SpaceX launched a successful test of its 16-storey high Starship SN8 rocket prototype on Wednesday afternoon, at its pad in Boca Chica, Texas. The SN8 prototype launched 41,000 feet into the air (12.5 km), and despite 2 of 3 Raptor engines cutting out (it was planned says Elon), Starship continued its ascent. On the descent, […]
Some Tesla Model S and Model X owners are dealing with a frustrating issue right now, related to charging. When attempting to charge, a loud clicking noise occurs, with the issue affecting Tesla owners running 2020.48.10 and 2020.44.X software versions. “Several Model X and Model S owners in my various Tesla groups are reporting a […]
SpaceX has started its live-streaming video of its Starship SN8 test flight, the company’s second attempt after yesterday’s launch was scrubbed. Starship SN8 is tentatively set to launch at 4:40pm CST (2:40pm PST/5:40pm EST). https://youtu.be/ap-BkkrRg-o "This suborbital flight is designed to test a number of objectives, from how the vehicle’s three Raptor engines perform, and...
Image via Reddit Taiwanese publication Digitimes, known for its mixed track record when it comes to sharing news about industry plans related to Apple and more, is reporting Apple’s self-driving car plans involve local company and existing supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). According to a Google Translate of the story, Digitimes says “after adding the […]
Once you purchase a Tesla, it’s always fun to see what extras and modifications you can make to the vehicle to make it better than it already is. If you’re looking to get a power rear or front trunk (frunk), check out the electric trunk kits from Tesla Offer. You can save 5% off with […]
According to JPMorgan Ryan Brinkman, he believes Tesla’s stock price is now “dramatically” overvalued. In a research note published Wednesday, Brinkman, who is bearish on Tesla, also said it’s a mistake for investors to increase holdings of the electric automaker ahead of the S&P 500 inclusion. Bloomberg reports Brinkman said Tesla’s meteoric rise is “strongly […]
The race to the fastest-charging electric vehicle (EV) battery is on, and while Tesla has had a lock on the market to this point, some think that may be likely to change in the years to come. Battery startup QuantumScape Corp. has revealed new data that may give it up a major leg up on […]
Renewable energy storage is considered one of the world’s fastest-growing markets at this time, and Tesla isn’t the only one joining in on the fun. Canada’s largest electricity producer, Hydro-Quebec, shared Wednesday that it would be entering the energy storage market, directly competing against Tesla, according to Reuters. The Quebec government’s crown corporation released its […]
Chalk this up as yet another sign Tesla demand is alive and well, as the latest report says the company has placed more component orders for its vehicles. Pegatron, the electronics company responsible for building Tesla’s EV central control system, has seen an uptick in Tesla orders in 2020’s fourth quarter, as reported by Digitimes. […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta has been out for a few months now, and while it’s been fun to see it perform driverless routes on the internet, it’s easy to forget how much actually goes into the technology. On Tuesday, hacker @greentheonly set out to share just that information, showing a megathread of tweets depicting […]
The past two decades have brought with them a number of major changes to the automobile industry, not the least of which is the beginning of a major transition to electric vehicles (EVs). In a new video uploaded on Wednesday, YouTube channel Datamentary shares the fluctuating market shares of various major automakers between the years […]
Tesla recently won in a drawn-out court battle with one of its ex-employees, though they may not be so lucky against a new case with a former engineer taking them to court. Cristina Balan, previously an employee at Tesla, will represent herself in the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, after being forced to resign […]
Tesla hit yet another all-time high today, touching $651.28 per share, a 52-week high. The stock closed at $649.88 and the company’s market cap has again ballooned to $616 billion on Tuesday. The ongoing Tesla rally does not appear to be coming to an end, any time soon. According to CNBC ‘Mad Money’ host Jim […]
Last month, hacker @greentheonly known for sharing tidbits about Tesla’s future plans by digging into software code, found the Tesla mobile app may soon allow for live-streaming Sentry Mode to your smartphone. On Tuesday morning, @greentheonly shared a screenshot showing off a Tesla Safety & Security setting for “Allow Remote Camera Access”. I wonder if […]
Self-driving technologies are a hot topic right now, as we see Tesla owners using the Full Self-Driving beta more regularly than ever. However, other companies still have yet to solidify plans for autonomous driving systems, or may just be purchasing their foot in the door to the market. On Monday, Uber announced that it has […]
