Tesla Increases Price of Model 3, Model Y in the U.S. by Up to $1,000

Tesla has increased the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y in the United States, yet again (via The Street). Check out the price changes below in USD: Model 3 Standard Range Plus: $38,490 (+$500; was $37,990) Long Range: $47,490 (+$500; was $46,990) Performance: $56,990 (+$1,000; was $55,990) Model Y Long Range: $50,490 (+$500; was […]

Tesla 2021.4.15 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New

Tesla on Thursday evening started rolling out its 2021.4.15 software update to its fleet. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.4.15 on a Model 3 RWD LR (2018) in California, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/IgTlYr1eVC — Teslascope (@teslascope) April 9, 2021 As for what’s new in Tesla’s 2021.4.15 software […]

Watch a Monkey with Neuralink Play Pong with its Mind [VIDEO]

On Thursday evening, Elon Musk retweeted a video from his company Neuralink, showing off what he describes as, “monkey plays Pong with his mind.” “A monkey is literally playing a video game telepathically using a brain chip!!”, said an ecstatic Musk. Monkey plays Pong with his mind https://t.co/35NIFm4C7T — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2021 […]

VW ID.4 Hits Canada This Summer, Pricing from $44,995 CAD

Volkswagen’s ID.4 electric vehicle (EV) is set to launch in Canada this summer, and the vehicle’s reviews are already starting to trickle around the internet. The VW ID.4 will be sold in Canada at a starting price of $44,995 CAD ($35,790 USD) for the rear-wheel-drive ID.4 Pro model, while the ID.4 all-wheel-drive Pro variant will […]

Tesla Semi to Debut as World’s First Electric Logging Trucks in Canada

One Canadian company is betting big on Tesla’s Semi truck for the logging industry. Mosaic Forest Management has announced a partnership with local Vancouver Island, British Columbia-based service provider EcoWest Driven, in order to introduce a number of Tesla Semis to the logging industry, according to Business Examiner (via CHEK News). EcoWest Driven plans to […]

Tesla Slams German Government for Slow Approval Process at Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin construction project has been quite the saga, and one with hibernating snakes, unpaid security deposits, and, according to Tesla, a whole lot of government red tape. In a letter to courts Wednesday, Tesla harshly criticized the German government for slowing down the battle against climate change through the “particularly irritating” fact of […]

Tesla Model 3 Sales in Japan Surge 1,300% Year-Over-Year

Following Tesla Model 3 price cuts in Japan, the country saw a major increase in demand for Tesla’s cars, and particularly, for the company’s Model 3 sedan. In March, the Tesla Model 3 increased sales by 1,300% year-over-year, going from just 44 units in March 2020 to 588 units in 2021, as reported by Yahoo […]

U.S. Transport Secretary Pushes for Mainstream Adoption of Electric Vehicles

Following President Joe Biden’s $174 billion infrastructure plan, which included various support angles for electric vehicles (EVs), Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told Yahoo Finance that “EVs shouldn’t be a luxury item,” in a show of support for the ever-expanding industry. Tesla Buyers May See $7,000 Tax Credits from President Biden Soon https://t.co/HCaFyYTnkm — TeslaNorth.com (@RealTeslaNorth) February […]

Tesla Scouting for India Showroom Space, Hires Lobbying Executive

Tesla Inc. is scouting for locations in India in which to open showrooms, and according to sources familiar with the subject, the company will be looking at three Indian cities with the help of a newly-hired executive, as reported by Reuters. The company’s new executive will lead lobbying and business efforts, ahead of establishing its […]

Tesla Seeks Semi Truck Service Technician in Canada

Earlier this month, Tesla follower @SawyerMerritt shared the company was looking to post jobs for its Semi truck “in the coming weeks”, with four jobs listed internally first for North America. Looks like Tesla was able to fill the 3 CA jobs internally but not the Mississuaga one. Anyway, I TOLD YOU 🤣😏 https://t.co/T7stXsIV5Z pic.twitter.com/CvUvHxPaFH […]

SpaceX Launches Another 60 Starlink Satellites, Nearly 1,400 in Orbit

On Wednesday, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, with perfect weather for the launch from Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This particular Falcon 9 booster (B1058) launched and landed for the seventh consecutive time. The landing took place on the autonomous droneship Of Course I Still […]

Tesla Model X EU CCS Adapter Now Available Online

Charging a Tesla in Europe requires a bit different hardware than you’ll find in North America, but a recent update provides Model X owners an accessory directly from Tesla’s online shop. Tesla is now offering the EU CCS adapter on its website for the Model X, though it still must be ordered through the app […]

Tesla Model S Refresh Delivery Dates Delayed to July, Say Owners

Tesla has been known to delay its plans from time to time, but a recent delivery delay of the company’s newly-refreshed Model S has Tesla fans wondering what could have caused such a major delay. In a post on Reddit’s Tesla Motors subreddit, one user shared that their original Tesla Model S order, placed February […]

Saskatchewan to Tax Electric Vehicle Owners $150 Per Year

Despite the fact that governments around the world are attempting to incentivize sales of electric cars, in order to spur on the mainstream adoption of non-gas vehicles, one Canadian province has elected to increase a tax on the zero-emission technology. According to a report from CBC, Saskatchewan government officials have voted to create a $150 CAD […]