This Tesla Model S Just Racked Up 1.5 Million Kilometers
In 2020, one Tesla Model S owner surpassed 1,200,000 kilometers (745,645 miles) and was congratulated by Tesla CEO Elon Musk himself, and two years later, that Model S is still racking up kilometers. @Gem8mingen‘s Tesla Model S has officially hit 1,500,000 kilometers (932,056 miles)., as seen in a photo shared on Thursday of the odometer […]
Tesla Model Y SUVs in 5 Colors Seen at Gigafactory Berlin [PICS]
After one viewer spotted 33 Model Y units parked outside at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, another onlooker has pointed out that the facility may have some new colors in store for European markets. Five different Model Y units of different colors were seen parked at Gigafactory Berlin on Thursday by @GF4Tesla, including a model each in black, […]
New Tesla Semi Trucks Spotted at Gigafactory Nevada
The Tesla Semi reportedly began limited production last month at the company’s Sparks, Nevada production facility, and a new set of photos shows two of the Semi units docked outside of the factory. @Sawyer Merritt spotted two Tesla Semis at Gigafactory Nevada, as shown in a series of photos shared on Wednesday. In the photos, […]
Volkswagen to Reveal its ‘ID Buzz’ Electric Van on March 9, Says CEO
The Volkswagen ID Buzz electric vehicle (EV) is expected to hit U.S. markets in 2023, and as of this week, a reveal date for the concept has officially been shared with the public. Volkswagen is set to reveal the VW ID Buzz on March 9, according to a post from CEO @Herbert Diess on Thursday […]
Pete Buttigieg Still Avoids Mentioning Tesla in Interview, When Asked About the Company
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has been vocal about his support for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with Tesla remaining a key company absent from much of the politician’s rhetoric. In a new interview with The Verge shared on Thursday, Buttigieg discussed the future of EVs, including topics ranging from the U.S. charging […]
Tesla Highlights 81 Megapacks Installed in Angleton, Texas [VIDEO]
Tesla on Thursday highlighted a recent commercial Megapack installation in Angleton, Texas, located about 45 minutes south of Houston. “In Angleton, Texas, an energy storage project was proposed to provide sustainable backup support to the grid. This resulted in the installation of 81 Tesla Megapacks, providing greater outage protection while reducing the community’s reliance on […]
Tesla Model 3 Becomes the UK’s Second Best-Selling New Car in 2021
The United Kingdom (U.K.) has seen the Tesla Model 3 top sales for a given month before, but in a new achievement, the U.S. automaker’s flagship sedan has shown its longevity in the market with second-place sales in the year overall. The Tesla Model 3 has become the second best-selling vehicle in the U.K. in […]
Tesla Model 3, Model Y ‘Cooling Seats’ for Driver and Passenger Mentioned in Manuals [PICS]
The latest Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owner’s manuals include mention of cooled front driver and passenger seats, suggesting the option may be coming soon, notes @Teslascope (via @EndlessPlaid). “The seat icon displays twisting lines that turn red (heating) or blue (cooling) to corresponding with the set level. Auto, which displays when the climate control […]
GM’s BrightDrop Lands 6,500 Electric Van Orders From Walmart, FedEx
General Motors Co. announced more than just the Chevy Silverado electric truck and the Equinox and Blazer electric SUVs at CES 2022. GM’s commercial electric vehicle (EV) arm, BrightDrop, on Wednesday revealed that Walmart has placed an order for a whopping 5,000 of its all-electric delivery vans, of the EV600 and smaller EV410 models. What’s […]
Tesla Model S Gets 752 Miles of Range on New Battery From Ex-Apple Exec’s Energy Startup
According to The Drive, Michigan-based energy storage startup Our Next Energy (ONE) was able to eke out a whopping 752 miles (1,210 km) of range from a Tesla Model S on a single charge after swapping the all-electric sedan’s battery out for one of the company’s own. For comparison, that puts the Vision EQXX Concept that […]
Tesla Highlights Megaphone Feature by Sharing Video Taken by Canadian
Tesla’s 2021 holiday software update included a new ‘megaphone’ feature for its vehicles, allowing owners to leverage their Pedestrian Warning Speaker to talk to people outside their cars while parked. On Tuesday, Tesla highlighted the feature by sharing a video taken by Hayley Miller of Toronto, Ontario, shared in her Instagram stories. The video depicts […]
Chevy Unveils Equinox EV from $30,000, Blazer SUV EV
The $106,695 USD 2024 Chevy Silverado electric truck General Motors announced for 2023 was the highlight of the veteran automaker’s CES 2022 conference, but that’s not all it had in store. GM CEO Mary Barra on Wednesday also unveiled a Chevy Equinox EV and Blazer EV for 2023 — reports Roadshow by CNet. The American […]
SpaceX Refunds Starlink Pre-Orders in India, Country Head Resigns
SpaceX will be refunding all of the pre-orders the company has received for its Starlink internet service in India since it is “currently unknown” when it will receive licenses to operate in the country — reports SpaceNews. “Unfortunately, the timeline for receiving licences to operate is currently unknown, and there are several issues that must […]
2024 Chevy Silverado EV Pricing: $106,695 USD for First Edition RST
After images of the 2024 Chevy Silverado Electric Vehicle (EV) leaked ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company has officially announced and opened orders for the electric pickup. The Chevy Silverado EV will feature two motors a GM-estimated 400 miles of range. Reservations open on Wednesday, starting at a price of $106,695 […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin Has 33 Model Y Cars Parked Outside
After Tesla submitted documents for approval for Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg last month, new Model Y units have been seen rotating in and out of a lot at the nearly-complete factory – hinting that production vehicles may be imminent. A total of 33 Tesla Model Y units were spotted at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg by local drone videographer @Tobias […]