Tesla Rejects 500K China Production Number Cited by Think Tank as ‘Inaccurate’
Tesla noted on Wednesday that a figure published by the Chinese think tank EV100, saying that the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory has exceeded 450,000 in annual output in Q3 and on track to hit 500,000, is inaccurate, according to a Tesla representative speaking to Reuters. While EV100 quoted Tesla China Head Grace Tao, also known as […]
Tesla Issues Recall for 826 Model Y Vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla has a history of fixing software-based issues before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can recall them, but a recent update shows that the agency has issued a new hardware recall for several Model Y units. Tesla has recalled Model Y units built between June 2020 and November 2021, due to front and […]
SpaceX Testing Starlink Wi-Fi on Aircraft for In-Flight Internet
SpaceX is currently testing its high-speed satellite broadband service, Starlink, aboard several aircraft — reports Bloomberg. Jonathan Hofeller, Vice President of Starlink and Commercial Sales at SpaceX, says the company is looking to offer in-flight internet to airlines “as soon as possible.” The news comes after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed in October that the […]
Tesla Launches Cyberwhistle: Cybertruck-Inspired Whistle That Costs $50
Tesla has launched a new limited-edition product in its online shop: the Cyberwhistle. “Inspired by Cybertruck, the limited-edition Cyberwhistle is a premium collectible made from medical-grade stainless steel with a polished finish. The whistle includes an integrated attachment feature for added versatility,” explains Tesla. A Cyberwhistle will run you $50 USD in the United States—and […]
Binance Giving Away Doge-Themed Tesla and $50,000 in Dogecoin
According to a recent tweet from Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao (@cz_binance), the cryptocurrency exchange has apparently partnered with Elon Musk to give away a custom, Dogecoin-themed Tesla and a whopping $50,000 USD in the coveted meme coin. I'm giving away a DOGE Tesla & $50,000 in $DOGE. Which do you want? To enter:🔸Retweet🔸Follow @elonmusk, […]
Hansshow Yoke Steering Wheel Review for Tesla Model 3/Y [VIDEO]
Tesla’s steering yoke included in the company’s Model S and Model X has been making headlines all year, but one Tesla owner decided to try the yoke out on a Model Y, as depicted in a new video. Dirty Tesla installed a steering yoke in his Tesla Model Y to try it out ahead of […]
Tesla Model Y AMD Ryzen vs. Model 3 with Intel Atom Chip [VIDEO]
The first of Tesla’s Model Y Performance units began delivering with AMD chips instead of Intel chips last week, and following the switch, we can see the two chips performing side-by-side. A new video shared on Weibo by @42how_ on Monday shows a Tesla Model 3 with an Intel Atom A3950 chip side-by-side with a […]
Israel EV Sales Surge 700% Year-Over-Year, Tesla Dominates Segment
Tesla only began selling its cars in Israel this year, and with less than a year in the country under its belt, the company is already dominating zero-emission vehicle sales in the region. A total of 9,600 electric vehicles (EVs) have been delivered so far this year in Israel, marking a 700 percent increase year […]
GM Says 2022 Cadillac Lyriq EV Launch ‘Ahead of Schedule’ [VIDEO]
General Motors (GM) unveiled the Cadillac Lyriq earlier this year for a starting price of $59,990 USD, and now the company is saying production of its first electric vehicle (EV) is actually ahead of schedule. GM has said that the Cadillac Lyriq’s components and technology features have surpassed 80 percent validation, ahead of where the […]
NIO Reaches 678 Total EV Battery Swap Stations in China
After NIO’s announcement of the ET7 sedan debut in Shenzen earlier this month, NIO has also increased its number of swap stations across China, as it continues to bolster the charging and battery swapping network in the country. NIO has added 10 new swap stations as of Tuesday, bringing its total number of swap stations […]
Watch Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 Drive in Thanksgiving Traffic for Over 9 Hours [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot systems are both meant to be monitored by a human driver who is ready to take over, but in some cases, the driver may not need to take over at all. Whole Mars Catalog took a Tesla Model 3 with FSD for a drive from the San Francisco Bay […]
SpaceX Reportedly Faces Raptor Engine ‘Crisis’ for Starship, ‘Bankruptcy’ Risk: Rumour [Update]
Is SpaceX facing production issues with its Raptor engine line for its Starship? That’s what an apparently obtained email details, reportedly sent to employees by CEO Elon Musk, as shared by Space Explored. The email from Musk to employees says the Raptor production line crisis is now “much worse than it had seemed a few […]
Tesla to Provide Cybertruck, Product Roadmap Updates in January 2022: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent some time on Twitter today talking about Cybertruck and the company’s upcoming roadmap update. In a discussion about the yoke steering wheel, Musk said, it “allows unobstructed view of the screen”, referring to the Model S refresh. “Acid test for new interface is use it for 2 weeks & see […]
Honda’s EV Plan for North America: Working with GM ‘Best Solution’ for Now
Honda: Working with GM for North American EVs is ‘Best Solution’ For Now In an interview, Honda President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe says he’s readying the company for a dramatic shift to EVs, according to a report from Automotive News. The interview from Automotive News covered a range of topics, largely centering around the company’s […]
Mercedes Vision EQXX Electric Vehicle Claims 621 Miles of Range
The Mercedes-Benz EQS recently gained a Mercedes-AMG high-performance version, and just a couple of months after the announcement, the company has begun teasing a new zero-emission vehicle, set to be even more efficient. Mercedes-Benz is planning to head to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 3, 2022 to debut its Vision EQXX electric vehicle […]