Rivian has unveiled the second generation of its flagship vehicles, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup. These new models feature advanced performance capabilities, an evolved tech platform, and updated designs, with prices starting at $69,900 USD. The latest versions of the R1S and R1T have undergone significant reengineering, incorporating hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, […]
On early Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its Starship rocket on its fourth test flight to orbit and back. This mission marked the first time several key milestones were reached, providing valuable information for SpaceX to continue to improve the system. The nearly 400-foot-tall rocket, known as […]
Looks like a much-need Tesla Supercharger is coming to Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island in British, Columbia, Canada. Tesla’s future Supercharger roadmap said a new location was coming to Sidney, which is about 30 km north of Downtown Victoria. Now, according to @MarcoRPi1, the new Superchargers are set for the new Sandown Park Shopping Center, […]
Tesla has announced another major milestone today. After reaching 5 million drive units produced at Giga Nevada, the company has now announced it has produced its 50 millionth 4680 battery cell at Giga Texas. “Congrats 4680 Cell Manufacturing team on building their 50 millionth battery cell at Giga Texas!”, said the company on X just […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 12.4.1 to employees today. He said if the internal testing goes well, the company plans to extend the update to a limited number of external customers this weekend. This latest build includes a significant number of changes, leading some to […]
Tesla has announced that its Giga Nevada facility has produced its five millionth drive unit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s operations. Hrushi, the operations leader at Giga Nevada, congratulated the team, stating, “Congratulations Giga Nevada team! We will continue to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy—one drive unit at a time!” The […]
Tesla recently announced the release of its latest software update, 2024.20, which brings several new features and improvements to its vehicles. Key highlights of the update according to Tesla include: Adaptive Headlights for Curves In the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Korea, headlights will now automatically adjust to curves in the road, […]
SpaceX is preparing for the fourth flight test of its Starship rocket, scheduled to launch on Thursday, June 6, from Starbase in Texas. The 120-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT. The company received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modify its existing vehicle operator license (VOL 23-129) for the Starship/Super […]
Tesla will temporarily halt production at Giga Berlin in Germany for five days in June. The company informed its workforce on Friday that it would implement “short pit stops in June over five days to optimize processes in the factory and prepare for future challenges,” according to Handelsblatt. Specifically, no vehicle manufacturing or powertrain production […]
Elon Musk has countered a CNBC report alleging that he diverted Nvidia AI processors intended for Tesla to his social media company, X. Musk responded on X, stating, “Tesla had no place to send the Nvidia chips to turn them on, so they would have just sat in a warehouse. The south extension of Giga […]
Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.14.11 software update for Cybertruck owners. The release started to hit Cybertruck owners on Friday, May 31, 2024. What”s new in the 2024.14.11 release notes for Tesla Cybertruck? It includes minor fixes and improvements. It also includes other updates from 2024.14.3 and the main 2024.14 Spring software release for […]
Tesla has begun offering two distinct mapping options for its vehicles in China, according to a video shared by Baidu. The existing Tesla support map is now complemented by the Baidu map V20, accessible by touching the 3D letters on the screen. Baidu Maps provides a detailed 3D mapping experience compared to Tesla’s 2D support […]
Tesla has been recognized as the top performer in both the overall and premium electric vehicle mobile app categories, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. OEM EV App Report. The report made available last week shows an increase in the use of automakers’ mobile apps, with 90% of EV owners now using these apps, […]
SpaceX aims to launch its Starlink Direct to Cell service for cell phones this fall, contingent on approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The company disclosed its target launch date in a filing regarding the commission’s new rules on providing satellite connectivity to U.S. carriers, known as “supplemental coverage from space,” reports PCMag. “SpaceX […]
According to the latest Tesla mobile app update, code shows that new features and enhancements are coming for vehicles, as shared by Tesla App Updates. The latest update to the Tesla app, version 4.33.5, has been de-compiled, revealing several new features and improvements. Key changes include the imminent addition of Amazon Music, providing Tesla owners […]
