Tesla announced on Wednesday it has reached a milestone at its Giga Texas factory: 20 millionth 4680 battery cells produced. The company announced the milestone along with a photo of staff outside the ‘Plaid’ entrance at Giga Texas, with balloons showing ‘20M’ signifying the 20 millionth number. Just built our 20 millionth 4680 cell at […]

SpaceX has launched a new website to elaborate on its upcoming “Starlink Direct to Cell” service, aiming for a comprehensive rollout by 2025. The website, unveiled on Tuesday (via PCMag), states that the service will offer “ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing” across various terrains including land, lakes, and coastal waters. According to the […]

Tesla has rolled out a new offering for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles: premium Color Wraps. The wraps are available for purchase exclusively through the Tesla app and are offered in seven distinct colors. The urethane-based film is self-healing and aims to protect the vehicle’s paint from chips, scratches, and swirling. The color […]

Tesla announced today that owning one of its electric vehicles is “more affordable than ever,” citing various state incentives in the United States and Canada. The company emphasized that these state incentives are in addition to federal tax credits available in both countries. Top US State Incentives: Maine: $7,500 Colorado: $5,000 Vermont: $5,000 Connecticut: $4,250 […]

Tesla has dismissed allegations regarding insufficient health and safety measures at its Berlin-based gigafactory. The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer responded to recent claims made by German union IG Metall and local media reports in Brandenburg, which cited an unusually high rate of work-related accidents at the facility employing around 11,000 workers, reports Reuters. The reports […]

Lucid Motors started first deliveries of its new Lucid Air Sapphire electric sedan on Monday, a performance version that rivals Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Car reviewer Doug DeMuro got his hands on the new Lucid Air Sapphire and showed off details and the driving experience of the new EV, which costs a cool $250,000 USD […]

Tesla’s Model Y is on the verge of becoming the best-selling electric vehicle of all time, with cumulative sales surpassing 2 million units worldwide. The data, compiled by CleanTechnica, reveals that the Model Y is closely trailing its sibling, the Model 3, which has reached 2.20 million sales. The Model Y has accumulated a staggering […]

SpaceX has disputed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report warning of potential injuries or fatalities from falling debris of U.S.-licensed satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) by 2035. In a letter dated October 9, SpaceX principal engineer David Goldstein criticized the FAA’s analysis as “deeply flawed,” relying on outdated studies and assumptions. The FAA report, […]

According to a recent survey by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Tesla’s Cybertruck is expected to start shipping by the end of this year at the earliest. Kuo’s estimates for Cybertruck shipments in the years 2023, 2024, and 2025 are 100-200, 100,000-120,000, and 240,000-260,000 units, respectively. The analyst is well-known for his previous accurate predictions of Apple’s […]

Two Tesla Cybertrucks have successfully undergone a week-long off-road durability test in Baja California, Mexico, one of the world’s most challenging terrains. The test was live-streamed on X via Starlink technology attached to the trucks and has garnered over 1.1 million views in a 7.5-minute video. The trucks, which were factory-standard except for race seats […]

The Tampa Downtown Partnership has unveiled the first look at its upcoming shared ride service, DASH, featuring bright yellow Tesla Model Y vehicles. Alongside the vehicle reveal, the organization has also announced the service’s hours and pricing. Shaun Drinkard, Interim President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership, stated, “We wanted to make sure this new way […]

I wish things didn’t come to this. Believe me, I really do, but unfortunately, this marks the end of Supercharger updates from me. Much as I’ve enjoyed doing this over the last 3 years, Twitter has been gracefully purging all of my accounts, essentially eliminating my presence on the platform (Thanks, Elon!). As a result, […]

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released new guidance as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. Effective January 1, 2024, the guidance allows consumers to instantly transfer their clean vehicle tax credits to car dealers at the point of sale, reducing the purchase price of […]

Italy investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo has announced an investment in SpaceX, the world’s leading provider of space launch services. This investment aligns with the bank’s 2022-2025 Business Plan, which emphasizes innovation as a key factor for value creation. SpaceX has garnered global attention for its pioneering achievements in the aerospace sector, which is considered crucial […]

Tesla’s aggressive pricing strategy has positioned the electric vehicle (EV) maker to compete directly with the average selling price of new cars in the United States. While traditional automakers like General Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen have struggled to catch up in the EV market, Tesla has expanded its production and market share, further distancing itself […]