SpaceX Says Starlink to Reach Global Coverage Around September
SpaceX’s Starlink has launched about 1,800 satellites into orbit, and according to a new statement from the company’s president, the company could reach global coverage as soon as September. On Tuesday, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said that Starlink expects it will be able to offer global coverage with its satellite internet, though the company will […]
Tesla Launches First Solar-Powered Supercharger in China
Tesla announced plans to make all Superchargers run with 100% renewable energy this year, and the company has taken a new step in that direction in one region of the world’s largest auto market. Reuters reported on Tuesday that U.S. electric automaker Tesla has installed its first solar Supercharger station in China, located in the […]
Chipotle Launches Tesla Model 3 Giveaway, New Rewards Exchange
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Tuesday the launch of its Rewards Exchange, what it is calling “the biggest update to the Chipotle Rewards program since its debut in 2019.” The Rewards Exchange will debut a new video game called Chipotle Race to Rewards Exchange on June 23. The interactive racing game will allow players to earn points […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Update Shows New Road Work [4K VIDEO]
Tesla fans are patiently waiting for the company’s Gigafactory Texas to be completed since it will be Tesla’s first factory to produce the highly-anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup truck. In a new video shared by Terafactory Texas we can see updates to Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin construction site, including new work in and around the site’s roads, […]
Tesla Energy Products to Power 20 New ‘EHomes’ in Houston
As Tesla’s solar roofing and Powerwall home-charging and electric systems increase in popularity, one real estate company has taken notice and has announced a partnership with Tesla on a new community. Tesla signed an agreement with home building company Alset EHome to outfit an entire community that is being built with Tesla’s solar roofing panels, […]
Parkland Announces B.C.’s Largest Ultra-Fast EV Charging Network
As electric cars take the world by storm, the charging infrastructure remains an important piece of the mainstream adoption puzzle, and one Canadian company plans to do its part by constructing a number of new charge sites throughout British Columbia. Canadian petroleum company Parkland announced on Monday plans to launch the largest network of electric […]
Amazon Orders 1,000 Self-Driving Systems from AI-Trucking Startup, May Buy 20% Stake
The race to complete the autonomous driving puzzle is well on its way, but even as some companies have begun deploying self-driving in cars, one company is dedicated to solving autonomous trucking, and has more than just caught the eyes of commerce giants Amazon. Amazon has ordered 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving trucking company […]
Revel’s Tesla Model Y Taxi Fleet in NYC Faces New Unfavorable Ruling
New York City’s Revel hopes to create a 50-unit fleet of Tesla Model 3 taxis, but following a vote from a city agency, the company’s future has been cast into murky water. On Monday, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Council says it voted to cease issuing for-hire licenses for electric vehicles (EVs), despite the […]
Tesla Attorney Departs Company to Join Autonomous Trucking Startup
Tesla has been no stranger to high-level executives leaving, but the newest departure has the potential to leave the company in hot water, as it prepares to face a number of new legal battles. One of Tesla’s top attorneys, Lynn Miller, has departed the company to join autonomous trucking startup Plus as general counsel for […]
2021 Tesla AI Day to Take Place in July or August, Says Elon Musk
Tesla plans to hold its Tesla Artificial Intelligence Day event “in about a month or so,” according to CEO Elon Musk on Monday. That would mean an event on July 21 or into early August. “Looking at holding Tesla AI Day in about a month or so. Will go over progress with Tesla AI software […]
New SpaceX Droneship ‘A Shortfall From Gravitas’ Gets Deck Extension
Image via Space Explored Space exploration company SpaceX uses drone ships in the ocean to land its rockets after launches, and according to a new report, the company is currently constructing a new one while it transfers the old one to a different part of the country. SpaceX’s new drone ship, named A Shortfall of […]
Tesla Details its Latest Autopilot Supercomputer
Advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla’s Autopilot use a lot of hardware to collect, store and use data, as shown in a recent post from one of Tesla’s engineering managers. Tesla Autopilot Artificial Intelligence Engineering Manager Tim Zaman shared photos from of the company’s third and most recent cluster of Autopilot supercomputers (via u/tsla4k). The […]
How to Make Your Own Tesla Key Fob From Key Card
One user has made new hardware for his Tesla, so he doesn’t need to carry around a key card any longer. San Francisco-based Reddit user u/TrevCostales fabricated his own Tesla key fob, including detailed, step-by-step instructions (via prior instructions from u/andy2na). Within the post’s description, as shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit, the user explains […]
Volvo Partners With Sweden’s Northvolt to Produce EV Batteries
Following announcements earlier this year that Volvo plans to go all-electric with online-only sales by 2030, the company has just shared plans for a new partnership to mass-produce batteries for its upcoming zero-emissions vehicles. On Monday, Geely-owned Volvo announced a new partnership with Swedish electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Northvolt, both of which will build […]
Tesla Installing 20 New V3 Superchargers in Atlanta
Tesla has been rapidly expanding its Supercharger network around the world, and as the charging network grows, so too will mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption, in theory. On Monday, MarcoRPTesla shared image filings for 20 new Tesla V3 Superchargers coming to Atlantic Station, located at 1380 Atlantic Drive in Atlanta, Georgia. The filing shows an […]