‘TESLA’ Lettering Set for Giga Texas Roof, Outlined by Solar Panels [VIDEO]
Image via u/brandude87 It appears Tesla’s new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, is set to have the company’s name adorn its rooftop, outlined by solar panels. According to Reddit user u/brandude87 earlier this week, the latter shared measurements based on a recent drone video that the automaker was set to outline its rooftop with the letters “T-E-S-L-A”. […]
Tesla Lets You Hide Media Sources Again with 2022.4.5 Update
Tesla started rolling out its 2022.4.5 software update to more vehicles yesterday, with the release debuting Regenerative Braking in Autopilot, Car Colorizer (was previously exclusive to China) and Save Dashcam Clips features. Tesla 2022.4.5 software update rolling out to more vehicles right now — TeslaNorth.com (@RealTeslaNorth) February 10, 2022 Other undocumented changes include the return […]
U.S. Nationwide EV Charger Network Plan: 4 Stations Every 50 Miles
A new update shows that the federal government is set to begin using a $5 billion investment to help states add to a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) network. The U.S. government plans to establish an EV charging network that includes four fast-chargers within every 50 miles, according to Ars Technica. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete […]
Tesla’s Model Y Sheds Some Weight According to Website
Tesla updated its specifications for two Model Y variants, showing that they now weigh less than they did before. One Tesla enthusiast pointed out updated specs for the automaker’s Model Y units on Thursday, applying to both the Long Range All Wheel Drive and Performance variants (via @SawyerMerritt). The Model Y Long Range is now […]
Tesla Model Y Delivery in Alaska by Covered Trailer [VIDEO]
Tesla has delivered a Tesla Model Y Performance in Alaska, shown in a video posted earlier this week. One 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance owner shared video footage backing the unit out of a carrier direct delivery trailer in snowy weather, as seen in a post shared on Reddit. The owner reported that the Model Y […]
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess to Hold Reddit AMA on February 16
The head of Volkswagen received too much interest in an upcoming event announced this week, causing the automaker to push it back. Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess had to push back an upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit by 48 hours, after saying that there are “already good questions” (via Twitter). New Date: We […]
Ford Considers India as Electric Vehicle Export Hub
As Ford works towards expanding its electric vehicle (EV) to new markets, a new report shows that the U.S. automaker may work with the Indian government on exporting vehicles from the country. Ford is looking to use one of its India production facilities to export EVs, after the company’s incentive proposal was approved by the […]
First 2022 Tesla Model 3/Y Cars with AMD Ryzen and More Deliver in Germany
Tesla’s first deliveries of 2022 Model 3 and Y cars with the latest updates have started delivering in Germany, according to photos shared on Friday by @Tesla_Adri. These vehicles have been imported by Tesla from its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China. These new cars include the updated AMD Ryzen chip, the new 12V lithium-ion battery and […]
SpaceX Starship Update 2022: Animation Imagines Mars Flight [VIDEO]
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared a Starship update on Thursday evening, at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. At an evening presentation by Musk, SpaceX detailed how the launch tower at Starbase will help Starship and also catch the Super Heavy rocket booster. On Wednesday night, SpaceX stacked Starship atop the Super Heavy using its ‘Mechzilla’ […]
Tesla Model Y was the Bestselling EV in the U.S. for 2021; Model 3 in 2nd
According to new vehicle registration data from Experian, Tesla’s Model Y was the bestselling electric vehicle in the United States for 2021, with the company’s Model 3 right behind in second place, reports Automotive News. Here are the ranked EV registration numbers in the U.S. for 2021, according to Experian: Tesla Model Y – 169,325 […]
Ford Poaches Tesla Engineer to Lead ‘Advanced EV Development’
Ford has hired away Tesla engineer Alan Clarke, who previously held positions as Director of New Programs Engineering, Senior Manager of New Programs Engineering and Senior Design Engineer at Elon Musk’s company. According to Clarke’s LinkedIn (via Automotive News), he departed Tesla in January after working at electric automaker for nearly 12.5 years. His new […]
Tesla Model 3/Y ‘Heated Wiper Park’ Heats Up to 100F, Shows Test
Vehicles with Tesla’s heated windshield wiper defrost feature have started delivering from the automaker’s Fremont, California factory, and now there’s one way how to find out if you have the feature or not on your Model 3 or Model Y. A new Tesla owner recently shared a photo of what appears to be the windshield […]
Tesla Design Chief Chats with Spike’s Car Radio Podcast
One of Tesla’s accomplishments is its hyperfocus on design, both inside and outside of its vehicles, and even extending to its apps and overall ecosystem. Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen was featured on Spike Feresten‘s podcast on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/spikeferesten/status/1491320981532680194?s=21 The Design head has been with Tesla since 2008, overseeing designs and design changes for […]
Tesla to Build Design and Engineering Center in Beijing, Reveals Document
Tesla is going to establish a design and engineering center in Beijing, according to a government document, reports the Wall Street Journal. The news was published in a work report that the Beijing municipal government released on January 31, showing a number of companies planning to establish EV-related operations there. In addition to Tesla, the […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Battery Pack Teardown: ‘Engineering Masterpiece’ [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is pretty unanimously the most impressive electric vehicle (EV) created to date, and a new video has surfaced taking an inside look at the vehicle’s structural battery pack. Munro Live shared the first part of a teardown of the Tesla Model S Plaid battery pack on Wednesday. In the video, Sandy […]