Tesla Model 3 HW3 Upgrades Delayed in Europe Again to Q2 2021
Tesla has again delayed its Hardware 3 (HW3) retrofit for Model 3 owners in Europe. As noted by @Tesla_adri, the delay has now reached over a year. “It’s getting silly. Tesla Model 3 owners in most of Europe are still waiting for the HW3 Upgrade. it just got pushed back again. please address this @elonmusk,” said […]
Panasonic Needs Partners Beyond Just Tesla, Says CEO
According to the Financial Times, Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga wants the electronics manufacturer to decrease its dependency on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla as its only buyer of EV batteries by catering to other EV makers across the globe. “At some point, we need to graduate from our one-legged approach of relying solely on Tesla”, said […]
Toronto’s Electric Vehicle Street Parking Spots Mostly Unused, Report Says
Toronto’s pilot project for 17 on-street parking spots reserved for electric vehicle (EV) owners who want to get a charge in with their car parked has been in action for six months — its halfway point, and evaluating the project revealed that the spots are usually empty — reports The Star. Toronto Hydro, which powers […]
Norway’s Biggest Bank Bets on Tesla and Other EV Automakers
Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, made massive investments in Tesla and a number of other companies at the forefront of the electrification revolution in Q4 2020 — reports Barron’s. The Norwegian bank currently manages the world’s largest sovereign-wealth fund–the Norway Government Pension Fund–and disclosed the stock investments in a form filed with the […]
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 60 More Starlink Satellites into Orbit [VIDEOS]
SpaceX had a busy early Sunday morning, as its Falcon 9 rocket launched another 60 Starlink Satellites into orbit. At about 3am PDT/6am EDT, SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into space, with this particular booster B1051 seeing its ninth consecutive launch. Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/V3vn9PolF0 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 14, 2021 After separating from the second […]
Tesla Shares Video of its Semi Truck Driving on Test Track
Tesla on Sunday morning has shared an official video showing its Semi electric truck driving around a test track. We see a white Semi driving around a test track and it looks and sounds pretty exciting for those following the development of the truck. Last week, a drone spotted a white Tesla Semi driving around […]
New V3 Tesla Supercharger in L.A. to Bring 44 Stalls to Venice Crossroads
Tesla is set to build a new V3 Supercharger in Los Angeles, at the Venice Crossroads shopping mall at 8985 Venice Blvd. According to the site permit found by @MontrealTesla, this new Supercharger will see 44 charging stalls, making it one of the largest V3 Superchargers in the world. Only the Firebaugh Supercharger has more […]
Tesla Investor Sues Elon Musk, Claims Tweets Violate SEC Settlement
In a lawsuit filed in the Delaware Chancery Court on March 8 and made public yesterday, one of Tesla’s investors has sued the company’s board and CEO Elon Musk for the latter’s “erratic” tweets and behavior online — reports Bloomberg Law. The lawsuit claims that Musk has violated an agreement with the U.S. Securities and […]
Canadian Tire to Use Autonomous Tech in Delivery Trucks
On March 11, Canadian Tire announced a new project with NuPort Robotics — a Toronto-based firm that designs driver assistance technology for truckers — to equip its middle-mile semi trucks with autopilot and collision avoidance tech, according to a report from Electric Autonomy. NuPort Robotics is a Canadian firm that has established itself in the niche […]
Federal Agency Calls Out Tesla for Testing Autopilot on Public Roads
In a letter addressed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officially took notice of how autonomous driving technology is currently being tested, and lobbied for changes in regulation thereof — reports CNBC. The letter, which name-drops Tesla 16 times, details how essentially unfinished driver-less tech like Tesla’s Full […]
SpaceX Plans Another Starlink Satellite Launch for Sunday, March 14
SpaceX announced on Friday evening it is targeting its next Starlink satellite launch for Sunday, March 14 at 3:01am PDT/6:01am EDT. “Targeting Sunday, March 14 at 6:01 a.m. EDT for Falcon 9’s next launch of 60 Starlink satellites. The first stage booster supporting this mission has completed eight flights to date,” said SpaceX. Targeting Sunday, […]
Tesla iPhone App Updated with Model S Refresh Images
Tesla’s iOS app was updated today and with it, new assets have appeared within the underlying code of the app for Apple iPhone users, as shared by @Tesla_Adri on Friday afternoon. “I’ve just looked into the new Tesla iOS App. It contains the new Model S Assets, no new Model X Assets. Also, Model S […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Expanded to Nearly 2,000 Owners, Says Elon Musk
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company’s Full Self-Driving beta has been expanded on Friday to roughly 2,000 owners. “FSD Beta has now been expanded to ~2000 owners & we’ve also revoked beta where drivers did not pay sufficient attention to the road. No accidents to date,” said Musk. FSD Beta has now been […]
Honda and Acura Electric SUVs Launching in the U.S. in 2024
Honda Electric SUV Concept Unveiled at Beijing Auto Show in Fall 2020. On Thursday, Honda announced plans to sell two fully-electric SUVs in the US in 2024, with hybrid gas-electric versions of many of its top-selling models also expected soon, according to Associated Press. The news comes amid an acknowledgement that the company has work […]
Tesla Auto Insurance Expanding to Illinois, Texas, Washington
Electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla has been known for diversifying its endeavors. But in a new update, it’s also looking to roll out its auto insurance option across the US, one executive says. The Palo Alto, California company already offers Tesla auto insurance in California, but according to Forbes, they’re also seeking permission from state […]