SpaceX Confirms Starlink Internet to Exit Beta Next Month
Upon being asked on Friday when Starlink will “come out of beta,” SpaceX CEO @Elon Musk responded by saying “next month,” confirming the company’s plans to feature a wide release of the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet, potentially as soon as October. The news also comes amidst the month around which SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell […]
Elon Musk to Attend Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin County Fair Event
Tesla has confirmed a County Fair Gigafactory Berlin event on October 9, open to residents of Berlin and Brandenburg, and the head of the company will also reportedly be in attendance. When asked on Friday if he would be attending the Gigafactory Berlin County Fair event, @Elon Musk replied “Yes,” confirming his attendance at the […]
Tesla Model S Refresh Deliveries Arrive in Canada, and Possibly Plaid [VIDEO]
A new video from The Electric Man shows what appears to be the arrival of Tesla Model S refresh vehicles in Canada, including what the host says include Plaid versions of the car, but not filmed or included in the video. A nearly 4-minute video shows numerous Model S refresh Long Range sedans, but no […]
Tesla Service Center Opens in Miranda, Australia
As Tesla expands its presence around the world, it will require the company to expand its complex network of service centers, Superchargers and stores, especially in underserved regions of the world that don’t have a direct Tesla presence. Tesla has opened a new service center in Miranda, New South Wales in Australia, according to @TeslaGong. […]
Inspiration4 Shares Images of SpaceX Dragon Capsule Glass Dome
SpaceX had a successful launch of the Inspiration4 mission on Wednesday, and since the event, the crew has been enjoying the Dragon spacecraft’s cupola, as shown in some pictures shared on Friday. The Inspiration4 crew has officially completed 15 orbits around the Earth since its Wednesday launch, according to @SpaceX. The post was accompanied by […]
Tesla FSD Beta Request Button Coming Next Week with Version 10.1 Says Musk
On early Friday morning, Tesla released software update 2021.24.16, an update for Full Self-Driving beta testers, delivering 10.0.1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this morning, “Good feedback from FSD Beta 10 users! 10.0.1 point release rolling out now.” He also added, “10.1 rolls out a week from Friday with beta request button.” The beta request […]
Tesla 2021.24.16 Software Update Rolling Out: FSD Beta 10.0.1
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.16 software update, detected on vehicles using the @Teslascope service. This 2021.24.16 software update is actually Full Self-Driving beta version 10.0.1. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.16 on a Model 3 Performance (2021) in California, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/Hzdf5mGeUq — Teslascope […]
Watch: Elon Musk Speaks at 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was invited to speak at the 2021 World New Energy Vehicle Congress in China. In a pre-recorded video shared on Tesla’s Weibo account, Musk answers some questions for viewers of the new energy vehicle congress. Musk is asked what he thinks about the Chinese new energy vehicle market. “I have a […]
First Look: Tesla Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills at Night [PICS]
Earlier this month, Tesla launched a new accessory for Model 3, Model Y and Model S owners, in the form of illuminated door sills. The illuminated door sills replace your existing ones but are lit up at night. They cost $250 USD for a set for all three models. Originally, they first launched in Europe […]
Tesla Opens Registration for Giga Berlin County Fair Event
Tesla’s upcoming October 9 Gigafactory Berlin event is just around the corner, and the company is already letting users sign up for a chance to visit the new factory. Pre-registration is now open for Tesla’s October 9 County Fair event at the company’s Gigafactory Berlin, according to a new website for the event (via @Sawyer […]
Tesla Model Y Impresses in ‘Moose Test’ Evasion Maneuver [VIDEO]
Another publication has acknowledged the Tesla Model Y’s superior handling during a series of swerve tests, as captured on video. In a video shared by km77.com, the publication used a Tesla Model Y to conduct what it calls “Maniobra de Esquiva y Eslalon,” or in English, the “Dodge and Slalom Maneuver” – also known as […]
Tesla Explains How its Glass Technology is Made [VIDEO]
Tesla’s glass is known for being extremely safe, but how does it make the in-cabin experience feel so quiet, even on busy, noisy highway roads? A new video shared by the electric automaker on Thursday explains how Tesla’s glass makes the cabin so quiet in the company’s vehicles. The nearly 2 minute video takes viewers […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Owner Drives Car Underwater in Crazy Test [VIDEO]
We’ve seen the unofficial Tesla Boat Mode before, as well as Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai’s Model Y promo of the electric vehicle (EV) driving through the water, but for the first time we’re aware of, one YouTube channel has attempted a Tesla Model S Plaid “Submarine Mode,” attempting to fully submerge a Plaid into water. In […]
GM Tells Bolt EV Owners to Park Away from Others, Citing Fire Risk
General Motors (GM) recalled every Chevy Bolt ever made last month, shortly thereafter halting Bolt production altogether – and the company has followed up with another fire safety request of owners of the Bolt electric vehicle (EV). GM has asked Chevy Bolt EV owners that park in decks or parking garages to park on the […]
Lucid Air Dream Edition: First EV with EPA Rating of 520 Miles of Range
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Range received a preliminary EPA rating of 520 miles of range on Wednesday, marking the first electric vehicle (EV) to be rated over 500 miles by the EPA, according to the company in an emailed statement. Along with the dream Edition Range, the Dream Edition Performance and Grand Touring variants […]