2022.28.2 Tesla Update Release Notes: Alternate Routes and More
Image via @Mars4x4 Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.28.2 software update, which includes a major feature for navigation in the form of Alternate Routes. We first heard of Alternate Routes for 2022.28.1, offering Tesla owners the ability to choose from multiple routes when heading to a destination. “View up to three routes when navigating […]
Tesla Superchargers at Laguna Seca Raceway Go Online
Tesla has officially launched Superchargers at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California. Back in June, Tesla shared a video of pre-fabricated Superchargers making their way to Laguna Seca, a popular racetrack for both gasoline and electric vehicles. Now, Tesla’s Superchargers at Laguna Seca Raceway have gone online. That’s according to the aftermarket modification company, Unplugged […]
Watch Elon Musk on Jay Leno’s Garage, Sept. 21: “Patents are for the Weak” [VIDEO]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will be a guest on Jay Leno’s Garage, set for Wednesday, September 21, 2022, to add to the recent launch of the seventh season of the show that’s on CNBC. Musk gave Leno an exclusive tour of SpaceX’s Starbase at Boca Chica, Texas. “I am a huge believer in […]
Uber Expands EV Rides in Tesla, Polestar and More Across U.S.; Debuts in Canada
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in consumer popularity, so too are they becoming a more common option in rentals and ridesharing throughout the U.S., even expanding to one city outside the country’s borders. Uber’s Comfort Electric EV ridesharing program is rolling out across the U.S. and making its debut in Canada, explained the company […]
Tesla Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Over Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has come under fire in recent weeks and months, and a new lawsuit has now been lodged against the automaker. Legal firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the company misled the public on its claims about Autopilot and FSD, as detailed in […]
SpaceX Launches $2,500 High-Performance Dish for Residential Service
Just a day after SpaceX’s Starlink reached Antarctica to become operational on all seven continents, one publication has spotted the addition of the company’s high-performance Starlink terminal to its residential users page. SpaceX now offers its $2,500 high-performance Starlink dish to residential users, as shown on the company’s order page (via PC Mag). The high-performance […]
Tesla Considers Closing Some Expensive Showrooms in China, Says Report
China is currently Tesla’s second-largest market, and the automaker could be looking to make major changes to its strategy in the country following COVID-19 restrictions earlier this year. Tesla is reconsidering its retail strategy in China as it weighs the possibility of closing showrooms in larger cities, according to two sources familiar with the company’s […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.2.1 Coming for Safety Scores Above 80; 10.69.3 After AI Day
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday the next version of FSD beta, 10.69.2.1 is set to release “in a few days with additional polish.” He also added FSD beta 10.69.3 “comes out shortly after AI Day”, which is set for September 30, 2022. Musk says an Optimus robot prototype will be available on demo. […]
Apple Overtakes Tesla as the Most-Shorted Stock in the U.S.
As many of Tesla’s short-sellers have faded away in recent months, another technology company has taken the throne as the tactic’s new most common target. Apple has overtaken Tesla to become the most-shorted stock in the U.S., after the automaker held that spot for 864 days, as Business Insider reports. Short interest in Tesla currently […]
German Economic Minister Has No Info on Tesla’s Giga Berlin Plans
Plans for Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg seem to be up in the air, after one local economic minister spoke briefly and vaguely on the subject. On Thursday, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said he didn’t have any information on changes to Tesla’s battery manufacturing plans at Giga Berlin, according to a report from Reuters. The news […]
Tesla Expands Superchargers in Iceland to Non-Tesla Vehicles
Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in Iceland to non-Tesla vehicles, as announced on Wednesday. The Non-Tesla Supercharging pilot is now live in 14 total countries: France The Netherlands Norway UK Spain Sweden Belgium Austria Denmark Finland Germany Luxembourg Switzerland Iceland Non-Tesla drivers in Iceland can charge at Superchargers by using the Tesla mobile app, […]
NYT Journalist Rides in Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.69.2 for Upcoming Story
One Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester with version 10.69.2 apparently did a ride-along with a New York Times journalist and shared their experience (via Reddit). The poster reported that 10.69.2 was “much smoother and much less jerky,” adding that “I’m happy to report that several recurring issues are now fixed.” The user, u/5starkarma on […]
SpaceX Starlink Reaches Antarctica, Now on All 7 Continents
@SpaceX retweeted a photo from the @National Science Foundation on Wednesday celebrating that Starlink has reached Antarctica. The news also means that Starlink is now on all seven continents worldwide, as SpaceX notes in the post. SpaceX added that this was made possible by Starlink’s network of laser-beaming satellites, which has reached full-world coverage in […]
President Biden to Announce $900 Million for EV Charging Stations
As the U.S. pushes forward to expedite the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, President Joe Biden is set to approve new funding for the first set of chargers in a national charging network. President Biden is attending the Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, and he’s expected to approve the first $900 million in […]
Tesla Giga Berlin Expansion Taken Off of Local Council Agenda
Tesla’s plans to expand Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg appear to be on halt for the time being, as the plant’s local council has removed it from an upcoming agenda. Grünheide, Germany Mayor Arne Christiani removed Tesla’s plans for expansion from a September council meeting on Wednesday, requesting clarification on the automaker’s plans, as reported by German publication […]