Police departments across the U.S. have been transitioning administrative and patrol cars to electric vehicles (EVs), and despite being more expensive upfront, some departments are reporting lowered operating costs and customization options for an overall more affordable experience. In particular, the Westport, Connecticut Police Department has benefitted financially from owning its Tesla Model 3, compared […]
After Tesla rolled out its pure vision cameras to replace radar technology, many customers are out on the road testing the technology when it comes to Forward Collision Warnings (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). A new video from Kevin Smith shows updated tests during both daytime and nighttime with a Tesla Model Y equipped […]
Ahead of Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event this week, Elon Musk has announced on Sunday the company has apparently canceled its Model S Plaid+ with higher range of 520 miles. Plaid+ is canceled. No need, as Plaid is just so good. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 6, 2021 Musk added, “no need, as Plaid […]
Image credit: @DirtyTesla Tesla has started emailing out invites to its Model S Plaid delivery event, set for June 10, 2021. The invite confirms the start time will be 7pm PDT/10pm EDT. Elon Musk previously confirmed it will be live streamed online for all. According to an email received by @DirtyTesla, the subject line reads, […]
Twitter user @rodsideas recently shared some mock-ups of ‘V11’ of Tesla OS on the Model S Refresh that include support for Apple CarPlay. I’ve designed some concepts of #Tesla OS V11 (#ModelS refresh) with CarPlay. Of course, I expect many will have polarizing opinions on how this should be done, if done at all. But it […]
In an interview with AI researcher Lex Fridman on YouTube, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin talked about the cryptocurrency’s future, the blockchain’s in-progress upgrade to the proof-of-stake token creation and transaction validation model, and the popular meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin. When Fridman asked Buterin if it would be possible for Dogecoin to “beat bitcoin hands down,” the […]
In a recent Reddit post, user Callump01 outlined what’s possibly coming to the Tesla app, after doing some digging into the latter. This is the same Reddit user who broke the news of a Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription being in the works after reverse-engineering the Tesla app late last year. “I’ve been doing some more reverse […]
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket just launched the SXM-8 Mission into orbit, a satellite for client SiriusXM, to allow audio radio services for at least the next 15 years. This specific Falcon 9 rocket had a successful launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida tonight at 9:26pm PDT/12:26am EDT, […]
Tesla started rolling out its 2021.4.18.2 software update on Saturday to owners in the U.S., Canada and Europe. According to the 2021.4.18.2 release notes shared by NotaTeslaApp, this update for the Model 3 and Model Y introduces the cabin camera for tracking driver attention when Autopilot is engaged. “The cabin camera above your rearview mirror […]
After Northern Ontario deemed the Starlink program its “best option” last year, a pilot project has been launched to bring high-speed internet connectivity to five First Nations near Kenora and Sioux Narrows in Northwestern Ontario. During phase one of the pilot project, the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) will install two Starlink receivers in […]
Tesla enthusiast and YouTuber DÆrik recently posted a new video showcasing some of the lesser-known new features and improvements that the 2021 Model Y refresh brings into the fray. The YouTuber dedicated a fair bit of time to showcasing a hardware upgrade to the electric vehicle (EV)’s windshield wiping and washing system: new windshield wipers, now […]
Tesla has finally confirmed the Model S Plaid‘s 1/4 mile time on its online vehicle configurator. The page, which already touts the Model S Plaid as the quickest accelerating ‘production car’ in the world, now also showcases a 1/4 mile time of 9.23 seconds at 155 mph (250 km/h). Earlier this week, comedian and car […]
Tesla’s Roadster has been on exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, since May 19, 2021. The exhibit was planned to run to June 2, but the museum announced on Friday the Roadster has been extended through June 11 (the image above should read June 11). “The Tesla Roadster’s stay has been […]
Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) market is growing, and it just gained one more vehicle, with customers in Canada now able to preorder the latest in Hyundai’s IONIQ line. Hyundai opened its IONIQ 5 EV preorders for Canada customers this week, according to the company’s website. Initially announced in February at a world premiere event, the […]
A shipment of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) was spotted arriving in Switzerland earlier this week, and recent buyers in the country are expressing their excitement. On Thursday, software engineer Simon M. Butscher shared footage of a train carrying roughly 204 Teslas in Switzerland, which will reportedly be delivered to customers throughout the course of the […]
