SpaceX Says Future Starlink Download Speeds to Hit 10 Gbps
Currently, SpaceX’s Starlink beta internet service offers download speeds of 100 Mbps or so for its beta testers in the U.S., Canada and the UK. But what about future Starlink download speeds? According to SpaceX director David Goldman, in speaking with the FCC last week, the company outlined its plan to modify Starlink and its […]
Tesla ‘Superhuman’ Self-Driving Coming, Standard Autopilot to Benefit Too Says Elon Musk
On early Monday morning, Tesla CEO said the company will be able to have ‘superhuman’ self-driving, when the company moves its neural nets to 8-camera surround video. Replying to a Full Self-Driving video from @WholeMarsBlog touting the learning advantages of Autopilot, Musk added, “Tesla is steadily moving all NNs to 8 camera surround video. This […]
TSLA Touches $900 Per Share, Reaching New All-Time High Ahead of Q4 Earnings
Shares of Tesla surged heavily on Monday morning trading, touching $900.40 per share, a new all-time high for the company, before closing at $880, up 4% for the day, the highest close ever for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. $TSLA closes up 4.03% to $880.80, its highest close ever. 📈 pic.twitter.com/9rWh6XIhI7 — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) […]
President Biden Plans to Replace Federal Fleet with Electric Vehicles
President Joe Biden has some ambitious plans for the United States to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. On Monday, the President said, “The federal government also owns an enormous fleet of vehicles, which we’re going to replace with clean electric vehicles made right here in America, by American workers.” Biden said the plan will produce “millions […]
Waymo CEO Says Tesla is ‘No Competitor at All’, Elon Musk Responds
Building autonomous cars is allegedly “harder than rocket science,” says the same company taking on Tesla’s autonomous driving, a vehicle company whose CEO literally runs a rocket company. Still, the task’s difficulty hasn’t stopped Waymo from manufacturing a completely autonomous vehicle of its own, as Waymo CEO, John Krafcik, claims that, “For us, Tesla is […]
First Starlink Satellites with Laser Links Headed for Polar Orbit Confirms SpaceX
Following the successful launch of 143 spacecraft, including 10 Starlink satellites, in SpaceX’s first ride-sharing launch, the company’s founder has confirmed suspicions of new laser technology for its internet satellites. In a tweet Sunday, SpaceX founder Elon Musk confirmed that, not only did the day’s launch include laser communication terminals aboard the Falcon 9, but […]
Tesla Bet Results in $29 Billion Profit for Scottish Investment Firm
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently became the world’s richest person, and while it’s an impressive feat, the behind-the-scenes benefactors of Tesla’s growth are, perhaps, even more impressive. Baillie Gifford, the asset management firm for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, has facilitated a $29 billion profit from pension funds, foundations, and charities, financed through the purchase of […]
Tesla Q4 2020 Earnings Could Blow Street Estimates Away Says Wedbush
It’s no surprise that Tesla’s stock has been skyrocketing over the past year. And some analysts think the company’s superior gains may not be over just yet. On Sunday, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said Tesla’s (TSLA) Q4 results could blow street estimates away, according to Yahoo Finance. Tesla’s robust delivery numbers, combined with its cost-efficiency […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Purchased Apple, Tesla, and Disney Stock Options
Last week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi disclosed in a filing with the Clerk of the House of Representatives that her husband, Paul Pelosi, had purchased stock options in Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), and Disney (DIS), also buying shares from global investment firm Alliance Bernstein Holding (AB), as reported by Barron’s. The shares and options, […]
Tesla Partners with Samsung to Make Self-Driving 5nm Chips: Report
Tesla plans to partner with Samsung for the supply of 5-nanometer semiconductors, for use in the company’s autonomous vehicles, according to research and development (R&D) filings Monday from the Samsung Electronics Foundry Division (via Asian Economy). The semiconductors will not be the first technology Samsung has provided to the auto giant, previously having signed a […]
Tesla Cybertruck Floats According to Elon Musk
Want another reason to buy Tesla’s Cybertruck? It floats, according to CEO Elon Musk. What asked on Sunday evening, “What happens if someone is stuck in it as it submerges in water? Can’t roll down the windows and can’t break the glass,” Musk replied, “it floats”. It floats — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 25, 2021 […]
New Tesla Model Y HEPA Filter Pictures Show Layered Setup
The Tesla Model Y in China has an exclusive HEPA air filter to support Bioweapon Defense Mode. Now, we are finally seeing some more pictures about the HEPA filter in the Chinese Model Y. The image above shared by @xioateshushu shows the Model Y HEPA filter setup, which has what appears to be a carbon […]
Elon Musk Shares Picture of The Boring Company Tunnel Under Las Vegas
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shared a picture of one of The Boring Company’s tunnels under Las Vegas, Nevada. On Sunday, Musk shared a picture with three of his sons and said, “Under Vegas in @boringcompany tunnel yesterday with my boys.” Under Vegas in @boringcompany tunnel yesterday with my boys pic.twitter.com/tLfOuiEdFm — Elon Musk […]
How to Format USB/SSD for Tesla Sentry, DashCam on Mac and Windows [VIDEOS]
Canadian YouTube channel Northern Tesla has shared some excellent video tutorials detailing how to properly format your USB or SSD to use in your Tesla for Sentry, DashCam, Boombox and Music. If you’re a macOS user, check out the video below: For Windows users, instructions on how to similarly format your USB for TeslaCam, Boombox, […]
Tesla Shows Off Model Y, Model 3 Parts Stamping at Fremont Factory [VIDEOS]
Tesla on Sunday morning showed off a couple of new videos showing its factory at work when it comes to Model 3 and Model Y parts. “Stamping Model Y body parts at our Fremont factory,” explained Tesla, showing robots place sheets of metal down before they are stamped and then removed. It’s very satisfying to […]