Tesla has outlined a comprehensive community investment plan exceeding $750,000, according to a recent update presented to the Travis County Commissioners Court on October 3, 2023. The electric vehicle manufacturer has committed funds to various programs aimed at education, workforce development, and environmental sustainability. Among the beneficiaries are Ecorise, with a $100,000 allocation for a […]
Will Tesla’s Cybertruck fit into a garage? It looks like it will be possible, according to the latest image shared online. According to an image shared by @FilamStargazer on Tuesday evening, the X user said, “#cybertruck fits into standard townhouse garage in Sunnyvale. They were very careful about backing it in though,” referring to the […]
Ford has issued a safety recall affecting 34,762 units of its 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall is designated under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall No. 23V-687 and Manufacturer Recall No. 23S56. According to the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, the estimated percentage of vehicles with the defect is 100%. The defect […]
In a candid discussion with Ars Technica, senior officials from SpaceX expressed concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) impact on the company’s progress. The officials, who spoke on background, stated that the FAA’s current staffing and operational efficiency are hindering SpaceX’s Starship, Falcon 9, and Dragon programs. “The FAA needs significantly more people working […]
SpaceX is set to make a case before the US Congress on Wednesday for extending the nearly 20-year ban on safety regulations for commercial human spaceflight. William Gerstenmaier, Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability at SpaceX, is scheduled to testify at a Senate subcommittee hearing on space and science. Representatives from Blue Origin and […]
Tesla has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety ‘recall’ affecting certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The ‘recall’ is due to a failure in the vehicle controller to detect low brake fluid levels, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135. The issue potentially affects 54,676 units and poses an increased […]
Tesla has added a new feature called ‘Driver Drowsiness Warning’ in its 2023.32.1 and higher software update, according to previous information from @greentheonly and a recent update to Tesla’s online manual for the EU (via @Tesla_App_iOS). The feature is designed to alert drivers who appear to be drowsy by monitoring facial characteristics and driving behavior. […]
UK-based Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) has successfully energized its 99 MW / 198 MWh Bumpers Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Buckinghamshire, making it one of the largest BESS projects in Europe by MWh. This follows the energization of its 98 MW / 196 MWh Pillswood BESS project in Yorkshire last year. Additionally, HEIT’s […]
Drivers of BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce electric vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to use designated Tesla Supercharger stations, announced the BMW Group on Tuesday. “It is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging,” said Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North […]
Tesla has announced its new upgraded Model 3 has launched sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Tuesday. As of writing, entry prices are as follows: Model 3 RWD – £39,990 Model 3 Long Range AWD – £49,990 These new upgraded Model 3 vehicles are manufactured at Gigafactory Shanghai in China. The upgrades […]
Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group reported on Tuesday that it delivered 1,457 of its Air sedans in the third quarter of 2023. The number falls short of the approximately 2,000 vehicles analysts polled by FactSet had expected the company to deliver for the period. Shares of Lucid Group are currently down 4.5% on Tuesday. […]
Israel’s Communications Ministry announced on Tuesday that it is in discussions with SpaceX to deploy Starlink internet services. The move aims to bolster wartime communications as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion in the Gaza Strip. This development comes in the wake of a deadly cross-border invasion on October 7, which resulted in the […]
Tesla has shared video of its Full Self-Driving capability, being driven around in Austin, Texas. “FSD capability features use vision neural networks to perceive & understand the world, just like humans do,” said Tesla on Tuesday. “Via our unique fleet learning approach, we are able to collect anonymized data from our vehicles—meaning the neural nets […]
Tesla has formally requested that the Biden administration establish more rigorous fuel economy standards than those currently proposed by U.S. regulators. The electric vehicle manufacturer is advocating for stricter regulations through the year 2032 to better address climate change and energy conservation. In July, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggested increasing car requirements […]
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department has successfully installed a Tesla Megapack battery storage system at its Water Treatment Plant, marking a significant step in the city’s commitment to climate action, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The Tesla Megapack has a capacity of 644 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and integrates seamlessly into the plant’s operations. “The […]
