Bentley Delays its First EV, Now Coming in 2026

Automakers across the industry are seeing delays amidst the recent economic downturn, inflation and supply issues, and one CEO says its first zero-emission vehicles are being pushed back in the delivery schedule. Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark says the automaker has pushed its first electric vehicle (EV) back from 2025 to 2026, according to a report […]

Tesla Launches Shareholder Platform Program for Events and Updates

    Tesla launched the Tesla Shareholder Platform on Tuesday, which it says will let users participate in certain events and hear new updates pertaining to investors (via Twitter). The platform is using Say Technologies and Plaid, and it will let shareholders interact with investor events, ask questions and feature a cohesive interface for voting […]

Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Pack Teardown: Under the Pink Foam [VIDEO]

Following a video update from automotive engineers Munro & Associates showing that opening the 4680 battery cell on the Tesla Model Y was “harder than they thought,” and a few other videos depicting attempts to open the cells, the team has finally won. After two other attempted videos on the subject, Munro & Associates have […]

2022.20.7 Tesla Update Improves Range Prediction, Using More Details

Software developer and Tesla sleuth @greentheonly says the rollout of the automaker’s 2022.20.7 update includes “insane details” for keeping better track of the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) range. Tesla’s software update 2022.20.7 now uses tire pressure data, and energy loss due to things such as phone charging, 12V accessories, air density and battery temperature, to calculate […]

Twitter Making Pre-Trial Process Impossible, Say Elon Musk’s Lawyers

After Elon Musk announced plans to countersue Twitter over his backing out of a $44 billion purchase, the billionaire’s lawyers have said the social media company is purposely making the pre-trial process impossible. Tesla’s lawyers have expressed that Twitter is making the pre-trial process extremely difficult, by not reciprocating necessary materials to cooperate with Chancellor […]

Volkswagen Begins ID.4 Production in the U.S.

German automaker Volkswagen officially built its first electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S. this week, preparing to ramp up production in the coming months. Volkswagen began assembling the ID.4 EV at its new Chattanooga, Tennessee factory on Tuesday, according to a press release shared by the automaker. The first ID.4 EVs are expected to be […]

NASA and SpaceX Delay Crew-5 Launch to International Space Station

After SpaceX and NASA planned for its next Crew mission to take off next month, the Falcon 9 first-stage booster was damaged in transport, causing a new delay. SpaceX and NASA are delaying the launch of the Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), to let ground teams replace an interstage on the Falcon […]

Ukraine Now Has 12,000+ Starlink Dishes, Tests on Car at 130 km/h

SpaceX’s Starlink internet has been crucial for Ukraine during war time, and one Ukrainian official says it’s being widely used and regularly tested. Ukraine Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation @Mykhailo Fedorov shared a video on Monday depicting road tests of SpaceX’s Starlink hardware. Fedorov also added that “As of now we have […]

Tesla Green Traffic Light Chime Not Working? You Need to Turn it On

Earlier this month, Tesla’s 2022.20 software update introduced a new feature for basic Autopilot, the version of the driver assist software that comes standard with all vehicles. The feature known as Green Traffic Light Chime was previously only available for customers that purchased Full Self-Driving or Enhanced Autopilot, but now it’s widely available for everyone […]

SpaceX Drops Starlink Price to 399€ in Germany

Hardware for SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service Starlink received a price cut in one European country this week. SpaceX has lowered the price of Starlink hardware to just 399 euros ($407 USD) in Germany, as noted by new customer @stadlix_ on Sunday. Starlink now 399€ in Germany! Ordered mine right away. @tesla_adri @elonmusk @SpaceX […]