In a press release on Tuesday, Polestar announced the launch of its new digital key and updated app for the Polestar 2, which effectively turns the owner’s smartphone into their secure car key–just like Tesla. The upgrade came in the form of the company’s most recent over-the-air (OTA) update, and also included new integrated vehicle […]
On Monday, a Delaware judge ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to turn over documents and communications relating to Musk’s $50 billion compensation plan, which was approved by Tesla’s in-house attorneys and the Board of Directors in 2018, according to Business Insider. The news follows a 2018 motion lodged against Tesla, which argued that the company’s […]
At Tesla’s Battery Day event last year, CEO Elon Musk announced plans to switch from cobalt batteries for its electric vehicles (EVs) to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, effectively cutting the price in half and reinventing the complex process of building nickel cathodes for its batteries. According to TechCrunch, Tesla purchased a handful of patent […]
Based on the spec weight of incoming Model 3 units to Canada, u/Sramyaguchi pointed out that Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus will allegedly be equipped with the company’s new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The post, as shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit, shows a Model 3 SR+ order screen which displays the electric […]
A ship carrying 1,500 Tesla Model 3 units is unloading its stock this month at Israel’s Ashdod port, according to Al-Monitor. This particular delivery is six times as large as the U.S. automaker’s order in March, and the total amount equates to the amount sold by GM Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Nissan, Mercedes, Mini and others […]
SpaceX appears to be set for a double-header tomorrow for rocket launches. The company’s Falcon 9 booster is set to launch 60 Starlink Satellites on Tuesday, while also on deck is a test flight attempt of the company’s Starship SN15 prototype. On Tuesday, a marine safety information bulletin was issued, as SpaceX told the U.S. […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.16.1 software update in China, according to @TeslaFi. The 2021.4.16.1 software update was detected on Model 3 and Model S vehicles, but for now, there’s no word on what’s new. Software version 2021.4.16.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model X 100D in China on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at […]
SpaceX announced on Monday morning it is now planning for Tuesday, May 4, for its next Starlink launch. “Targeting Tuesday, May 4 at 3:01 p.m. EDT for Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida, but team is keeping an eye on weather in the recovery area,” said SpaceX on Monday. Targeting […]
LAZ Parking has announced the addition of 500 new Tesla chargers, coming to LAZ Parking locations across the United States. Company officials said over 85% of its electric vehicle (EV) users across the U.S. are Tesla vehicles, emphasizing the reasoning for the addition of Tesla’s charging systems. The initial launch of the Tesla Superchargers in […]
Brampton, Ontario celebrates the launch of new electric buses on Tuesday, which will run on Routes 23 Sandalwood as well as 26 Mount Pleasant, according to Insauga. The city is hosting a virtual event on its Facebook for the unveiling of the four zero-emission buses. The buses are completely battery-powered and each bus is expected […]
While Tesla’s Powerwall 2 has been available since 2016, the company’s new Powerwall+ is now being detailed to potential buyers in product information sheets. Tesla plans to share its specifications for the upcoming Powerwall+ energy storage bank, according to a potential Tesla buyer’s product information sheet (via Electrek). The Powerwall is used in tandem […]
A global semiconductor chip shortage affected NIO, along with a slew of other China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and others around the world. According to Investors Daily, Chinese automakers NIO, Xpeng Motors, and Li Auto, all saw triple-digit sales growth in this year’s first quarter, despite production being slowed significantly due to an inability to […]
U.S. automaker Tesla was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the dominant force behind the first quarter’s electric vehicle (EV) sales when sorted by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), making up a major portion of the world’s zero-emission vehicle market share. Tesla’s first-quarter sales made up 16% of the overall EV market share, beating out companies like SAIC, Volkswagen Group, […]
Following reports of Tesla owner complaints to China’s regulator, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker has changed its direction with regards to dealing with the country’s regulator. According to industry sources, Tesla is bolstering its government relations team and is increasing engagement with China’s regulators, as reported by Reuters. The increased focus on interacting directly […]
Tesla recently invited early Model 3 reservation holders (those from 2016 were given priority) to an official test drive event in Singapore. Tesla Owners Singapore (@TeslaOwnersSG) explained to Tesla North the Model 3 test drive event was held at Raffles City Tower, just around the corner from the iconic Raffles Hotel in the city-state. There […]
