Tesla Tells German Officials: Giga Texas to Ramp Up Batteries Faster than Planned
Tesla has informed local government officials in Gruenheide, Germany, that it is putting plans for a 50 gigawatt-hour battery production facility at Gigafactory Berlin on the back burner. The automaker will instead divert resources to increasing battery production at its U.S. Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, faster than originally planned, reports Automotive News. “The EV maker […]
Boring Company Now Offering up to $60M for First Tunnels in San Antonio
The Boring Company has offered to spend up to $60 million USD of its own money to kickstart construction on its proposed transit tunnels in San Antonio as talks with the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) continue — reports the San Antonio Express News. Elon Musk’s Boring Co. has proposed a loop of tunnels to […]
SpaceX Starlink Now Connecting Schools in the Amazon Rainforest
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is now serving schools located in the Amazon Rainforest, connecting institutes located in the region of the Amazon that falls under Brazil to the rest of the world via satellite. Company CEO Elon Musk highlighted the accomplishment on Thursday when he shared a tweet from Brazilian Minister of Communications Fábio Faria […]
Mercedes G-Class Electric SUV to Debut in 2024
During a media roundtable earlier this week, Mercedes Chairman Ola Källenius said the company plans to unveil its first all-electric version of the premium G-Class SUV sometime in 2024 (via Autoblog). Källenius told the press that he already test-drove a prototype G-Class electric vehicle (EV) last fall at Mercedes’ testing facility in Graz, Austria. He […]
SpaceX is ‘Activating Starlink’ Internet in Iran, Says Elon Musk
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Friday the White House “took action today to advance Internet freedom and the free flow of information for the Iranian people, issuing a General License to provide them greater access to digital communications to counter the Iranian government’s censorship.” SpaceX CEO Elon Musk replied just now, “activating Starlink…” […]
GM Stops Taking Hummer EV Reservations as Numbers Pass 90,000
After GMC surpassed 90,000 reservations for the electric Hummer last week, the automaker plans to officially close pre-orders for the 2023 model year vehicle. GM is set to close reservations for the Hummer EV pickup and SUV, following over 90,000 preorders, as reported by CNBC. The automaker will keep them closed for now to help […]
SpaceX Signs Starlink Deal with Marlink Maritime
Communication network company Marlink announced plans to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet for its maritime and enterprise customers, as detailed in press release from Marlink on Thursday. Marlink and OmniAccess are set to become “authorized Starlink integrators” for marine and commercial accounts, using a combination of SpaceX’s connectivity solutions. “This ability to utilise Starlink is giant […]
SpaceX Starlink App Hits Nearly 2.3 Million Downloads: Report
Starlink’s satellite internet service is expanding rapidly across the globe, and a new report shows that the mobile app is becoming more popular as its subscriber-base grows. SpaceX’s Starlink mobile app has made it into the top 100 downloaded apps in the Apple iPhone’s App Store for the first time, as reported by PC Mag […]
SpaceX to Deploy Starlink Aboard U.S. School Buses, Shows Filing
A new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) shows SpaceX plans for the newest mobile application of its Starlink satellite internet. SpaceX is set to deploy Starlink internet aboard some school buses in the U.S., as seen in a new filing with the FCC this week (via Teslarati). The letter is addressed to FCC […]
Tesla Countersues California Civil Rights Department in Race Bias Case
After Tesla was sued earlier this year by a state agency alleging mass racial bias at the automaker’s Fremont, California plant, the company has recently fought back with a countersuit filed with the courts. Tesla filed a motion to countersue the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) on Thursday after the agency sued the automaker in […]
Tesla to Revamp Energy App in 2022.36, Showing Breakdown of Usage
Tesla appears to be releasing a revamped Energy tab, that shows a breakdown of electricity usage. A leaked image was shared by @Teslascope, claiming to be from an upcoming 2022.36 software update. The screenshot is from an internal build of the company’s software. “A leak from an internal build on the 2022.36 software branch showcases […]
Tesla Launches Model Y Reservations in Taiwan, Coming from Giga Berlin
Taiwan-based Tesla customers can now appreciate the long-awaited Model Y SUV, as reported on Twitter this week. Tesla opened Model Y reservations in Taiwan on Thursday, as spotted by customer @Michael Hsu. In a post, Hsu noted that the made-in-Germany Model Y units with CCS2 plugs would begin delivering in Q4, also adding that he’ll […]
Full Episode: Elon Musk on Jay Leno’s Garage at SpaceX [VIDEO]
You’ve seen the teasers, but the full episode of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Jay Leno’s Garage is now available on YouTube, with the full 46-minute episode available for viewing, “for a limited time.” The video takes place from SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. “Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk invites Jay to Texas […]
Tesla Sends Out AI Day Invites Ahead of Sept. 30 Event
Image via @DirtyTesla Tesla has started sending out invites to select customers and supporters for its annual AI Day, set for September 30, 2022. According to screenshots of email invites shared by Tesla owners online, including @DirtyTesla, the invites read, “You’re invited to attend Al Day 2022 on September 30 in Palo Alto, CA.” The company […]
Tesla Leads Federal EV Rebates in Canada for August 2022
Tesla delivered 2,177 Model 3 vehicles in Canada last month, out of 6,956 battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the country for August 2022. According to Transport Canada data, Automotive News Canada reports Tesla was the biggest volume brand under the federal EV rebate program, which offers $5,000 CAD for eligible vehicles. The iZEV […]