Tesla Ramps Up Hiring in Thailand, Suggesting Launch Soon
Tesla appears to be inching closer to launching in Thailand as the electric vehicle (EV) maker ramps up hiring efforts in the country — reports Reuters. The company is hiring a business development manager, several recruiters, and more in Thailand, its website shows. Tesla has nearly 20 Bangkok-based jobs listed on its website, including positions […]
NIO Launches ‘Air’ AR Glasses to Watch Movies in Your Car
NIO on Monday officially launched the NIO Air augmented reality (AR) glasses for in-car entertainment — reports CnEVPost. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company partnered with AR tech brand Nreal to develop the product. Nreal last month debuted its own AR headset, the Nreal Air — which the NIO Air is derived from — in […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.2 Release ‘Probably End of Week’, Says Elon Musk
Tesla was supposed to release Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.69.2 along with its price hike today for FSD, but that never happened. Now, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has clarified when FSD beta 10.69.2 will be available for download. Musk just announced on Monday the release of 10.69.2 would be “probably end of week”, noting it […]
SpaceX Launches 51 Starlink Satellites and Spaceflight’s Sherpa-LTC [VIDEO]
SpaceX launched another 51 Starlink satellites and Spaceflight’s Sherpa-LTC, an orbital transfer vehicle, into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday at 10:09 p.m. ET (7:09 p.m. PT). The Falcon 9 and its payload lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. According to SpaceX, […]
Tesla Cut Carbon Emissions in China by 650,000 Tons So Far in 2022
Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) have helped cut carbon emissions in China by more than 650,000 tons so far this year (via @SawyerMerritt). The reduction in China’s CO2 emissions that can be attributed to Tesla is equal to planting more than 1.3 million hectares of forest. The information comes from an interview with Li Haolin, Tesla China’s […]
Tesla Increases Price of Full Self-Driving to $15,000 USD
As promised, Tesla has increased the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability to $15,000 USD. Two weeks ago, CEO Elon Musk said FSD would be increasing in price to $15,000 USD on September 5, “after wide release of FSD beta 10.69.2”. Now, we don’t have FSD beta 10.69.2 just yet, as testers have access […]
Apple Tops Tesla in Future EV Interest, Despite No Car Yet: Survey
Apple came out ahead of actual automotive brands like Tesla and BMW in a recent car buyer interest survey despite the tech giant never even confirming it’s working on a vehicle, let alone delivering any, according to a study by Strategic Vision (via Business Insider). Strategic Vision recently surveyed 200,000 new-vehicle owners to find out […]
Alleged Tesla Crash Test That Ended in Flames Was Faked, Admits Organizer [VIDEO]
A recent Tesla crash test conducted by global insurance firm Axa that ended with the electric vehicle (EV) catching fire was staged — reports National Public Radio. The Paris-based company recorded the supposed crash and its aftermath, posting the video to YouTube. Axa claimed the test demonstrated how the batteries that power electric cars are […]
Tesla Urges California Owners to Use ‘Scheduled Departure’ to Help Stressed Grid [VIDEO]
Image via u/Aranfiy Tesla has started sending out in-app messages urging California owners to charge at off-peak hours, to help alleviate stress on the state’s grid due to the ongoing heat wave. “The current heat wave is expected to stress California’s grid this weekend. Use the Scheduled Departure setting to ensure your vehicle is charged […]
First Drives: Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.1.1 [VIDEOS]
Following the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 10.69.1 earlier this week, Tesla is now rolling out version 10.69.1.1, an incremental update. #FSDBeta v10.69.1.1 release notes pic.twitter.com/DogCY9qK1l — Chuck Cook (@chazman) September 3, 2022 FSD beta tester James Locke took his Tesla with the latest FSD build out for a spin on Saturday, putting […]
GM’s Cruise Recalls Robotaxis After Crash, Updates Self-Driving Software
According to filings that were recently made public, General Motors Co.’s all-electric robotaxi subsidiary, Cruise, recalled and updated the software in 80 self-driving cars after a June crash in San Francisco — reports CNBC. The crash in question occurred on June 3. It involved a Cruise vehicle braking harshly while attempting an unprotected left turn as […]
Tesla Leads Soaring EV Adoption in Bexar County, Texas
Tesla was way ahead of the pack in Bexar County, Texas, which saw electric vehicle (EV) sales jump 184% through July of this year as compared to the same period last year — reports San Antonio Express-News. Bexar County saw the highest year-over-year increase in EV sales volume across Texas, up to 3,815 units. The […]
Tesla Launched Model Y Deliveries in Singapore This Week
Tesla launched sales of its Model Y in Singapore back in early June, and about three months later, the first deliveries took place on the island state. Yesterday, Tesla announced the first 11 Model Y vehicles were delivered in Singapore at the Tao Payoh Experience Center, saying “congrats and welcome these 11 customers to the […]
Tesla Battery Storage System Coming to San Luis Obispo County
The San Luis Obispo County in California has installed two new Tesla backup battery systems at key public buildings — reports the New Times San Luis Obispo. SLO County has been suffering from more frequent and prolonged power outages as stress on the local energy grid grows. This is especially true during the summer months. […]
SpaceX Plans for 521,000 Sq. Ft. ‘Shell Building’ Near Austin
SpaceX has filed plans for a massive, 521,521-square-foot “shell building” in Bastrop County, located about one hour east of Austin, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reports Austin Business Journal. There’s no word yet on what exactly the rocketry and space transportation giant wants to do at this planned facility. The filings did, […]