Tesla ‘Talking’ on Halloween Shocks Kids, Video Goes Viral
Tesla recently released its 2021.36.8 software update, which allows for live viewing of Sentry Mode from the company’s iPhone app (Android should be coming soon), plus the ability to talk through your car’s Pedestrian Warning Speaker. The added security features allow Tesla owners to monitor their vehicle’s surroundings and talk to would-be thieves in a […]
SpaceX Crew-3 Launch Delayed Again by NASA
Following the initial delay of SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission to November 3, NASA has once again delayed the mission’s launch, this time due to a medical problem. NASA will delay the launch of SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission, citing a non-emergency, minor medical issue with one of its crew medicals, according to a press release. The agency has […]
Hertz Tesla Rentals Seeing ‘Strong Early Demand’ as Deliveries Begin
Following the announcement from Hertz to buy 100,000 Teslas in a $4.2 billion USD deal, the company has said it has started receiving Tesla vehicles, though a contract apparently hasn’t been signed. Hertz said it has already started receiving Teslas, but it didn’t address a tweet from Tesla CEO @Elon Musk on Monday saying that […]
SpaceX Starlink Website Removes Mention of ‘Beta’; Chip Shortage Causing Delays
SpaceX confirmed plans to launch a non-beta release of Starlink in September, set to happen by the end of this month – despite some delays. The Starlink website has officially ditched the term “Beta,” and has instead added information about the company facing delays, due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage (via PCMag). The company has […]
Tesla Fixes Automatic Braking Issue Faster than NHTSA Can Publish ‘Recall’ Filing
Tesla issued a ‘recall’ for 12,000 vehicles sold as early as 2017 due to an error in software communication that causes false forward-collision warnings (FCW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB), according to Reuters. The announcement, as shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday, will affect a total of 11,704 Tesla Model […]
New Tesla Model X Orders See Delivery Wait Times Hit October 2022
Tesla has revised its estimated delivery dates for its Model X SUV, delaying estimated dates once again. The entry Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive is now showing an estimated delivery date of October 2022 for new orders, with wait times maintaining a whopping 11 months (via @SawyerMerritt). Back in mid-October, Model X estimated delivery […]
Tesla Model 3 Axes ‘Standard Range Plus’ Moniker, Range Estimates Revised
Tesla continues to make changes to its vehicles tonight on its website configurator. We previously noted Model Y range estimates had changed depending on wheel choice, and now the same has happened for the Model 3 (via @SawyerMerritt). But for the Model 3, the entry ‘Standard Range Plus’ moniker has been removed, now just known […]
Tesla Model Y Range Estimates Revised, Depending on Wheel Choice
Tesla has changed the range estimates of its Model Y compact crossover SUV, as numbers now differ based on your wheel choice (via @SawyerMerritt). Here are the changes for the Model Y Long Range, which originally stated 326 miles of range based on Tesla’s EPA estimate: 19-inch Gemini Wheels: 330 miles 20-inch Induction Wheels: 318 […]
Tesla 2021.32.30 Software Update: Release Notes
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.32.30 software update on Monday evening, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.32.30 on a Model S 100D (2018) in Florida, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/UyASKcllkD — Teslascope (@teslascope) November 2, 2021 Tesla vehicles in the United States received […]
Tesla (TSLA) Closes at Record High of $1,208, Market Cap Reaches $1.2 Trillion
Tesla shares continued their impressive rally on Monday, as shares hit an all-time high of $1,209.75, before closing at $1,208.59. The company’s market cap now sits at $1.2 trillion after today’s 8.49% gain. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker reported impressive third quarter earnings, at a time when the global auto industry saw a decline in […]
You Can Now Buy a J1772 Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 2)
Tesla has launched a new Wall Connector for purchase in its online shop, as the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector is now available for purchase at $415 USD (via @Chad18945). “Charge your electric vehicle at home with the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector, a convenient home charging solution for electric vehicle owners. Simply plug in overnight […]
SpaceX Shares ‘Starbase: Gateway to Mars’ Teaser [VIDEO]
SpaceX has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel on Monday titled, “Starbase”, the “Gateway to Mars”. The video shows an overview of SpaceX’s Starbase site in Boca Chica, Texas. We see an overview of Starship construction, the spaceship that will be heading to Mars, in all its glory, including highlights of recent test […]
First Look: Ford Mustang Mach-E Charging at a Tesla Supercharger
On Monday morning, Tesla announced it had expanded its Supercharging network to non-Tesla vehicles for the first time, starting in the Netherlands. This means other electric vehicle owners can charge at Superchargers, but of course, they’ll have to pay for it (it’s cheaper if they sign up for a subscription). Now, we have a first […]
Tesla Cars are Auto Connecting to Wi-Fi at Select Superchargers
Tesla’s vehicles are more than just electric cars, with a number of smart connectivity features and more, and in a recent post, one Tesla driver noted that their vehicle auto-connected to a wireless network while charging at a Supercharger. One Tesla driver reported that their vehicle automatically connected to a wireless network called “tesla-vehicle” at […]
Tesla Debuts Solar Roof Tiles with More Power, Increased Efficiency
As Tesla’s solar roof demand increases, the company has had to shift its solar arm pricing and options quite a bit in the past few years, though a recent update shows the company is set to deploy a new, higher-efficiency solar roof tile. Tesla is launching a solar roof tile with a higher maximum output, […]