Tesla Undecided on 4th Gigafactory Location Says Musk, as Rumours Claim Russia Next
As of this year, Tesla will have Gigafactory locations in the U.S., China and Germany, though the company’s next Gigafactory location is still up for discussion. Tesla has yet to decide on a location for its fourth Gigafactory location, according to a statement from @Elon Musk on Monday. The response came following @ray4tesla asking Musk […]
GM to Resume Bolt EV Battery Production, Says ‘Leave Ample Space’ When Parking
General Motors on Monday detailed its new action plan to address its Chevy Bolt EV and EUV, with both hardware and software changes coming, as part of its recall. The company’s Bolt EV was prone to battery fires due to manufacturing defects. “We’re grateful for the patience of owners and dealers as we work to […]
Tesla Shows Off Donated Solar Roof Powering the Buffalo Heritage Carousel
Image via BHC Back in October 2020, Tesla quietly donated a solar roof to power the Buffalo Heritage Carousel in New York. At the time, Laurie Hauer-LaDuca, president of Buffalo Heritage Carousel (BHC), said “With the support of Tesla, this rare and historic carousel will be powered by the sun and offer a new family recreational […]
Honda Prologue EV Sales Target is 70,000 Units in 2024, Says Executive
After Honda’s decision to partner with other companies on its electric vehicles (EVs), the company has announced a new sales target for the year of the vehicle’s release. On Monday, Honda said it’s targeting an annual sales goal of 70,000 units for the upcoming Prologue SUV in 2024, according to Autoblog. The EV will be […]
Hackers Show Off Tesla FSD Beta 9.1 in the Streets of Ukraine [VIDEO]
Following recent footage of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Ukraine, the hackers are at it again with a newly-updated software version – and the results are impressive. Ukrainian hackers from the channel Doctor Elon shared new footage of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 9.1 on Sunday, after obtaining the software despite […]
Elon Musk Throws Shade at President Biden Over SpaceX Inspiration4 Snub
After a series of White House events and subsidies snubbing Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again taken to Twitter to raise questions about the administration’s decisions – this time, on behalf of SpaceX and the Inspiration4 team. Tesla’s @Elon Musk dealt another jab to U.S. President Joe […]
Original Tesla Roadster Drives North to South in the UK in Record Time
As an attempt to raise money for a clean energy-focused non-profit, one group of Tesla admirers in the United Kingdom (UK) has driven an original Tesla Roadster across the country in record time over the weekend. A thread from @David Peilow shared throughout the weekend documented a trip in an 11-year-old Tesla Roadster driving from […]
Tesla Hiring for Internships in Europe and the USA
As the company grows, it seems like Tesla is continuously hiring, most recently announcing multiple job listings at Gigafactory Shanghai, along with a wide range of new internships for those in Germany and in the U.S. Tesla is hiring for a number of internship positions throughout the world, according to a page on Tesla’s website […]
Tesla Model Y Approved For Sale in Australia, Launch Imminent
Last month, the Tesla Model Y landed in Australia, causing users to consider if the electric vehicle (EV) would soon become available in the country. Tesla’s Model Y has now approved by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications ROVER in the Australian market, meaning the electric SUV isn’t far from becoming a […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Sept. 13-19, 2021
Let’s take a look at all of the new Tesla Superchargers that have opened up across the globe in the last week, courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Sept. 14, 2021 The Cheung Sha Wan Plaza at 4/F, 833 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Cheung […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscriptions Eligible to Try Beta, Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared more tidbits about the upcoming expansion of its Full Self-Driving beta. The company plans to roll out its public beta in the coming weeks, reiterated Musk on Sunday evening. This will come in the form of a beta request ‘button’ for owners that have purchased Full Self-Driving. But now […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Term is ‘Misleading and Irresponsible’, Says NTSB Head
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) appears to have issues with Tesla and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Autopilot feature, citing safety concerns. The new head of the NTSB, Jennifer Homendy, told the Wall Street Journal in an interview, “basic safety issues have to be addressed before they’re then expanding it to other city streets and […]
Tesla Agrees to Revert Solar Price Hike for Some Customers Following Lawsuit
To appease customers who had filed lawsuits after Tesla substantially hiked the prices of its solar power generation and storage products (by at least 45%) earlier this year, the company has now offered to revert prices back to the originally quoted ones for select customers — reports CNBC. When Tesla significantly increased the prices it […]
Tesla FSD Beta Users Who Aren’t ‘Super Careful Will Get Booted’, Says Musk
After the long-awaited Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10 started rolling out last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that FSD would be moving into public beta around September 24, with a ‘Request’ button for the beta becoming available to Tesla owners who have purchased the Full Self-Driving upgrade. Musk has been hinting at […]
Michigan State Police to Test Ford Mach-E Interceptors
On Friday, veteran automaker Ford announced that it would be dispatching a purpose-built police interceptor prototype of its all-electric SUV, the Mach-E, to the Michigan State Police for real-world testing — reports Engadget. Under its Police Interceptor program, Ford modifies its vehicles for law enforcement use, often retrofitting them with better brakes, improved suspension, and additional […]