SpaceX Shares Official Starship SN8 Flight Test Photos
SpaceX has shared official photos of its incredible Starship Serial Number 8 (SN8) flight test from Wednesday, which despite an impressive launch, nearly landed when it wasn’t expected to. On Thursday afternoon, SpaceX shared a link to the company’s updated Flickr page, showing official photos of yesterday’s launch. Starship landing flip maneuver pic.twitter.com/QuD9HwZ9CX — SpaceX […]
Tesla Model 3 Owner Gets Epic ‘TSLA 420’ License Plate
Image via @ohjimme When it comes to custom license plates, I don’t know if it can get any more epic than this. Canadian Tesla Model 3 owner @ohjimme, located in Ontario, Canada, recently shared his custom license plate: TSLA 420. According to Jimmy, his idea for a custom license plate was “rejected initially,” but later […]
Tesla Giga Berlin Flyover Gives Us Another Glimpse Inside [VIDEO]
We have yet another construction update for Giga Berlin, shared by Teslair on YouTube. The drone flyover gives us a detailed look at the roof of Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, which “will be the most advanced high-volume electric vehicle production plant in the world,” says Tesla. The video was filmed on Sunday, December 6, 2020, and […]
GM Subsidiary Cruise Testing Driverless Vehicles in San Francisco [VIDEO]
Autonomous driving is a hot topic in the automobile world right now, and while Tesla is the only company with the technology deployed to consumers, even in just a beta form, a number of other companies are working towards debuting their own self-driving technologies in the near future. General Motors’ (GM) autonomous driving subsidiary, Cruise, […]
Rivian Charging Network to Use Unique, Adventurous Locations
Unlike Tesla, electric automaker Rivian is looking to establish its own network of electric chargers across the United States, though it’s taking on a slightly more creative approach to where its chargers land. Rivian plans to build a network of electric vehicle (EV) fast-chargers, most of which will land along interstates and commonly-driven roads. However, […]
Tesla Headlights, Rear Lights Now Stay On After Exiting in 2020.48.10
Tesla dropped a number of fun Easter eggs in its new 2020.48.10 holiday update, along with a number of other exciting new features. Among them, one Reddit user noticed that the rear lights and headlights now remain on for up to a minute after exiting the vehicle. This feature was originally available back in 2018 […]
Tesla Drops Price of Model 3 in Germany in Q4 Delivery Push
Earlier in the year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that the company may be on track to deliver half a million vehicles by the end of 2020. The goal is astounding, to be sure, but Tesla is certainly doing every little thing within its power to try to achieve the milestone. In its newest attempt […]
Canada to Install 23 EV Chargers in Ottawa River Valley Area [Update]
The Government of Canada has announced 23 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are coming to Pembroke, Ontario, in the Ottawa River Valley Area. These chargers will be installed by Ottawa River Energy Solutions, based in Pembroke, as part of a $100,000 CAD investment. The move is to encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, part of […]
Mercedes-Benz Announces Electric eSprinter Van Lineup
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new line of electric vans, under the new name eSprinter, according to a press release Wednesday. The lineup offers four different van styles with its Electric Versatility Platform; an ambulance, a grocery transporter, a flatbed truck, and the aptly-titled “people mover.” Each eSprinter also offers up to three battery options and […]
Tesla Can Continue Giga Berlin Deforestation Says German Court
Forest clearing operations were halted at Tesla’s Giga Berlin on Monday, after an environmentalist group claimed to a Frankfurt, Germany court that the tree removal would harm hibernating snakes. On Thursday, Reuters shared that environmentalists’ bid to stop the deforestation at Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory site had been rejected by a German court. As a […]
Tesla Details Leasing Changes to Model 3 Owners, Mentions Purchase Option
Tesla has started informing customers of a new leasing experience, set to arrive in “early 2021”. According to an email sent to U.S. customers, Tesla details its “new leasing experience.” “In the next few months, Tesla is moving the lease experience to your Tesla Account,” explains the email. Tesla says there are two major changes […]
Elon Musk: “Mars, Here We Come!” After SpaceX Starship Launch and Explosion [VIDEO]
SpaceX launched a successful test of its 16-storey high Starship SN8 rocket prototype on Wednesday afternoon, at its pad in Boca Chica, Texas. The SN8 prototype launched 41,000 feet into the air (12.5 km), and despite 2 of 3 Raptor engines cutting out (it was planned says Elon), Starship continued its ascent. On the descent, […]
Tesla Charging Port Clicking Noise Fix for Model S/X Coming in Software Update
Some Tesla Model S and Model X owners are dealing with a frustrating issue right now, related to charging. When attempting to charge, a loud clicking noise occurs, with the issue affecting Tesla owners running 2020.48.10 and 2020.44.X software versions. “Several Model X and Model S owners in my various Tesla groups are reporting a […]
Watch Live: SpaceX Starship SN8 Test Flight Set for 4:40pm CST [VIDEO]
SpaceX has started its live-streaming video of its Starship SN8 test flight, the company’s second attempt after yesterday’s launch was scrubbed. Starship SN8 is tentatively set to launch at 4:40pm CST (2:40pm PST/5:40pm EST). https://youtu.be/ap-BkkrRg-o "This suborbital flight is designed to test a number of objectives, from how the vehicle’s three Raptor engines perform, and...
Apple Car Model ‘Similar to Tesla’, TSMC Tapped for Self-Driving Chips: Report
Image via Reddit Taiwanese publication Digitimes, known for its mixed track record when it comes to sharing news about industry plans related to Apple and more, is reporting Apple’s self-driving car plans involve local company and existing supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). According to a Google Translate of the story, Digitimes says “after adding the […]