Karat Packaging Inc., a California-based distributor and manufacturer of disposable, environmentally friendly foodservice products, announced on Tuesday it has ordered 10 Tesla Semis to power an expansion of its logistics business. Karat Packaging’s fleet currently consists of 86 trucks and trailers and provides third-party logistic (3PL) services to around 100 customers in California. The company […]
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying “science, supplies, and holidays treats” for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) performed successful stage separation earlier today at around 2:20 a.m. PST, approximately 12 minutes after launch. Stage separation confirmed! The @SpaceX Dragon is now floating freely and […]
According to CNN Business, electric vehicle (EV) startup Nikola has agreed to pay a $125 million USD fine to settle charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that the company let its founder, Trevor Milton, defraud investors. Milton resigned as executive chairman of Nikola in September 2020 after several deceptions pertaining to […]
Tesla has launched a new wheel and winter tire package for the new Model S refresh, which includes its 21″ Arachnid Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires “for the icy months ahead,” priced at $6,000 USD. The Model S 21″ Arachnid Wheel and Winter Tire Package includes: 2x 21X9.5J ET40 Arachnid Wheels 2x 21X10.5J ET45 Arachnid Wheels […]
The non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its safety ratings for Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV, for model years 2021-2022. According to the IIHS, the Model Y has earned its TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. In order to qualify for either of the IIHS’s two awards, good ratings must be earned in […]
Let’s take a look at all of the new Supercharger locations that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 13, 2021 The Franklin Village Plaza at 250 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA, USA 12 250 kW […]
Tesla has launched a new Wireless Portable Charger 2.0 for $70 USD, to wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled devices, such as a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, or AirPods wireless charging case. The charger itself can be recharged using your Tesla’s wireless charging dock or any wireless charging device, says Tesla. “Provides up to 10,000 mAh […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.25 software update, which contains its 2021 holiday update, full of goodies for the holidays. The 2021.44.25 release notes were shared by u/Emulsifide on Reddit for their Model 3 Standard Range. Here’s a breakdown of all the screenshots of this 2021.44.25 software update… Tesla 2021.44.25 Light Show – New […]
Stock prices of electric vehicle (EV) companies fell as much as 9% in Monday trading after the Senate all but killed U.S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill, which included tax credits of up to $12,500 USD on the purchase of plug-in vehicles — reports CNBC. Startups were hit the hardest, with Lordstown Motors, […]
Tesla has stopped taking orders outside of North American for its new Model S and Model X refresh, but that hasn’t stopped one delivery center in China from teasing the new electric sedan could be coming soon. As spotted by @42how_, the Hangzhou Tesla Delivery Center reportedly shared a poster with a picture of the […]
Tesla insider @SawyerMerritt has shared some tidbits in what is reportedly happening right now at Elon Musk’s Gigafactory at Berlin-Brandenburg, in Germany. According to Merritt, unnamed sources say Giga Berlin “has built about 240 [Model Ys] so far, with another 25 or so planned to be built this week.” Some of these vehicles built so […]
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO on Saturday unveiled the sleek-looking ET5, a mid-sized smart electric sedan to rival the Tesla Model 3. According to CnEVPost, NIO is using a new integrated die-casting process for the rear body of the ET5. “We are using an integrated die-casting process for the rear subframe of the ET5,” NIO […]
Hyundai Motor Co. CEO Jaehoon Chang projects that the company’s electric vehicle (EV) sales across the Hyundai and Genesis brands will increase 57% to 220,000 units in 2022, and up to a whopping 1.7 million units across the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands in 2026 — reports Automotive News. The latest numbers have South Korea’s […]
Starlink, SpaceX’s high-speed satellite broadband service, made it out of beta last month and continues to both bring more users aboard and launch more satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO). As more users are added to the network, median download and upload speeds are bound to see a slight reduction — and that is exactly what […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Sunday the company will hold a grand opening party at Giga Texas, in early 2022. “Tesla will hold a Giga Texas grand opening party with factory tours for the community in early 2022,” said Musk. Tesla will hold a Giga Texas grand opening party with factory tours for the […]
