NIO Launches ES7 Electric SUV with ‘Design for Autonomous Driving’ Ethos
After NIO’s ES7 was spotted in the wild without camo wrap last month, many onlookers expected the company’s launch of the vehicle to be imminent — and now, the vehicle is available to customers just over a month later. NIO launched its new ES7 electric SUV on Wednesday, which it says is its first application […]
NHTSA Releases Driver-Assist Car Crash Data for First Time, Admits it Lacks Context
Tesla vehicles have accounted for almost 70 percent of reported crashes with driver-assist systems engaged since last June, as detailed in new traffic figures shared on Wednesday. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says Tesla’s reports may not be as complete as the company would like us to think, according to CNBC. The […]
Tesla FSD Beta for Right-Hand Drive Coming ‘Probably’ Later in 2022
When will Tesla release its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta for countries with right-hand drive, such as Australia? That might come later this year, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday. Responding to a question from @TeslaGong in Australia about the estimated release of FSD beta for right-hand drive vehicles, Musk replied “probably later this […]
Rivian, Lucid ‘Tracking Towards Bankruptcy’ If They Don’t Cut Costs, Says Elon Musk [VIDEO]
The Tesla Owners Silicon Valley has shared part two of their exclusive interview with Elon Musk. The hour-long interview covers a range of topics, yet again. “This is the second segment of a three-part series in which our club President John, Club Vice President Kelvin Gee, Tesla Owners Club My Tesla Adventure President Eli Burton, […]
Tesla Model Y 4680 Battery Charging Instructions: 90% Still Applies
For Tesla’s Model Y made at Gigafactory Texas and 4680 structural battery pack, what are the recommended charging instructions? According to Model Y owner Spoken Reviews, who has been sharing in-depth videos showcasing their new Tesla with the latest 4680 structural battery pack, the recommended charging limit of 90% still applies. The channel asked Tesla […]
DISH Urges FCC to Halt SpaceX’s Starlink on Moving Planes, Boats, RVs
SpaceX Starlink users using the service on moving vehicles and marine transportation should be dropped from the service, according to one competing company. The Dish Network has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to shut down unauthorized Starlink use on moving boats and cars, according to a report on Monday from PCMag. Dish calls the […]
Tesla Megapacks Powering Australia’s Largest Grid-Forming Battery Lands Financing
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will be financing Edify Energy and the latter’s plan to build Australia’s largest approved grid battery, leveraging Tesla Megapacks, according to a press release shared on Tuesday. Located in Darlington Point outside of Griffith in New South Wales, the system features 150 MW by 300 MWh of energy storage system, […]
LG Energy Solutions to Invest $450 Million into Tesla’s 4680 Battery Production
LG Energy Solution is planning to invest 730 billion won ($568 million USD) to expand its Ochang, South Korea production facility, according to Reuters. The company will use the funding to add 9 gigawatt-hours of production capacity, primarily to produce increased levels of Tesla’s next-generation 4680 battery cells, with 580 billion won ($449.8 million USD) […]
SpaceX Starship ‘Ready to Fly’ in July; Second Starship in August: Musk
When will we see the first orbital launch of Starship? SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company’s Starship reusable spacecraft will be “ready to fly next month”. He was responding to a question that asked if July would be possible for the first orbital flight. “I was in the high bay [and] mega […]
Tesla India Policy Executive Resigns, After Expansion Plans Halted: Report
A Tesla executive who has been integral in helping the company expand into India has reportedly quit, after the company failed to clinch lowered import duties on cars. Manuj Khurana, the policy and business development at Tesla India, has departed from the company after the automaker halted talks about selling cars in India, according to […]
Ford Halts Mustang Mach-E Sales Over Safety Issue Affecting Nearly 49,000 Cars
As legacy automakers like Ford launch their first few electric vehicles (EVs), they’re bound to have some quirks — or major issues — that need to be resolved, like one issue the company is having with its Mustang Mach-E. Ford is asking dealers to halt delivery of the Mustang Mach-E over a propulsion malfunction that […]
Elon Musk to Address Twitter Staff for the First Time This Week
Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout has been in progress since April, and for the first time, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is set to address the company’s employees. Musk is set to attend a company-wide meeting at Twitter on Thursday, as stated in an email by CEO Parag Agrawal on Monday, reports Business Insider. The meeting […]
Tesla ‘Considering’ Next Factory in Canada and Mexico: Report
Tesla appears to be considering its next factory to be somewhere in North America, according to Elon Musk at the company’s recent company-wide meeting. According to Electrek, the site obtained an audio recording of the meeting, and when Elon Musk was asked where the next factory would be located in the U.S., he said it […]
SpaceX Filing Confirms $1.7 Billion in New Funding
SpaceX on Monday confirmed a previous report back in May the company was looking to raise up to $1.7 billion in new funding. A Form D filed today shows the total offering amount at $1,724,965,480 in new funding, coming from 74 investors from this round. Back in May, a company-wide email noted the company was seeking […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV Reservations Launch July 18
Chevrolet has announced its all-electric Blazer electric vehicle will be revealed on July 18, 2022, at 8pm PT/11pm ET. “We’ve given you a first look at the All-New Blazer EV but this is just the beginning. The all-electric midsize SUV will be available in a performance boosting SS trim and offers eye-catching design, technology, and […]