Tesla 2021.4.18.12 Software Update: FSD Beta v9.0 [First Look]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta V9.0 finally started rolling out to beta testers earlier today at 12 AM PDT, after originally being scheduled for an April launch. Here. We. Go!#FSDBeta v9 pic.twitter.com/1KpmixHnTI — James Locke (@arctechinc) July 10, 2021 Earlier this week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that FSD beta V9 would launch Saturday, […]
Tesla 2021.12.25 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.12.25 software update to the fleet, detected on vehicles in the United States and beyond. What’s new in Tesla’s 2021.12.25 software update? According to the 2021.12.25 release notes shared by @Teslascope, the following is new: Arcade Game: Sky Force Reloaded New Language Support: Finnish and Croatian Check out the […]
Watch a Full Tesla Solar Roof Install [VIDEO]
In a new video shared last month by American Contractor Show, we can see a full Tesla Solar Roof being installed, solar panel by solar panel. The hosts talk through the process, while emphasizing the simplicity of having hardware that is all made by Tesla. One of the hosts said, “It’s so cool because everything […]
Tesla Shows Off Model Y Build Quality at Giga Shanghai [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai produced and sold a high volume of cars in June and in a new behind-the-scenes look at the company’s quality control process, we see how quickly and efficiently things really get done at the factory. Tesla recently released a video detailing the control process at Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai, the team currently responsible […]
Tesla Dominates in 1,000 Mile Race with 11 Electric Vehicles [VIDEO]
Tesla is often considered the best brand when it comes to zero-emission vehicles, based on the company’s electric vehicle hardware and software, but how does that hold up against other brands? Car and Driver unveiled results on Wednesday from a race between 11 different electric vehicles (EVs) on a 1,000-mile race across Middle America. In […]
President Biden Pledges to End $90 Billion in Subsidies for Gas Companies
U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration have been supportive of electric vehicles (EVs), and in a recent move, the White House has pledged to end major tax breaks for oil companies. In a press conference promoting his “Build Back Better” proposal on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden promised to end tax breaks for fossil […]
Tesla Sold 33,155 Cars in China for June; ‘Will Continue Investment’ in the Country
According to statements on Friday from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla’s June sales fell slightly in June compared to May, reports Reuters. Tesla sold a total of 33,155 China-made vehicles in June, both exported and sold in China, while the company sold slightly more at 33,463 units in May. These were vehicles made […]
Tesla Model Y Deliveries for Europe to Start in September
After reports that the Tesla Model Y is launching in Europe, the prediction has officially come true, and new reports say preorder customers can expect deliveries to come soon too. On Friday, Tesla opened up its Model Y sales to European buyers, according to the company’s website, and upon reserving a Model Y, a number of […]
Tesla 2021.12.4.7 Software Update Rolling Out
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.12.4.7 software update, detected on a Model S Plaid in the United States, according to @TelsaFi. This update for the new Model S Plaid so far has been installed for five of these newest Tesla cars, according to @TeslaFi. Previously, these vehicles were running Tesla’s 2021.12.4.6 software. Software version […]
Tesla Increases Entry Price of Model S, Model X by $5,000 USD
Tesla has increased the price of its Model S and Model X tonight, as Long Range versions have jumped $5,000 USD in the United States. The Model S Long Range is now listed at $84,990 USD (was $79,990 USD). The price increase for the Model X Long Range now starts at $94,990 USD (was $89,990 […]
New Brunswick EV Rebate Launches Offering Up to $5,000
From left: Environment and Climate Change Minister Gary Crossman; Natural Resources and Energy Development Minister Mike Holland; Jon Brawn, treasurer of the New Brunswick Automobile Dealers’ Association; and Keith Cronkhite, president and CEO of NB Power. The province of New Brunswick in Canada announced on Thursday a new electric vehicle rebate program. Starting today, July […]
Tesla to Launch Model Y in Europe on July 9: Report
Last month, we learned that both the Tesla Model Y and Model S Plaid are expected to hit Europe in Q3, and as of this week, a new update has seemingly corroborated the report. According to a Facebook post from German YouTube channel T&T Tesla (KroegerOve), Model Y units from Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai will be […]
Tesla Retrofitting Taiwan Superchargers with CCS2, TPC Connections
After reports earlier this week said that Tesla Taiwan deliveries will soon include a CCS2 charging port, the company has officially begun retrofitting its Supercharger stations with Tesla Proprietary Chargers (TPCs). On Thursday, Michael Hsu shared pictures of the new retrofit TPCs in Taiwan, which features dual-head charging connectors with CCS2 charging connections. The news […]
Dodge to Launch World’s First EV Muscle Car in 2024 [VIDEO]
Thursday is Stellantis EV day 2021, and during the streamed event, the parent company of Dodge announced plans to move towards electrification. Dodge says it will debut what is calls the “world’s first full battery electric muscle car” on Thursday, in a video released by Stellantis. The electric vehicle (EV) is expected to launch in […]
Watch NASA’s Undocking of the SpaceX Dragon Cargo Craft [VIDEO]
After a successful Falcon 9 CRS-22 launch of SpaceX’s reusable Dragon spacecraft last month, the spacecraft is set to return to Earth after undocking on Thursday. NASA autonomously undocked the SpaceX CRS-22 mission’s Dragon cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning, as broadcast live on NASA TV. The spacecraft is set […]