SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Booster for Record 10th Time in Starlink Mission
At 2:42 a.m. EDT Sunday morning, SpaceX launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This will be the tenth flight for the Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission — SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 8, […]
How to Watch SNL with Elon Musk Live Stream Replay on YouTube [VIDEO]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was the host of SNL on May 8, 2021. The show just ended for the Eastern Daylight Timezone, which was viewable live on YouTube through a special global link, shared by Musk on Twitter earlier today. Special link to view SNL outside USAhttps://t.co/egSDZ8sNFu — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 8, […]
SpaceX Efforts to Develop Boca Chica, Texas, Profiled by WSJ
Before SpaceX can colonize Mars, it looks like the space exploration and transportation giant is trying to develop the stretches of land surrounding its Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, South Texas. In a more corporate way, though, which The Wall Street Journal delves into in its latest profile on Elon Musk’s company. Of the 30-something small […]
Canada’s EV Rebate Program Sees 74,000+ Vehicles Purchased to Date
According to Transport Canada, the federal government’s Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program supplemented the purchase of 74,000+ eligible Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) in Canada from its inception to January 2021. As of January 2021, over 74,000 eligible zero-emission vehicles have been purchased under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program, which will help reduce emissions by up […]
Tesla Increases Price of Entry Model 3 in China
According to a tweet published earlier today by Tesla owner and enthusiast @ray4tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer has increased the price of the locally manufactured Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) in China by 1,000 CNY ($155.46 USD or $188.66 CAD). @Teslacn has increased the price of MIC Model 3 SR+ by 1000 CNY […]
Tesla Cybertruck on Display in NYC Until Sunday, Confirms Elon Musk
Image via @Stevenbrnnn Tesla has its Cybertruck on display in New York City, and will allow people to visit the futuristic truck at the Meatpacking District, located at 860 Washington Street. The appearance of the company’s Cybertruck comes on the eve of CEO Elon Musk’s hosting of Saturday Night Live, set for tomorrow. Musk confirmed […]
Tesla Hits 25,000 Superchargers Worldwide, Highlights New @TeslaCharging Account
Tesla today touted it had reached 25,000 Superchargers “around the world—and counting”. The news was shared via a retweet of its new @TeslaCharging Twitter account, which Tesla North previously confirmed was an official account from the company last month. 25k Superchargers around the world — and counting pic.twitter.com/UzyFergQJ3 — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) May 7, 2021 […]
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Construction Update: New Courtyard Pit and More [VIDEO]
In a new video from YouTube channel Terafactory Texas, we can see drone footage of Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas as it nears completion. Among some of the more developed features, the video shows most of the paint shop’s temporary roof having been removed, as well as the near completion of the building’s west-facing wall. In addition, […]
Canada’s Lion Electric to Build 900,000 Sq-Ft. EV Plant in Illinois
Canada’s Lion Electric announced on Friday plans to build a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, set to be the largest all-electric medium and heavy-duty production facility in the country. The plant will also give the Canadian company the chance to meet the growing demand for “Made in America” electric vehicles (EVs), with an […]
SNL Teases Promo with Elon Musk and Miley Cyrus [VIDEO]
Saturday Night Live announced a special pair of guests for its May 8 broadcast, and as the weekend approaches, talk around the showing is heating up. On Thursday, Saturday Night Live posted a brand new teaser to promote the upcoming show hosted by Elon Musk, with musical guest Miley Cyrus on Saturday, May 8, set […]
Tesla In-App Purchase Glitch: Full Self-Driving Upgrade Listed for $0
On Thursday, u/RangerWax06 shared a screenshot from Tesla’s upgrade screen, including a glitched option for Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities with a price of $0.00. The glitch option was displayed beneath an identical description for the regular FSD which displayed the correct price of $10,000 (USD). Unfortunately, clicking the glitched option doesn’t do anything, according to […]
Tesla Says Full Self-Driving May Not Launch By End of 2021
Tesla told California regulators that the company may not achieve Full Self-Driving (FSD) by the end of this year, according to a memo from the California DMV, seen by Reuters. The news comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk told shareholders in an earnings call that he and Tesla are “highly confident the car will be […]
Tesla to Build Another Facility Near Gigafactory Texas
Documents were filed by Tesla on April 30 for a “Bobcat Project,” and according to the site plan, the company is looking to build a second facility at its Gigafactory Texas site, as reported by Austin Business Journal. The new facility’s location may span as many as 100 acres and could land somewhere on Harold […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3/Y Again; Q2 Cars Reportedly Sold Out Already
Tesla has again increased the price of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States. Check out the changes below… Model 3 Standard Range Plus: $39,490 USD (+$500; was $38,990) Long Range: $48,490 USD (+$500; was $47,990) Performance: $56,990 USD – no change Model Y Long Range: $51,490 (+$500; was $50,990) Performance: […]
Tesla Model Y Taxi Fleet Coming to New York City as Part of Pilot Program
New York-based Gravity Inc. announced earlier this week it plans to debut a Tesla Model Y taxi fleet, as part of a one-year pilot program to test battery electric vehicle (BEV) taxicabs. The NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) pilot will allow for BEVs with lower than 4.4 second 0 to 60mph acceleration times, such […]