Mohegan Sun, known for its casino and entertainment offerings, has now become a destination for electric vehicle enthusiasts with the opening of Tesla’s first showroom and full sales and delivery center in Connecticut—made possible as it’s on tribal land outside of state jurisdiction. Located at the Shops at Mohegan Sun, across from the Tuscany restaurant, […]
Tesla’s latest holiday software update includes a new Light Show called ‘The Arrival’. Today, Tesla showed off five Cybertrucks performing a Light Show, a synchronized effort that was also in formation. “Perform a synchronized light show with multiple Tesla vehicles…and a new song 🎶”, said Tesla on Thursday. “Rolling out now in this year’s holiday […]
The electric vehicle (EV) and battery startup sector, once a beacon of high-flying promise, is now grappling with survival challenges. A Wall Street Journal analysis of recent filings reveals that at least 18 EV and battery startups are at risk of depleting their cash reserves by the end of 2024. This group includes high-profile companies […]
Tesla is currently under scrutiny by Norway’s traffic safety regulator, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), for potential suspension failures in its legacy Model S and X vehicles. This investigation could lead to a recall, as informed by the agency to Reuters. Senior engineer at NPRA, Tor-Ove Satren, revealed that the agency began inquiring into […]
Origence, a leading technology provider in the U.S. credit union lending sector, has teamed up with Tesla to introduce credit union financing options for Tesla buyers. This collaboration aims to make EVs more accessible and affordable by offering competitive financing rates through credit unions. The partnership enables Tesla customers to access credit union financing directly […]
Tesla has made a notable shift in its compensation policy this year, as managers informed some salaried employees that the company will not be offering merit-based equity awards. This change, reported by Bloomberg, comes without a specific explanation from the company, but is believed to be a widespread move affecting various departments. Traditionally, Tesla’s annual […]
Tesla has embarked on an innovative project, integrating solar roofs into new home constructions, specifically highlighting its partnership with Beazer Homes in the eastern U.S. The company details the installation of photovoltaic systems designed to blend aesthetics with functionality. Each system, averaging about 14 kW per home, has been installed across 10 homes, totaling approximately […]
SpaceX has updated its offerings, allowing US customers to purchase the third-generation Starlink dish directly from Starlink.com without needing an invitation. The new “standard” Starlink dish is priced at $599, matching the cost of the second-generation “standard actuated” dish, reports PCMag. However, to acquire the new dish, consumers are required to subscribe to the “Roam” […]
Tesla has announced a significant expansion of its Supercharging network in Ireland, opening it up to all electric vehicle (EV) drivers. This move is part of Tesla’s broader strategy to promote the adoption of electric vehicles globally. Tesla’s Superchargers, known for their high-speed charging capabilities of up to 250kW, can add as much as 275km […]
Lars Moravy, Head of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, gave Sandy Munro a tour of the company Giga Factory in Austin Texas, to show how Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel panels are made. The video tour, led by Moravy, showcases the company’s stamping building, which houses three five-stage tandem presses and transfer presses, including two hot stamping […]
Tesla has announced a significant pay increase for hourly workers at its battery factory in Sparks, Nevada. Starting in early January, some set-rate hourly employees will see their wages rise by approximately 10%, as reported by CNBC on Monday. According to internal materials cited in the report, Tesla will increase the hourly wage from $20 […]
Italian design icon Giorgetto Giugiaro has applauded Tesla’s Cybertruck, likening it to the work of Pablo Picasso in the realm of automobiles. In an interview with the Italian daily La Repubblica, Giugiaro praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk for breaking conventional norms in pickup design, much like Picasso did in the art world, reports Automotive News […]
Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Scout Motors have announced their commitment to implement Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in their future electric vehicles starting in 2025. This move is set to significantly enhance the charging experience for EV customers in North America. Back in June, Volkswagen said it was “evaluating” supporting NACS, and now it […]
Canada has taken a significant leap in promoting clean transportation with the finalization of its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. Rumors of the final plan had been previously leaked to the media by senior government officials. Announced by Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change on Tuesday, the Standard aims to increase the supply […]
Tesla is set to introduce a mod package for its Cybertruck, enabling it to function as a boat over short distances. CEO Elon announced this feature, stating that the Cybertruck will be capable of traversing at least 100 meters of water. The key to this capability lies in upgrading the cabin door seals, a seemingly […]
