Various First Nations in Ontario to Get SpaceX Starlink Internet
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 […]
2021 Tesla Model Y Gets New Windshield Wipers [VIDEO]
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 Confirms Model S Plaid 1/4 Mile Time of 9.23 Seconds
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 Roadster Extended at Petersen Automotive Museum Through June 11
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 […]
You Can Now Pre-Order Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 in Canada
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 […]
Major Tesla Shipment Arrives in Switzerland By Train
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 […]
First Tesla V3 Superchargers Open in Australia
One of the biggest barriers to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains the support for charging infrastructure, Tesla is rolling out its Superchargers all across the world. Tesla has installed one of Australia’s first Tesla V3 Superchargers, located at the East Devonport ferry terminal in Tasmania, Australia, according to The Advocate (via Reddit). The site […]
Ford Hits Milestone: Electric Mustang Production Surpasses Gas Version
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, U.S. legacy automaker Ford has surpassed an exciting milestone on its way to electrification. Ford has produced more models of the electric Mustang Mach-E than it has gas versions so far this year, as reported by Automotive News. The company has built 27,816 Mach-E units at […]
Biden EV Strategy to Push for Battery Recycling in the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden has been vocal about his support for clean energy, and months after his $174 billion infrastructure plan supporting electric vehicles (EV) growth, administration officials have said that domestic EV battery recycling will also gain a boost. The Biden administration is set to complete a 100-day review of gaps in integral parts […]
Elon Musk’s Bitcoin Breakup Tweet Has Cryptocurrency Bulls Raging
Just months after Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed he was a supporter of Bitcoin, it appears the billionaire’s relationship with the cryptocurrency may officially be over following a cryptic meme about the digital currency. On Thursday, Elon Musk tweeted a cryptic, Linkin Park-themed breakup meme, captioned #Bitcoin, with both the Bitcoin and broken heart emojis. […]
Tesla CHAdeMO Adapter Back in Stock for Purchase Online
Tesla’s online store has restocked its CHAdeMO Adapter, priced at $400 USD in the United States ($530 in Canada). “Enjoy the most charging options of any EV owner on the road with the CHAdeMO adapter,” explains Tesla. The CHAdeMO adapter will let you charge your Tesla from third-party DC fast charging networks such as Electrify […]
Tesla Will Ask Pennsylvania Judge to Transfer Solar Lawsuit to California
Following multiple reports of lawsuits over solar roof hikes in both Pennsylvania and California, the latter of which may become a single class-action lawsuit, Tesla is reportedly hoping to have the former transferred to its home state. According to Business Insider, Tesla’s lawyers are looking to ask a Pennsylvania court if a Solar Roof price […]
Live: SpaceX Falcon 9 Set to Launch CRS-22 Mission to International Space Station [VIDEO]
SpaceX has launched its live broadcast of its CRS-22 Mission, its Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The liftoff is targeted for 10:29pm PDT/1:29 p.m. EDT, or 17:29 UTC, from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Falcon 9 will launch the reusable Dragon spacecraft to the ISS, and […]
Tesla Model Y Leads Import Sales in South Korea, Beats Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Despite reports from Tesla’s Elon Musk that the next Model Y will have “extreme precision, down to its microns,” the electric SUV is still in its infancy in many markets around the world, even as it increases in popularity globally. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in South Korea in May, following a […]
Tesla Applies for ‘Cybertruck’ Trademark in China
Tesla’s Shanghai factory currently only produces the company’s Model 3 and Y electric vehicles (EVs), but a new filing in China indicates that may change at some point in the future. On Tuesday, @Ray4Tesla reported that Tesla China filed an application to trademark “Cybertruck” in China, according to an application filing dated May 18, 2021. […]