Tesla FSD Beta Seeing ‘High Levels’ of Demand, New ‘Download Beta’ Button Coming
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared on Saturday afternoon the company is seeing “high levels” of demand for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta sign ups, following yesterday’s invite for people to contact the company to register for the beta. Earlier today, Tesla outlined how to sign up to be a FSD beta tester, by emailing […]
How to Sign Up for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta Program
On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company was doubling its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta program, while planning to grow it possibly by ten-fold in the next 8.3 update. Musk asked Tesla owners to contact the company if they wanted to become a FSD beta tester, but did not clarify how to do so. […]
Tesla Celebrates Employees and Achievements in 2020 Recap Video
Tesla just released a video recapping and commemorating the clean energy pioneer’s journey throughout 2020. From producing over 500,000 vehicles in a year to driving its stock price up over 700% by year’s end, it’s almost hard to believe how much this one company accomplished in a year that was unimaginably tough on business everywhere. […]
Canada to Spend $2.75 Billion on Electric Transit and School Buses
On Thursday, the Canadian government announced $2.75 billion CAD ($2.17 billion USD) in funding intended to electrify the country’s public transit system and expedite the adoption of all-electric public vehicles over the next five years. Jointly announced by Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne, the funding […]
Tesla 2021.4.11 Update Allows Full Regen Even With a Cold Battery
According to a multiple Tesla owners in a Reddit thread, the recently released software update 2021.4.11 does not inhibit the regen braking feature in sub-zero temperatures and/or when the battery is running cold, and instead allows full use of it. The regen feature, more commonly known as regenerative braking, on Tesla vehicles is designed to […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta to Double with v8.2; Next Version May Go 10x in Size
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday the company plans to expand its Full Self-Driving beta program, starting with the current version 8.2, released earlier this week. “If you want the Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta downloaded to your car, let us know. Doubling beta program size now with 8.2 & probably 10X size with 8.3. […]
Tesla Launches ‘Engage’ Social Platform for Owners; Forums to Shut Down
Tesla on Friday launched a new engagement hub called Engage Tesla, to let owners “take actions on behalf of Tesla and the movement for cleaner energy.” The new social platform allows owners to get directly involved with Tesla’s political actions, whether it’s for drawing attention to disaster relief, learning about official club events or pushing […]
Tesla Model Y with Acceleration Boost vs. Mustang Mach-E Drag Race[VIDEO]
YouTube channel The Kilowatts recently picked up a new Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range All-Wheel Drive and have now put the new electric crossover to the test, in a drag race versus Tesla’s Model Y Dual Motor with Acceleration Boost upgrade. Check out the video below: The Mach-E Extended Range All-Wheel Drive has a range of […]
Tesla Breaks Record for Biggest Drop in Value in 6-Week Period
Tesla (TSLA) has had a stellar couple of years, to be sure, but with high valuations also come the potential for big drop-offs. According to a new update from Fortune, Tesla has set a record for the largest drop in a six-week period, with the company’s valuation dropping rapidly from its peak in late January […]
2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo First Look
Porsche’s newest electric vehicle (EV) has arrived, and it’s looking great at first glance. On Thursday, Motortrend reported on the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, an electric luxury wagon with a little more space, a taller height off the ground, and a more off-road-looking style than the Porsche’s Taycan sedan. Considered a “more well-rounded version” […]
Tesla Reimbursing Model S/X Owners for 8GB eMMC Repair Costs
Tesla has started emailing Model S and Model X owners about reimbursing 8GB eMMC repair costs, according to @Model3Owners. 🚨 BREAKING: if you paid out of pocket for the eMMC repair you can submit to be reimbursed for the repair. This is *not* the MCU 2 upgrade rumor going around. I got this email for […]
Tesla’s U.S. Sales Being Impacted by Ford Mustang Mach-E, Says Analyst
Tesla’s market share has been dropping in recent months, as other brands begin to go electric. According to CNN, an analysis by Morgan Stanley shows that Tesla’s share of the United States electric vehicle (EV) market dropped to 69% last month, down from 81% the prior year. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, which officially entered the […]
Honda Debuts World’s First Level 3 Autonomous Driving Car
Last year, Honda promised to be the first to launch a Level 3 autonomous driving vehicle, and in a new update, it has kept its promise. On Thursday, Japanese automaker unveiled the self-driving vehicle, the Honda Legend, as reported by Nikkei. The company is entering the field cautiously, and will only sell 100 copies of […]
Electrifying Trucks, Buses Could Save Up to 57,000 Lives, Study Says
While electric cars are a hot topic right now, electric vehicles (EVs) in general could have a much bigger impact on our world’s emissions than just electrifying passenger cars. Vans, trucks, and buses have the largest emissions of all, and according to a new study, going electric with these vehicles in urban areas could even […]
New Tesla Supercharger in Rockledge, Florida Ready to Open
One of the biggest barriers to the mainstream adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is the charging infrastructure which, while has improved a lot over the years, still has a long way to go before allowing EVs to become standard. On Thursday, Tesla Owners South Florida shared a picture on Twitter of the new Tesla Supercharger […]