Tesla’s Giga Press casting machines produce single-cast molds of its vehicles during production of its vehicles, and a new update emphasizes the automaker’s relationship with a Canadian company that specializes in casting. Tesla is partnering with Exco Technologies Limited, a small, Canada-based casting company, according to a statement from Exco Tech CEO Darren Kirk in […]
If you’re looking to repair your Tesla in Victoria, B.C., Canada, there’s a new Tesla-approved body shop—Fix Auto. According to a Tesla North reader, Fix Auto joins Ferny’s Auto Body Shop as a Tesla-approved repair shop in the capital city of B.C. A recent warranty issue was requested inside the Tesla app and this owner […]
As supply chain troubles cause electric vehicle (EV) prices to skyrocket in the U.S., a number of automakers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for tariff waivers on goods imported from China, including graphite – a key element for making EV batteries. Tesla has requested a tariff waiver on graphite, a material that’s usually […]
After establishing the first V3 Tesla Supercharger Puerto Rico in Aguadilla, Tesla has officially opened a physical store space in the region’s largest city. Tesla has opened its first store and showroom in Puerto Rico, located in San Juan at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center, according to a report from El Nuevo Dia (via […]
A new recall in China issued by Tesla is affecting a number of the company’s Model Y units that were produced locally, as shown in a new report. Tesla issued a recall in China affecting 21,599 Model Y units made at the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory, over potential risks with the vehicle’s front and rear steering […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared some more details about the company’s Cybertruck. Responding to rumours about Tesla ditching its single motor version of Cybertruck, and instead offering 2, 3 and 4-motor variants, Musk said, “initial production will be 4 motor variant, with independent, ultra fast response torque control of each wheel. Initial production will […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t done selling Tesla shares as of yet, and with a recent sale, Musk has surpassed an impressive milestone. Musk has now sold more than $10 billion USD in Tesla shares in his recent share selling spree, after selling another 934,000 shares on Thursday, according to The Wall Street Journal. With […]
We’ve been tracking the installation of Tesla’s Megachargers at Giga Nevada for the past couple of months, and now they have been installed and are apparently working, according to new images shared by @SawyerMerritt. Megachargers are higher-powered versions of the company’s Superchargers made for Tesla’s Semi truck, which was seen spotted at Gigafactory Nevada last […]
Tesla has started expanding its SpaceX Starlink internet to its Superchargers in Canada. According to Tommy F (@Tommyf902), based in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, he was able to test out the Starlink Wi-Fi at the Tesla Supercharger in Surrey. Tommy F pointed out to Tesla North Starlink service “can only be accessible by a Tesla […]
ONRoute announced this week it has partnered with the Canadian Electricity Association’s Ivy Charging Network to install electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations at all of its locations along Ontario’s busiest highways in Canada, the Highway 401 and Highway 400. ONRoute, which operates rest stops and gas stations in plazas along Ontario’s Highway 400 and Highway […]
Electrify America announced on Thursday it has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (BESS) at more than 140 of its electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the U.S. The new feature now enables two-way connections to the electrical grid, turning them into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) with a total energy storage capacity of 30 […]
After launching its new Cyberquad for Kids all-electric ATV on Wednesday for a hefty $1,900 USD, Tesla also debuted a Cyberquad Bomber Jacket for Kids four hours prior, priced at $65 USD. While the Cyberquad for Kids is out of stock, the bomber jacket is still available. “Wear your Kids Cyberquad Bomber Jacket during your adventures […]
According to Automotive News, Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar on Thursday announced plans to double the number of showrooms, or “Spaces,” it has in the U.S. by 2023, and up the total number of Spaces it has globally from 86 today to 150 by year’s end, 2022. Polestar said its 25 U.S. showrooms would grow […]
General Motors (GM) has extended the production halt at its Michigan Orion Assembly plant until late January, affecting the continued halt for production of the Chevy Bolt. GM will halt production at the Orion Assembly plant, which produces the Chevy Bolt, until January 28, according to a report from Automotive News. On Tuesday, GM President […]
As SpaceX continues its string of Starlink and other launches, the company will announce attempted launch windows that are tentative based on the company not encountering inclement weather. @SpaceX announced on Thursday that it’s targeting the same evening at 6:12 p.m. for a Falcon 9 launch carrying 48 Starlink satellites and two BlackSky spacecraft, set […]
