Tesla Hits Parked State Trooper in Florida, Owner Claims Autopilot was Engaged
Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) are offering the world a chance at lower emissions and safer driving, according to the company, but a recent string of accidents involving the company’s Autopilot feature has critics taking aim at the California automaker. A Tesla Model 3 driver was allegedly using Autopilot when she hit a parked police car […]
Tesla in Discussions with Parts Suppliers in India, Ahead of Launch: Report
As Tesla prepares to begin importing its cars into India, the company is reportedly already in talks with hardware supply companies in the area about sourcing parts. Tesla is currently in discussion with three different Indian automobile hardware supply companies over important electrical, electronic, and mechanical hardware components for its electric vehicles (EVs), according to […]
Bioweapon Defense Mode Coming to Tesla App, Confirms Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was recently asked on Twitter if Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode could be added to the Tesla app so that it could be triggered remotely instead of the user having to be inside the car to turn it on. Musk’s response? “Sure.” Sure — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 28, 2021 Tesla’s Bioweapon […]
SpaceX Successfully Launches 23rd Resupply Mission to the Space Station
At approximately 12:14 a.m. PDT today, a Falcon 9 booster launched a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft carrying 4,800 pounds (2,200 kilograms) of supplies on a trajectory to the International Space Station (ISS) in SpaceX’s 23rd commercial resupply mission to the ISS. Weather is 80% favorable for this morning’s launch. Launch webcast begins in ~15 minutes […]
Tesla’s Elon Musk Shares Concerns Over Nvidia-Arm Merger
According to Bloomberg, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared competition concerns over Nvidia’s proposed takeover of British semiconductor and software design company Arm Ltd. The CEO and electric vehicle (EV) pioneer is not the first to raise an eyebrow to the issue either, as E-commerce giant Amazon and smartphone maker Samsung have already registered their opposition […]
Tesla 2021.32.5 Software Update: What’s New [Release Notes]
Tesla started rolling out its 2021.32.5 software update on early Saturday, in what appears to be for the company’s latest Model S Plaid. This update is for Model S Plaid owners coming previously from 2021.24.4. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.32.5 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Idaho, United States. View the […]
Tesla Service Subscriptions Launch in the U.S., Offering Tools for Maintenance and Repair
Tesla has launched ‘service subscriptions’ in the U.S., designed to provide anyone willing to pay a subscription fee with service and repair resources, including diagnostic software, for all of its electric vehicles (EVs). Previously, these service tools were only available in Europe. I really hope this is not another falsestart. Diagnostic software is now available […]
Tesla Considers Adding Active Emergency Braking When Backing Up
It looks like Tesla CEO Elon Musk just added yet another feature for the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s engineers to work on. When asked on Twitter if Tesla could add Automatic Emergency Braking in reverse to its EVs, Musk responded by saying it was a “good” idea. Good point. We do have torque reduction if […]
SpaceX Resupply Mission to Space Station Postponed
SpaceX’s 23rd cargo resupply to the International Space Station (ISS), which was scheduled for Saturday, August 28 at 3:37 a.m. ET, has been called off due to unfavorable launch weather. T-1 hour until Falcon 9 launch of Dragon. Team is keeping an eye on weather, which is 40% favorable → https://t.co/bJFjLCzWdK — SpaceX (@SpaceX) August […]
First Tesla Model Y Pre-Production Cars Reportedly Completed at Giga Texas [VIDEO]
According to an image shared by @tslaqq2, Tesla has reportedly completed its first pre-production Model Y vehicle at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. It would seem as though the test Model Y's are in production at #GigaTexas! This photo was posted publicly, I won't link to it in case they weren't supposed to share. @JoeTegtmeyer […]
Electrify America App Now Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, support for easy EV charging solutions will continue to grow too, and one charging company is already adding compatibility with certain highly-used apps that will streamline the process of finding charging stations. Electrify America is rolling out support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment centers with […]
Amazon Wants the FCC to Deny SpaceX’s Next-Gen Starlink Plans
Following news that an FCC filing revealed SpaceX plans to develop a number of Gen2 Starlink Satellites, another company with space interests is reportedly trying to put a halt to SpaceX’s plans – and this time it isn’t Viasat. Amazon has asked the FCC to reject SpaceX second-generation satellite efforts, saying that the proposal goes […]
Tesla Referral Program to Offer Merchandise, Accessories, Details Code Leak
Tesla’s new v.4.0.0 app arrived on iPhones (on Wednesday) and Android devices on Thursday, and one user took the time to find some new info on upcoming plans for Tesla’s referral program. One user dug through the APK text in Tesla’s v4.0.0 Android app, and discovered details on a loyalty credit-based referral program, in which […]
Tesla Wants to Sell Electricity in Texas, Reveals Filing
After Texas residents experienced an unprecedented snowstorm and subsequent power outages earlier this year, in which Tesla’s Powerwalls helped many residents during the outages, Tesla has now reportedly filed to become an electricity provider in Texas. Tesla filed an application with the Texas Public Utility Commission to sell electricity directly to residents of the state, […]
Tesla Said Launch Entry Model Y with Newer LFP Battery in US: Rumor
Following Tesla’s decision to launch a new base-level Model 3 with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery in the U.S., a new rumor has surfaced alleging that the company could be looking to relaunch the Model Y Standard Range (RWD) with the same battery. According to rumor from @MilMileBattery (via InsideEVs), Tesla may debut the […]