Tesla started rolling out two software updates today, 2020.40.0.1 in the morning and later a 2020.40.0.4 update in the evening. The first update added Speed Assist for highways to detect speed limit signs in the United States, along with a Priority Bluetooth Device feature, plus a Glovebox PIN. The second 2020.40.0.4 update added a Mobile […]
After releasing Tesla software update 2020.40.0.1 earlier this morning, the company has already started to push out 2020.40.0.4 to a small number of vehicles. What’s new in Tesla’s 2020.40.0.4 software update? It adds the following features to the previous 2020.40.0.1 update, which you can read in the release notes below (via Teslascope): Mobile App – […]
Tesla’s latest Supercharger has opened in south Sacramento, located in the parking lot of the new Raley’s, at 4700 Freeport Blvd, in California. This latest Supercharger has 8 charging stalls, capable of up to 250 kW charging rates, as they are the latest V3 chargers. After being planned and in development since last fall, the […]
Tesla plans to switch primarily to lithium, and the first batteries of suit are likely to be rolling out soon. Tesla plans to begin rolling out Model 3 units with cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate (LFP) from its Shanghai factory, as reported by Reuters. While current iterations of the vehicle use nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries, the planned […]
Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are trying to accelerate solar roof offerings to consumers, and they’re doing just that in a new price update. On Wednesday, electrek reported that the Tesla website had been updated with new product information, as well as a hefty price drop for its solar roof. For a 3,947-square-foot roof, and […]
Nikola Motors is delaying its scheduled-contract signing with GM, but the company just released a hopeful attempt to maintain its status as a credible company. On Wednesday, Nikola shared a press release stating its “executing strategy and vision to deliver innovative technology, energy, and transportation solutions.” The release included a timeline of its commercial truck […]
There’s no denying that the Mustang is a classic car, and with Ford’s release of the Mustang Mach-E series, consumers now have an electric version of the fan favorite. And now, the price is coming down. As of Tuesday, the base price of the 2021 Mach-E Mustang has been reduced, according to Mach-E Forum. The […]
It’s been a rough September for Nikola Motors (NKLA), and the company’s future is certainly up in the air right now. And a new iteration of the journey has just come to light. On Tuesday, it was announced that GM would be pushing back its 11% market share contract signing with Nikola Motors, as reported […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.40.0.1 software update to the fleet. Here’s what’s new in this update below, available in the United States, Canada and beyond… Priority Bluetooth Device is available worldwide for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. Tesla says, “to avoid connecting to the wrong nearby phone, you can […]
Electrify Canada has announced new rates and savings coming to its charging stations beginning in October. According to an Electrify Canada spokesperson in an email to Tesla North, a new two-level system pricing structure (previously it was three) and reduced rates will kick in on October 5, 2020. The new two-level pricing structure is available […]
Those following Tesla have long speculated about a smaller design for the European market. A new post on Reddit’s Tesla Motors subreddit (r/teslamotors) by user u/particledecelerator depicts an artist rendering of the concept design for a new car released by Tesla. And by the looks of it, it would seem to fit right in as […]
For the first time in history, an automaker is getting into the business of lithium chemical production. According to Benchmark Minerals, Tesla will be building a chemical plant dedicated to the refinement of lithium hydroxide. The plant is set to be built next to the Terafactory in Austin and is planned to begin production by […]
There’s no denying that Tesla produces fast cars in the modern age, and there are plenty of examples to show that. In a new video shared by Hoonigan AutoFocus on Sunday, a gutted, race-ready Tesla Model 3 is shown inside and out. The video shares photographer Larry Chen as he meets with Tesla driver Randy […]
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order, requiring that all new car sales in California must be electric by 2035. In an opinion piece in the South China Morning Post Tuesday, Daniel Langer posited that the unveiling of the Tesla Model S Plaid combined with California’s ban on gas cars could “spell […]
On Battery Day, Tesla unveiled its new 4680 cell battery, which is set to cut costs significantly for the electric vehicle (EV) company. The day also included the announcement of a $25,000 vehicle to be announced in the next few years, as a result of the new cell technology. Now, in a Twitter response Monday, […]
