Toyota, the world’s top-selling automaker, is leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and its renowned lean production methods to catch up with electric vehicle (EV) market leader Tesla. The Japanese automaker showcased its latest technological advances during a plant tour for the media in central Japan last week, revealing its strategy to close the gap in the […]
The Tesla Model 3 has become the first electric vehicle to enter the top 10 list of leased cars in the U.S., according to a recent report by Experian. The Model 3 ranked seventh, accounting for 1.79% of new leased vehicles in the second quarter of this year. “One in 4 of the roughly 42,000 […]
A recent video update from Joe Tegtmeyer, the drone pilot who is documenting Tesla’s Giga Texas construction, revealed the presence of five Cybertrucks at the facility on Monday. “I did see five Cybertrucks today. Two of them are on the outbound lot… there’s also a Model Y next to them,” said Joe Tegtmeyer. The Cybertrucks […]
Cunard, the British-American cruise line, has announced the implementation of SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi service across its fleet. The move aims to provide passengers with faster and more reliable internet connectivity. “Sharing unforgettable moments with friends and family back at home is an important part of any holiday,” said Cunard President Katie McAlister on Monday in […]
After nearly six years of anticipation, real-world performance data of the Tesla Semi has been released. The data was made public as part of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less program, where the sole Tesla Semi customer, Pepsico, reported various metrics from its Sacramento, California, location, according to Overdrive. “For […]
For both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicle owners, the Tesla app offers features to manage, schedule, and view data on the Wall Connector. This home charger allows customers to charge their Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y at Level 2 speeds. You will need an electrician or someone qualified to install […]
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has formally requested Tesla CEO Elon Musk to consider building a Tesla manufacturing facility in Turkey, according to Turkey’s communications directorate. The request was made during a meeting at Turkish House, a skyscraper near the United Nations in New York. Erdogan is in the U.S. to attend the 78th session of […]
Saudi Arabia is in early-stage discussions with Tesla about the possibility of setting up a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, according to people familiar with the matter, reports the Wall Street Journal. The talks are part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to diversify its economy away from oil and secure essential metals for electric vehicles […]
A Toronto, Ontario, Canada, building complex at 110 and 120 Jameson Avenue in Parkdale, owned by Oberon Development Corporation, has ignited a legal debate by banning electric transportation vehicles on its property. Notices were posted this week to alert tenants that electric vehicles, including bikes, motorbikes, hoverboards, mopeds, segways, and skateboard scooters, are not permitted […]
In a legal standoff, Palmetto Farms, a local store in Aynor, South Carolina, has sued the town for failing to issue a building permit for a Tesla charging station. Devin Dorman, co-owner of Palmetto Farms, signed a five-year lease with Tesla in August 2022 to convert 10 parking spaces into a charging station. “That’s a […]
On September 16, 2023, Tesla announced it recently hit a milestone, reaching the production of its 5 millionth vehicle. According to Tesla on its Weibo social network in China, the 5 millionth vehicle was a Pearl White version of the new Model 3. The vehicle was manufactured at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. A picture was shared […]
Tesla’s new Model 3 refresh has yet to be delivered to customers, but it’s going to be happening soon, according to videos showing the vehicles being loaded up in Shanghai, China, coming from the company’s Giga Shanghai factory. According to one Tesla enthusiast, Caspar, located in Germany, he was able to check out the Model […]
Tesla announced on September 15, 2023, that it is adding tram tours of its factories in Fremont, California, and Austin, Texas, to its referral program. The tours can be redeemed using referral credits, but travel and accommodation expenses are not covered by the company. The offer is limited to one tour per Tesla account, and […]
Tesla yesterday revealed a special red (Ultra Red?) painted Supercharger, its 50,000th, to commemorate its recent global milestone from 2012 to 2023. This uniquely-painted Supercharger is red and has a plaque that reads ”No. 50,000” on it. Tesla teased the Supercharger by saying, “somewhere in the world”. Of course, its location was quickly discovered by […]
SpaceX’s ambition to conduct a second launch of its Starship/Super Heavy rocket faces regulatory scrutiny as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not yet authorized the proposed Flight 2. The announcement came after SpaceX completed a mishap investigation under FAA oversight following its test flight on April 20, 2023, in Boca Chica, Texas. “As a […]
