‘Tesla Road’ Sign Put Up Outside Giga Texas Before Approval
A sign in Texas calling Exit 446 “Tesla Road” has popped up in recent weeks outside of the Tesla Gigafactory, which is nearing final approval, although the name hasn’t yet been approved by local authorities. Technically, there isn’t a “Tesla Road” registered in Travis County, Texas, and a name change from the current “Harold Green […]
DHL Orders 100 Self-Driving U.S. Trucks Powered by TuSimple
Autonomous deliveries have the power to revolutionize commerce, which is why a handful of companies, including a notable supply chain company, are looking to buy into the world of self-driving trucks. DHL Supply Chain has ordered 100 semi-trucks with automated driving technology from TuSimple, manufactured by Navistar, to develop a better grasp on driverless vehicles, […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Spotted with New Taillights and Charging Flap in Fremont [PICS]
After a Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh with updated taillights was spotted on Tesla’s test track last week, a similar model has been seen driving around Fremont. A refreshed 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid was seen testing in Fremont, featuring both the updated taillights without the black bar, and with a new charging flap, as […]
Sega Confirms ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Coming to Tesla Arcade, With Controller Support
Earlier this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Sega’s iconic game ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ is coming to Tesla Arcade. Sonic, the Hedgehog, game coming to all Teslas! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 12, 2021 Now, the Japanese gaming company has confirmed the Tesla partnership. “Get ready, Sonic fans! SEGA has just announced a partnership with […]
Ford Has a ‘Chance’ to Beat Tesla Once Production Ramps Up, Says CEO [VIDEO]
When asked about Ford’s ongoing rivalry with electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla in a recent interview with Bloomberg, President and CEO Jim Farley said they “really have a chance to get to #1.” Ford’s goal moving forward is pretty straightforward: double EV production to 600,000 units by 2024 and become #2 by volume, and then […]
Tesla Shop Debuts Model S Tempest, Model Y Gemini Wheel Covers and New Beanies
Tesla’s online shop has launched new product offerings on Wednesday, as you can now buy Model S Tempest and Model Y Gemini Wheel Covers. “This product is the original wheel equipped cover for Model S 19” Tempest Wheels”, explains Tesla, noting it’s for only 2021+ Model S vehicles. The wheel cover is priced at $35 […]
Elon Musk Named One of ‘America’s Greatest Disruptors’ by Newsweek
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s accolades for 2021 keep coming. After being picked ‘Person of the Year’ by TIME magazine and The Financial Times, he has now been named one of ‘America’s Greatest Disruptors’ by Newsweek: There are at least two faces of Musk. One is the headline-grabbing rebel-without-cause whose tasteless joke-tweets have drawn […]
Entry Polestar 2 Gets 270-Miles of Range, Edges Out Tesla Model 3 RWD
Polestar’s single-motor long-range variant has received its U.S. Environmental Protection Agency range rating, at 270 miles per charge (434 km), just slightly edging out the entry Tesla Model 3’s 267 miles (429 km) of range, according to Automotive News. The cheaper, single-motor Polestar 2 variant is the company’s attempt at offering a more budget-conscious option […]
SpaceX Plans to Launch Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet Starlink is in talks with Pakistan authorities about introducing the service to the South Asian country. Starlink representatives met with Pakistan’s Minister of Information Technology and Telecom Syed Amin-ul-Haque as well as IT Secretary Dr. Sohail Rajput on Tuesday, according to Dawn. The delegation included Starlink Executives Middle East […]
Elon Musk Calls Elizabeth Warren ‘Senator Karen’ in Twitter Fight
Elon Musk took to Twitter to respond to politicians again on Wednesday, this time with some choice words for Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. In a response to @SenWarren tweeting that the U.S. should “change the rigged tax code so The Person of the Year will actually pay taxes,” @ElonMusk responded with a fiery series of […]
GMC Teases 2022 Electric Sierra Denali [VIDEO]
GMC has shared its third upcoming all-electric vehicle, following the company’s unveiling earlier this year of both the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and the GMC Hummer EV SUV. On Wednesday, GMC announced its upcoming electric Sierra Denali pickup model, also sharing a new teaser video of the EV, according to a press release. GMC Vice […]
Tesla Model 3 Wins ‘Best EV’ in Edmunds Top-Rated 2022 Awards
More and more electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be making it into the “best of” lists. The 2021 Tesla Model 3 has won Edmunds’s top-rated EV, according to a post on Edmunds’ website on Wednesday (via Twitter). The victory also marks the Tesla Model 3’s third year in a row winning top EV. Other notable […]
Tesla Leads EV Registrations in New South Wales, Australia
New South Wales (NSW) has the highest population of any Australian state, and a new report shows that the region has now passed an important landmark on its way to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption. NSW has surpassed a milestone of over 10,000 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) registered in the state, according to The Driven. Newly- […]
Elon Musk Wins ‘Person of the Year’ from The Financial Times [Interview]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been chosen ‘Person of the Year’ again, this time from The Financial Times. Musk gave an interview with The Financial Times regarding Tesla and more. “For a long time, the rest of the auto industry was basically calling Tesla and me fools and frauds,” Musk told the Financial […]
Watch Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta vs. ‘America’s Deadliest Road’ [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, CGP Grey put a Tesla Model 3 Long Range with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta to the test on the ‘Tail of the Dragon’ — one of the twistiest, deadliest roads in the U.S. The Tail of the Dragon is 11 miles (17.7 km) of road that stretches through […]