargersville, a town south of Indianapolis in Johnson County, is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution. However, local officials emphasize that the switch from traditional gas-powered police cruisers to all-electric Teslas is driven by financial savings rather than environmental concerns. “It’s all about the money,” said Police Chief Todd Bertram to WRTV. “We […]
Tesla Urges Stockholders to Vote on Key Proposals
Tesla has called on its stockholders to vote on two crucial proposals ahead of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 13. The proposals involve ratifying the 2018 CEO Performance Award and reincorporating Tesla in Texas. Tesla emphasizes that these measures are vital for protecting stockholder rights and the value of their investments. Tesla’s official […]
2024.9.5 Release Notes: FSD 12.4 with Camera Monitoring, No Steering Nag
Image via Tessie Tesla has started rolling out software update 2024.9.5 to internal employee testers, introducing Full Self-Driving (FSD) 12.4 (Supervised) with a Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature, reports Tessie and Not a Tesla App. The update is available for the new Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y. The Vision-Based Attention Monitoring feature […]
Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia [VIDEO]
Elon Musk traveled to Bali on Sunday to launch SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago nation. Wearing a green Batik shirt, Musk was greeted with a garland of flower petals at a community health clinic in Denpasar, where he launched the service alongside Indonesian ministers. Indonesia, a country of 17,000 […]
Tesla Cybertruck Gets FSD in June with 12.5; 12.4 Internal This Weekend
When will Tesla’s Cybertruck get Full Self-Driving (FSD)? Tesla CEO Elon Musk clarified earlier this month FSD for Cybertruck was “a few months away.” But earlier this week, Musk gave a more specific timeline for FSD on Cybertruck, saying it will happen with FSD 12.5, now coming in “late June.” Musk was replying to @WholeMarsBlog […]
China Allows Tesla, Others to Transfer Data Overseas Without Security Checks
Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters. This move aims to attract foreign investment to boost China’s sluggish economy. Foreign firms, including financial companies and automakers such as Tesla, have lobbied Chinese authorities to permit cross-border data sharing after […]
Tesla Gets Approval to Expand Giga Berlin
The municipality of Grünheide, near Berlin, has approved the controversial expansion of Tesla’s factory grounds at Giga Berlin. Under police protection, the local council voted in favor of a revised development plan, with eleven council members supporting, six opposing, and two abstaining. The decision comes after public criticism, resulting in a reduced deforestation plan for […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 Performance, Interior Options
On Thursday, Tesla announced a price increase for its Model 3 Performance, raising the cost by $1,000 to $54,990 from $53,990 in the United States. In addition to this change, Tesla has adjusted the pricing for its Model 3 interior options. The price for the Black and White interior options for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) […]
SpaceX Achieves 50 Successful Missions Already in 2024
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company has completed 50 successful missions so far this year already, marking the highest flight rate of any rocket in history. Musk congratulated the team on X saying, “Congrats @SpaceXFalcon team on 50 successful missions already this year! Highest flight rate of any rocket ever.” The milestone 50th […]
Tesla Cybertruck Surpasses Rivian R1T in March Registrations
In March, Tesla’s Cybertruck surpassed Rivian’s R1T in U.S. registrations, according to S&P Global Mobility data. The Cybertruck, in its fourth month on sale, recorded 1,158 registrations compared to the R1T’s 548. However, Ford’s F-150 Lightning remained the leader in the electric pickup segment with 2,893 registrations. Tom Libby, associate director of industry analysis at […]