Tesla 2021.36 Software Update: Release Notes and What’s New
Tesla released its 2021.36 software update today, as noted by @Teslascope. The update was spotted on numerous Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y vehicles in the Teslascope fleet, located in Canada, U.S., Europe, UK, and Australia, all coming from 2021.32.21. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.36 on a Model 3 […]
Tesla Model 3, Model Y ‘Air Suspension’ Images Found in Firmware
According to developer @greentheonly, they have discovered images within Tesla’s latest firmware depicting the company’s Model 3 sedan and Model Y compact crossover SUV with what appears to be air suspension of sorts. Images shared by @greentheonly show multiple configurations of the Model 3 and Model Y with air suspension layouts, similar to images found […]
Tesla 2021.24.6 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla started rolling out its 2021.24.6 software update on late Tuesday evening, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.6 on a Model 3 Mid-Range (2018) in Kaunas, Lithuania. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/oEbQKZRokZ — Teslascope (@teslascope) October 6, 2021 The update was spotted on a Model 3 […]
Chevy Silverado EV Truck Teased, Will Debut at CES 2022
An electric, 400-mile range Chevy Silverado was initially teased in April, and now the company has shared plans for the official release of the electric truck. Chevrolet has announced an electric Silverado variant, set to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022, according to a press release. The electric truck’s reveal will take […]
Fort Lauderdale Approves Planning of Elon Musk’s Boring Company Tunnels
Fort Lauderdale, Florida officially accepted a proposal from the Boring Company in July, and in more recent news, the city can now officially move forward on planning for the upcoming underground tunnel route. On Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale’s city council held its first vote regarding the proposal to allow Elon Musk’s Boring Company to build an […]
How to Watch Tesla’s 2021 Shareholder Meeting Livestream [VIDEO]
In August, Tesla announced October 7 as the date for its upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting, and as the date approaches, many onlookers are wondering how to watch the meeting online. Tesla’s 2021 annual shareholders’ meeting begins Thursday at 2:30pm PDT/4:30 PM CT/5:30pm EDT and will take place at Gigafactory Austin as a virtual-only event. The […]
GM Plans to Double Annual Revenues by 2030 in Electric Push; Ultra Cruise Previewed
General Motors (GM) struggled in Q3 while Tesla flourished, though the company has reportedly unveiled new plans to increase its revenue by the end of this decade. GM announced plans on Wednesday to double its annual revenue to $280 billion USD by 2030 as it develops a number of electric vehicles (EVs). The news comes […]
40 Tesla Megapacks to Power Battery Project in Queensland, Australia
Tesla is adding to a number of its ongoing Australian energy storage projects, with a new partnership taking place in Queensland, Australia. Australian power company Genex Power signed a supply agreement last week with Tesla to use its Megapacks to power a 50 MW and 100 MWh battery project in Queensland, Australia, according to Energy […]
Tesla Increases Prices of Model 3 and Model Y By Up to $2,000
While Tesla’s Model Y delivery dates have been pushed back into April 2022 in North America due to demand and the global semiconductor shortage, the company has now also increased the price of its two most popular electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla has increased the price of its Model Y variants by $1,000 USD, while also […]
Tesla Launches Pet Liner for Model S/3/X/Y, From $135
Tesla has launched sales of a Pet Liner for its vehicle line up. The Tesla Pet Liner for Model S, 3 and Y costs $145 USD, while the Model X Pet Liner costs $135 USD. “Model S/3/Y Pet Liner is made from a breathable quilted fleece material, creating maximum comfort for your pet during car […]
Tesla’s Giga Press Maker Reveals Tech in New Video; Model Y Now Uses Single Rear/Front Castings
Tesla’s 8,000-pound die-casting machine, the Giga Press, is made by Italian company Idra Group, who recently released a video breaking down the production and development of the revolutionary product. A new video shared on Monday by Idra Group discusses the development of the famed Giga Press die-casting production machine responsible for most of the modern […]
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Delayed to 2022
A Space Force spokesperson has said an issue with its U.S. military payload has caused SpaceX to delay the next Falcon Heavy launch to early 2022, according to Spaceflight Now. The launch was formerly set to happen on October 9, though the spokesperson claimed the Space Force USSF-44 Mission was being pushed back to “accommodate […]
Rivian’s Autonomous Driving Feature May Cost $10,000 USD, Reveals Filings
Rivian may be looking to begin a subscription autonomous driving service, according to new filings that surfaced on Monday. A Form S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from Rivian alludes to an autonomous driving feature that will reportedly cost about $10,000 USD, according to Teslarati. The filing shows the company’s estimated lifetime […]
Tesla’s Model 3 was the Best-Selling Car in the UK in September
The Tesla Model 3 surpassed 1 million cumulative sales in August, and it hasn’t stopped growing to be one of the most purchased electric vehicles (EVs) in the world – especially in the United Kingdom. The Tesla Model 3 landed the UK’s number one spot for the best-selling car in September, with a total of […]
Blue Origin is ‘Kind of Lazy’ vs SpaceX, Admits Exec in 2018 Memo
An internal company memo at Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, originally sent in 2018, reveals that the company hired a management consultant from Avascent to evaluate SpaceX’s strengths and weaknesses in order to hopefully follow suit, according to details seen by ArsTechnica. The internal memo is dated November 1, 2018, and offers a blunt picture of […]