Inside Look: Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas Production Facility [VIDEO]
Last year, Tesla planned substantial completion of its Gigafactory Texas by May 2021. While the company hasn’t quite reached that goal, they’re much closer to being on target in Texas than they are with Gigafactory Berlin, due to a number of delays. A new video from Jeff Roberts shows a number of photos from inside […]
Tesla Voluntarily Recalls Model 3/Y Over Brake Caliper Bolts
Tesla has deployed a voluntary recall on certain Model 3 and Y units manufactured between December 2018 and March 2021, to check that brake caliper bolts were properly fastened to the vehicle’s frame, according to electrek. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has yet to post the official recall notice, and the news […]
Tesla Car Animation Mod Shows Thomas the Tank Engine Instead
The quadrupeddie animal animation buried in Tesla’s code was unearthed by a hacker earlier this year, though a new contender for the silliest thing seen in a Tesla just entered the ring from a mod made by a software engineer. Seattle-based software engineer Tristan Rice modded the Tesla car animation, replacing the would-be Model 3 […]
Tesla Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150 Lightning; Plus F-150 Impressions [VIDEO]
A comparison sheet courtesy of TeslaTruckClub showing the specs of the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup side-by-side has surfaced online on Thursday, and many across the web are speculating as to how the vehicle’s range will actually turn out (via u/adamhughey). On the comparison sheet, we see a number of different specs, […]
Tesla Needs to Ship Texas-Built Cars Out of State First, In Order to Sell to Residents
The Texas government may force Tesla to ship its vehicles out of state before delivering to local customers, due to its unique meeting structure which is set to convene for the year on May 31, according to The Drive. In Texas, the state legislature meets only for a maximum of 140 days, after which point […]
U.S. Senate Panel Pushes EV Tax Credit of Up to $12,500
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill that would effectively increase electric vehicle (EV) tax incentives up to $12,500 for all EVs manufactured by U.S. union workers, according to Reuters. The legislation would eliminate the current EV maximum credit of $7,500, and would only require a base price of under $80,000. The […]
Tesla Cybertruck User Interface, Other Details Revealed in Patent Filing
A patent filed with the USPTO on May 27, 2021, details Tesla’s Cybertruck user interface and other details, with the patent credited to Jean Helfenstein and Pawel Pietryka. The patent includes numerous images from what looks to be the Cybertruck’s user interface. We see one screenshot showing range of possibly 610 miles for the electric […]
First Drive: Tesla Model Y with Tesla Vision and Autopilot [VIDEO]
Canadian DaxM (@Tesla_Talks) has shared a first look at his new Tesla Model Y delivery without radar. Tesla stated new vehicles produced from April 27 onwards would no longer have radar, but rely only on cameras for Autopilot, with what it’s calling Tesla Vision. As you can see in the first-drive video above, we can […]
Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports ‘Top Pick’ After Safety Feature Change
Consumer Reports announced on Thursday it has removed the Tesla Model 3 from its ‘Top Pick’ status, after the electric automaker has started to move away from reliance on radar, but instead cameras for the new Tesla Vision transition. Citing the NHTSA removing a check mark for Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), […]
Tesla Now Uses Cabin Camera for Driver Monitoring in Radar-less Model 3, Model Y
Tesla has started to leverage the cabin camera in new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that are delivering without radar for Autopilot, instead of relying on cameras only for Tesla Vision. According to Kevin Smith based in Tennessee, who took delivery of a Dual Motor Model Y on Thursday, the vehicle came with software […]
Rivian Delays R1T Deliveries to July; Launch Editions Coming Spring 2022
As the electric vehicle (EV) world continues to heat up with the recent release of Ford’s F-150 Lightning (and its Pro variant), Amazon partner Rivian has made minor delays to its delivery plans. According to a press release from Rivian, R1T preorder customers will now begin receiving deliveries in July rather than June, while Launch […]
Tesla Details Cybertruck Solar Tonneau Cover in Patent Filing
Tesla fans are beginning to notice the Cybertruck’s extra features, like its under-bumper and wheel-arch cameras, as it has begun displaying around the U.S. earlier this month and is preparing for mass production. However, a new update from Teslarati shows us that a new patent for Tesla was submitted to the U.S. Patent Office this […]
Tesla Offers 50% Off Supercharging on Memorial Day Weekend in California
Tesla has been known to offer Supercharging specials, especially in China’s bolstering auto market, and in the latest discounted charge offerings, the U.S. company has announced plans in advance of Memorial Day weekend to offer discounted Supercharging during non-peak hours. According to u/CStyles45, Tesla shared a memo to owners titled “Charge For Less this Memorial […]
Lucid Motors Unveils its Minimal Dashboard, In-Car User Experience [VIDEO]
In a video shared on Wednesday by Lucid Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer showed various features of its user experience (UX) design and how the elements were created with humans in mind. Among the shots included in the video include the Lucid Air’s dashboard and innovative interactions, as well as breakdowns of how the […]
Volkswagen Tops Europe’s Best-Selling EVs in April 2021, Tesla Misses Top 10
Despite Tesla’s domination of the European auto market in March, April marked the beginning of a new quarter for the California-based automaker – meaning an overall slow-down in production until the quarter nears its end. In April, Volkswagen landed Europe’s first and second spots for best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), according to registration data collected by […]