Tesla to Fix Window Issue on Nearly 1.1 Million Cars with Software Update
A window issue has been discovered in many of Tesla’s vehicles, which could cause passengers to be pinched when the window’s closing or opening paths are obstructed. Tesla is “recalling” 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S., due to a software issue that causes the automatic window reversal system to react incorrectly when obstructions are detected, […]
Tesla Launches CCS Combo 1 Adapter in U.S. and Canada; Retrofits Coming in 2023
Tesla has launched online sale of its CCS Combo 1 Adapter in the U.S., priced at $250 USD. Previously, this accessory for CCS-enabled vehicles was only available in South Korea. The adapter is $325 in Canada. “Expand your fast charging options with the Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter. The adapter offers charging speeds up to […]
Kia to Begin EV Production in the U.S. in 2024: Report
Kia is set to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. starting in 2024, as reported by two South Korean news sources on Tuesday (via Reuters). The news was reported by South Korean publication Maeil Business Newspaper and the TV channel SBS, citing an industry source who remained unnamed. Kia didn’t respond to public comment […]
Xpeng Launches G9 SUV, Deliveries to Begin in October
Chinese automaker Xpeng Motors has launched a new electric SUV, and some think it could be a worthy rival to the Tesla Model Y. Xpeng Motors launched the G9 electric SUV in China, as announced by the automaker at an online press event on Wednesday (via CnEVPost). The Xpeng G9 starts at a price of […]
Tesla’s ‘Ecological Paradise’ Plans at Giga Texas ‘Look Great’, Says Musk
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas plans for multiple expansion projects, the automaker’s head offered insight into future environmental restorations around the facility. In response to a story about Giga Texas adding 500,000 square feet, @Elon Musk said the company would be working on “ecological paradise plans” in the plant’s South expansion area after getting to a […]
Wethersfield Police Considered Tesla Cruiser, But Picks Ford Mustang Mach-E
Another police department in Connecticut is set to start testing electric vehicles (EVs), in hopes that they could work as patrol cars. Wethersfield Police Chief Rafael Medina plans to begin testing EVs to see if they’re suitable for police use, as CT Insider reported on Tuesday. “We still have to figure out if are they […]
SpaceX Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Speeds Will Hit 300 Mbps, Says Musk
Starlink’s in-flight capabilities were demonstrated aboard a private jet, after SpaceX failed to garner deals with other major commercial airline companies. SpaceX held a demo for its in-flight Wi-Fi aboard a JSX private jet last week, as reported by Bloomberg over the weekend (via Business Insider). The one-hour flight took place from Burbank to San Jose, […]
Starlink Download Speeds Fell Across the U.S. and Canada in Q2: Report
SpaceX is enrolling more Starlink users than ever, but new data suggests that this may not be a good thing for the satellite internet’s speed. Median Starlink download speeds dropped to 62.53 Mbps in the U.S. during the second quarter from 90.55 Mbps in the first, as PC Mag reported on Wednesday. The figures were […]
Hertz to Buy Up to 175,000 GM Electric Vehicles–Through 2027
Hertz and General Motors announced a partnership on Tuesday that will see up to 175,000 electric vehicles purchased from the latter. The agreement will see up to 175,000 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and BrightDrop EVs purchased through 2027, offering a wide array of choices for customers. According to Hertz, it estimates the new EV fleet should […]
Tesla Sales and Service Center Opening 10 Miles from Giga Texas
As Tesla’s service expands worldwide, the automaker is also increasing its presence near its headquarters in Texas. Tesla is set to establish a sales and service center about 10 miles from its Giga Texas location, as seen in a permit with the city of Austin (via @MarcoRPTesla). The permit, initially issued on June 15 with […]
Tesla Director of Product Design Javier Verdura to Open Keysight World on October 7
As electric vehicles (EVs) become one of the world’s most significant emerging technologies of the modern age, one expo is set to honor that by inviting a Tesla executive to join as a keynote speaker next month. The Keysight World Conference will have Tesla Director of Product Design Javier Verdura as the keynote speaker on […]
Tesla Uptake in Victoria, Australia Soars 220% in August
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) increased significantly in Australia in the wake of the Tesla Model Y being introduced last month, especially in Victoria where registration rates for the U.S. automaker have jumped more than threefold. Tesla uptake in Victoria jumped 220 percent in August compared with July, coinciding with the Model Y arriving […]
Quebec Lithium Mine Could Help Cut the Cost of EVs
Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) automakers in the West rely heavily on lithium, and as prices for the raw material continue to increase, another new mining operation in Canada is set to help answer the call. A new Quebec lithium mine expected to open in early 2023 could be a part of the key […]
Drag Race: $3.6 Million Bugatti Chiron vs. Tesla Model S Plaid [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is an incredible high-performance car that comes at an ‘affordable’ price, especially compared to some of the world’s fastest and most expensive luxury vehicles. In a new video from Drag Times shared last week, the crew performed a few drag races between a Bugatti Chiron, a LaFerrari, a McLaren P1 and […]
SpaceX Starlink to Become Active in Zambia, Says Musk
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet looks to be headed to Zambia, with a new photo surfacing showing the company’s officials meeting with authorities in the African country. A team from SpaceX met with Zambian officials on Monday, according to a post on Twitter from the country’s Special Assistant to the President of the Republic of Zambia, […]