You Can Now Watch: SpaceX ‘Inspiration4’ Documentary on Netflix
Last month, Netflix announced a new documentary series covering SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission —, the first private spaceflight to carry civilian passengers into orbit, in “near real-time” (the only Netflix documentary to ever do so). The first two episodes of the docuseries are now available to stream on Netflix, and cover the selection of each of […]
Tesla Testing Full Self-Driving Beta in Europe, Reveals Code: Report
According to a recent tweet from Tesla owner and hacker @greentheonly, the electric automaker’s Full Self-Driving beta is reportedly being tested in Europe at the moment, most likely by people who have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and are therefore not at liberty to divulge information pertaining to the testing campaign or its progress. I see […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: August 30 – Sept. 5, 2021
Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s a global overview of all the new Superchargers that went live this past week: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Aug. 30, 2021 The Fair Oaks Farms at 856 N. 600 E., Fair Oaks, IN, USA 12 250 kW Tesla Sept. […]
Watch a Tesla Model 3 with FSD Beta Drive in Ukraine [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Doctor Elon has shared a video showing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta on the streets of Kiev in Ukraine, running on a Model 3. Now, this is an older version of FSD beta, version 8.2 but it’s pretty wild to see the software run unofficially outside of the United States for the first time […]
Tesla Said to Receive 1.14 Billion Euros in Subsidies for Giga Berlin by Year End: Report
Tesla will receive subsidies for its German Gigafactory in Berlin, but the decision on just how much won’t come until the end of the year. The news comes from a German economy ministry spokesperson on Sunday, speaking to Reuters. Back in January, the European Union approved a plan to give state aid to automakers such […]
Tesla 2021.24.10 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.24.10 software update, as noted by @Teslascope on Saturday. Vehicles detecting this update include Model 3 and Model Y cars in the United States, coming from 2021.24.4 and 2021.24.5. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.24.10 on a Model 3 Performance (2020) in Florida, United States. View the […]
SpaceX Installs First ‘Mechazilla’ Arm to Starship Launch Tower [VIDEO]
In his recent recap of space industry events on YouTube, Marcus House detailed SpaceX’s installation of the Quick-Disconnect (QD) swing arm to its Starship launch tower. Back in July, SpaceX successfully erected the roughly 475 ft (145m) tall launch tower, designed to support orbital launches of its Starship spacecraft, at its Boca Chica, Texas launchpad […]
Elon Musk Email Reportedly Agrees With $3,000 Tesla Price Target
As we previously reported, Cathie Wood — founder, CEO, and CIO of investment firm ARK Invest, reaffirmed her institution’s 2025 price target of $3,000 USD per share for Tesla in a recent interview. According to a tweet from Tesla investor and sleuth Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the company’s eccentric visionary of a CEO happens to be […]
SpaceX Brings Starlink Internet to Louisiana Parish Affected by Hurricane
According to a recent tweet from the government of the St. Charles Parish in Louisiana, in the United States, SpaceX’s Starlink is now providing internet to the area after Hurricane Ida compromised its networking and communications infrastructure. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana, St. Charles Parish and its roughly 53,000 […]
Rivian R1T and R1S Official EPA Range Estimates Now Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently posted its official range estimates for the ‘Launch Editions’ of Rivian’s upcoming electric vehicles (EVs), the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. The EPA has rated the R1T at 314 miles, and the R1S at a very slightly higher 316 miles, as announced by Rivian in a […]
Tesla Model Y Registered in Israel, as Launch Nears
The Tesla Model Y was recently registered with Israel’s Ministry of Transport — reports Calcalist (via Tesmanian). It shouldn’t be long before the all-electric compact SUV finally launches in the country. With Model 3 deliveries kicking off back in March, the Model Y is the only one of Tesla’s offerings yet to launch in Israel. […]
ARK Invest CEO Stands by Tesla Price Target of $3,000
Back in March, ARK Invest announced a 2025 price target of $3,000 USD for electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla. Following a detailed Monte Carlo analysis, the investment firm shared a base case of $3,000 USD, a bear case of $1,500 USD, and a bull case of $4,000 USD for Tesla stock in 2025. In a […]
Inspiration4 and SpaceX Complete Pre-Launch Flight Readiness Review
The Inspiration4 crew reportedly completed its flight readiness review on Thursday at SpaceX’s Hawthorne, California facility, according to a press release. The goal of the meetup was to evaluate the Falcon 9 rocket, the Dragon spacecraft, as well as the recovery assets and crew for readiness ahead of the targeted launch on Wednesday, September 15. […]
First Tesla Superchargers Opening to Other Automakers Will Be in the Netherlands
As Tesla prepares to open its Supercharger network to other electric vehicle (EV) brands this year, the company will reportedly open the network in one European country first – and has apparently been conducting charge tests on non-Tesla vehicles. Tesla is getting ready to launch its Supercharger network to different automakers in the Netherlands, which […]
GM Pausing Production at Most Factories For 1-2 Weeks
Amidst General Motors (GM) plans to move towards zero-emission vehicles in the coming years, the company is reportedly pausing production for a short period of time due to a shortage of necessary components. GM is pausing production at most of its manufacturing facilities in North America for 1-2 weeks, due to an increasingly sparse supply […]