New Tesla Megafactory Breaks Ground in Lathrop, California

Image via 209 Times Earlier this month, it was rumored Tesla was going to building a new factory to build its next-generation Megapacks, located near the company’s existing warehouse and distribution center in Lathrop, California. Megapack provides massive energy storage, able to power city grids at giga-scale capacity, according to Tesla. RUMOR: Tesla might be […]

Tesla Autopilot Not Being Used as Recommended, Says MIT Study

Tesla drivers are apparently inattentive while using Tesla’s Autopilot, because they have incorrect expectations of the Autopilot driver assistance system, according to researchers as detailed in a new report from The Independent. The study took 290 drivers into account by monitoring their posture, face and overall field of view, studying where they looked and for […]

General Motors Reveals New Ultium EV Motors

General Motors (GM) has unveiled three all-new Ultium drivetrain motors, which will power the company’s upcoming Ultium-based EVs, including the GMC Hummer EV set for release next year, according to a press release. The motors feature three different configurations, including a 180kW front-drive motor, a 255kW rear and front-drive motors and a 62kW all-wheel drive […]

Tesla Model Y Popularity Causing Registration Line Ups in China: Report

A Chinese minister reported that China has “too many” electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers earlier this month, and despite encouragements for companies to consolidate, only one U.S.-based automaker seems to have reached new levels of demand in Q3. The Tesla Model Y has flooded China’s various Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) with the electric SUV seemingly […]

Michigan to Build Wireless Charging Road for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

As zero-emission vehicles continue to grow in popularity throughout the world, charging infrastructure remains a major barrier to mainstream adoption – and while range anxiety and concerns over charging continue to plague potential battery-powered car buyers, one U.S. state is looking for solutions in new technology. A new pilot program is emerging in Michigan after […]

Tesla 2021.32.20.1 Software Update Rolling Out

Tesla has released more software updates today, as 2021.32.20.1 has been made available according to @Teslascope, seen on a Model S Plaid in the United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.32.20.1 on a Model S Plaid (2021) in Idaho, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/E2yFaCSUSf — Teslascope (@teslascope) […]

Tesla 2021.24.12 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.12 software update, as noted by @Teslascope. Owners coming to this update were previously on 2021.24.11 and the new software is being detected in the United States. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.12 on a Model 3 AWD LR (2018) in California, United States. View the rollout […]

SpaceX Dragon Upgrades Next: Oven for Food, Starlink Wi-Fi, New Toilets

The SpaceX Inspiration4 mission of civilians returned safely in the Dragon spacecraft over the weekend, and some are already looking to internal spacecraft upgrades for the next civilian mission Following a meeting with the Inspiration4 crew to congratulate them in person, SpaceX CEO @Elon Musk responded in jest to users saying that the next SpaceX […]

Mercedes-Benz EQS Pricing Starts at $102,310 in the U.S.

The Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) EQ platform unveiled its flagship EV earlier this year, the EQS, and on Tuesday the company officially shared the pricing models for the upcoming vehicle. Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and different packages for the upcoming electric 2022 EQS sedan, which starts at a base price of $102,310 USD, according to […]

Tesla Service and Auto Body Repair Page Gets Redesign

Following Tesla’s move to begin offering service subscriptions in return for diagnostic tools for maintenance and repairs, the company has reportedly updated its site to accommodate the new set of services. Tesla has updated its service website with a new design, as well as new information about signing up for service subscriptions for approved professional […]

Tesla Expands Virtual Power Plant to Victorian Residents in Australia

Tesla announced plans on Tuesday to expand the Tesla Energy Plan from South Australia to Victorian residents reports One Step Off the Grid. The move will be powered by Victoria’s Big Battery, recently connected to the grid, a series of Tesla Megapacks connected to the region’s electrical grid. The system will use “Time of Use” […]