A Canadian national residing in China was detained in New York under accusations of attempting to illicitly sell Tesla’s proprietary battery manufacturing technology. Klaus Pflugbeil faced arrest in Long Island after federal prosecutors charged him with the theft of trade secrets, following a sting operation involving undercover agents. The U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern […]
Tesla has hit a production milestone at its Giga Texas factory. On Wednesday morning, the company said it produced over 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 battery cells at the factory last week. The company then shared a photo with two Cybertrucks and the Giga Texas staff surrounding the vehicles, with a cool graphic on the […]
Sandy Munro has started his teardown of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The ‘Teardown Titan’ and his team has shared some first photos of the Cybertruck getting disassembled. The first images shared show a teardown of the panels inside the front trunk, or “frunk”. Here, we see the vehicle’s massive castings, which look coated, while the whole underside […]
Shell announced plans to sell approximately 500 of its retail locations each year in 2024 and 2025, aiming to adapt to the increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging options. “We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs,” Shell detailed in its recently […]
EV startup Fisker announced a six-week halt in the production of its Ocean SUV, as the company seeks urgent financial support. In a regulatory filing on Monday morning, Fisker revealed a dire financial situation, with just $121 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand as of March 15th, of which $32 million is restricted. […]
Recent testing conducted by Car and Driver has highlighted the Tesla Cybertruck’s energy efficiency, particularly the impact of the tonneau cover’s open or closed position on the vehicle’s range. The tests focused on the 834-hp tri-motor “Cyber Beast” model of the Cybertruck, outfitted with 35-inch all-terrain tires. Testers aimed to quantify the electric pickup’s energy […]
Rivian owners can now access select Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada, expanding the availability of charging for owners of the former’s electric vehicles. Tesla announced on Monday, “Select Superchargers now available for Rivian owners,” directing owners to “Download the Tesla App to charge,” by clicking here. At the end of February, Tesla shared […]
SpaceX is reportedly constructing a sophisticated network of spy satellites, worth $1.8 billion, for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), reports Reuters, citing numerous unnamed sources. The NRO is a U.S. intelligence agency responsible for satellite intelligence management, according to five sources familiar with the program. The project, led by SpaceX’s Starshield unit, signifies the company’s […]
Tesla announced on Friday it will be increasing the price of all Model Y trims in the United States on April 1, 2024. “Prices in the US will increase by $1k for all Model Y trims on April 1st,” said Tesla on X. Back on March 1, Tesla increased its prices back by $1,000 on […]
Tesla undertook a rigorous real-world test of its Cybertruck by tackling one of the most challenging off-road terrains known to the automotive world – the Baja 1000 race course. A new video shared on YouTube titled, “Road to Cybertruck,” wasn’t just a thrilling adventure but a crucial test in natural conditions. The team from Tesla […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.8 software update and now we have release notes, courtesy of Not a Tesla App. Some new features include One-Time Charge Limit which is handy for road trips, plus the roll out of Adaptive High Beams for vehicles with matrix headlights. One improvement we’re excited for is a classic […]
India, in a strategic move to boost electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing within its borders, announced on Friday a reduction in import taxes for EVs. This policy adjustment is contingent on automakers committing to an investment of at least $500 million and starting local production within three years. The move significantly benefits Tesla, aligning with the […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to produce Semi, the company’s electric truck model, in Grünheide, Germany, at its Giga Berlin factory. This news came during Musk’s brief visit to Berlin, where he addressed Tesla employees following a recent fire at the facility started by activists, resulting in a brief factory shut down. During his […]
SpaceX successfully conducted the third test flight of its Starship spacecraft on Thursday, March 14, marking a significant achievement in the company’s quest for space exploration. The test, originally scheduled within a 110-minute window starting at 7:00 a.m. CT, was closely monitored and broadcast live, providing global audiences with unprecedented live and clear footage thanks […]
Earlier this month, a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into the Beverly Hills Hotel sign and there was some confusion as to what really happened, due to some sarcastic claims on X (originally it was believed to be the valet that crashed the truck, but that was false). Now, in an update regarding the March 3, 2024, […]
