Indonesian National Police Adds Tesla Model 3 to Fleet

Image via Prestige Image Motorcars Indonesian National Police have a new electric vehicle added to their fleet—a Tesla Model 3 sedan. According to Detik.com (via Paultan), the Model 3 sedan was donated to the Indonesian National Police by the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI). According to a Google Translation of a statement by the Indonesian National Police […]

SpaceX Delays Falcon 9 Starlink Launch to Tuesday, March 2

On Sunday evening, SpaceX scrubbed its Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites at the last minute, with the rocket standing down with just under two minutes to go on its final countdown. SpaceX said its next launch opportunity would be on Monday, March 1 at 8:15pm EST. But just this morning, SpaceX has now […]

Mini Chinese EV Tops Tesla for Worldwide Sales in January

The Wuling HongGuang Mini EV has been performing well for several months in a row now, and a recent report has the vehicle at the top of its list. In January 2021, according to EV Sales, the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV outsold the Tesla Model 3 in China with 36,762 registered units – also making […]

Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Delivered in Florida, Says Owner

The Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-seater has been long-coveted by users since its announcement last year, and now, one user has confirmed that the SUV crossover is beginning to deliver. Sunday, a post to Reddit confirmed that one user had already received their Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-seater in south Florida, just a […]

Tesla China Pours Cold Water on Battery Swap Rumors

NIO’s newest 2nd-generation battery swap station has opened in China, and in the days following, users online rumored that Tesla would be going back to a similar battery swap program. In a new report from CnEVPost (via electrek), it appears that Tesla has outright denied claims of moving back to a battery swap business model, […]

Tesla Now Has Over 760 Supercharger Stations in China, Across 300 Cities

11 new Tesla Superchargers were installed in China last week, offering a total of 84 new charging stalls for those within the country. According to @42how_ on Twitter, Tesla has installed 11 new Supercharger stations with 84 new charging stalls last week, bringing the company’s total up to 760 Supercharger stations in China. This equates […]

Tesla Model Y Gets White Paint and Interior Option in China

Tesla has added a pearl white paint and white interior to the Model Y compact crossover SUV in China, notes @Ray4Tesla. White interior for MIC Model Y is finally available. Expect more Chinese buyers due to this addition. pic.twitter.com/nT5zu769q2 — Ray (@ray4tesla) March 1, 2021 Originally, when the Model Y first launched in China back […]

SpaceX Aborts Falcon 9 Starlink Launch at the Last Minute

SpaceX was set to launch 60 Starlink Satellites into space on Sunday evening aboard Falcon 9, but the liftoff was scrubbed at t-minus one minute and 24 seconds. “Auto-abort at T-1:24 ahead of tonight’s Falcon 9 launch of Starlink; next launch opportunity is tomorrow, March 1 at 8:15 p.m. EST,” said SpaceX shortly afterwards. Auto-abort […]

Michelin Pilot Sport EV Tires Announced for Electric Vehicles

Founded over a century ago in 1889, veteran tire maker Michelin has seen itself through multiple revolutions in vehicle technology and changes in tire standards. With its newest product, Michelin hopes to capture the market for electric vehicle (EV) tires. Meet the #MichelinPilotSportEV: the tire that stars in the @FIAFormulaE World Championship is also the […]

Tesla Seeks Help for Large Supercharger Approval in Santa Monica

According to a tweet sent out by @TeslaClubLA, Tesla is currently planning on building the largest Supercharger in North America in Santa Monica, California. Tesla needs our help! The largest SuperCharger in North America is being built in Santa Monica and Tesla needs us to encourage the city counsel to approve the project. Join our special […]