Tesla Hits Record 21,606 Model 3 Sales in China for November: Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm, and it’s only a matter of time before ICE automobiles are a thing of the past. For the second month in a row, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has outsold the Tesla Model 3, making it China’s top-selling EV once again. But the Wuling is a […]
Starlink Internet vs HughesNet Speed Test
With SpaceX’s Starlink beta already out and available to a limited number of users, the company is already garnering a lot of positive attention before truly releasing its product. The attention is warranted too, as shown by a new speed test between two satellite internet service providers (ISPs). According to a post on Reddit, a […]
Starlink Internet Update: Snow Melt Mode, Xbox Live Fix and More
SpaceX’s Starlink has been making atmospheric waves this year, with customers having received the first round of the company’s self-dubbed “Better than Nothing” beta earlier this fall. And now, a new wave of updates is storming its beta users’ interfaces, offering a happy holiday gift from the aeronautics company. According to an email to beta […]
Nikola Motors Trashes Republic Services Contract
It’s been a rough year for Nikola Motors, and somehow, a new announcement has revealed that the company’s year from hell is not over. Nikola Motors has announced that it will no longer pursue its previously-announced partnership with refuse company Republic Services, according to a press release Wednesday. In the release, Nikola shares that both […]
Tesla 2020.48.25 Holiday Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla appears to have started rolling out its 2020.48.25 holiday software update to owners in Norway, but the update has yet to reach North America. According to Reddit user ‘Embarrassed-Top-5746’ from Norway, an image of 2020.48.25 was shared. Check it out below: You can see three new games are being added to Apple Arcade: The […]
Tesla 2020.48.12.15 Update Rolling Out for FSD Beta Testers
Tesla has started rolling out its latest software update for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta testers in the United States, as 2020.48.12.15 is available for download. It’s coming!!! 2020.48.12.15 incoming Tesla #FSDBeta — Brandon 🌎☮️🚗⚡️🔋 (@brandonee916) December 24, 2020 Initial findings are showing 2.5GB download today, more than likely included Map data with our Software update. […]
Elon Musk Thanks Tesla Owners Taking Deliveries in Final Days of Year
As we approach the end of the year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to thank owners taking deliveries during the final days of 2020. “To Tesla owners taking delivery in the final days of year, your support is super appreciated!!”, said an emphatic Musk. To Tesla owners taking delivery in the final […]
New V3 Superchargers Being Added at Nürburgring, Germany Station
With Tesla’s operations expanding globally, the electric vehicle (EV) giant will also need to expand charging stations globally – and we’re seeing new Superchargers built nearly every few days. Still, there’s much room for improvement, and the company will likely place expanding the charging network at the forefront of its efforts for the next several […]
First V3 Tesla Supercharger in Austria Now Operational
Image via ‘Stoner97’ on TFF Forums As countries around the world scramble to make way for the future of electric vehicles (EVs), new charging stations are being built and opened every single week. This week, the first Tesla V3 Supercharger in Austria is now fully operational, according to user ‘Stoner97’ on the TFF forums. Located […]
It’s Been 1,000 Days Since Tesla’s Last Supercharger Installation in Ireland
The biggest barrier facing the world transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is, perhaps, the lack of charging infrastructure in most countries throughout the world. And while Tesla has plans to begin manufacturing more Superchargers out of a new factory in China, many countries are still waiting patiently for additions to the charging network – and […]
Volkswagen CEO Welcomes Apple into Electric Vehicle Market
Tesla’s positioning in the auto industry has come a long way. And with subscription services, over-the-air updates, and a huge flock of investors over the past several months, the tech-auto company is, in fact, showing some major advantages over traditional automakers going into 2021. Volkswagen AG CEO Herbert Diess says he isn’t worried about competition […]
Tesla Charging Cable Thefts Rise in Amsterdam Say Police
According to a report in Netherlands News Live Tuesday, police received 21 reports of stolen charging cables between November 20 and December 4, a high increase in theft with the turn of the season. The reports, which were largely from Tesla owners, also include the failure of the charging cable theft locking system, which turns […]
LG and Canada’s Magna to Produce Electric Vehicle Components
LG Electronics Inc. is now developing some of its car component business plans into a joint venture with Canadian company, Magna International, as reported by Yahoo Finance. According to an exchange filing, Magna will buy a 49% stake in LG’s new car component unit for 501.6 billion won ($453 million USD). The new company is […]
Apple Self-Driving Car Plans Called ‘Strange, If True’ by Elon Musk
On the first day of Tesla’s inclusion in the S&P 500 on Monday, Reuters dropped an ‘exclusive’ report on Apple’s rumoured self-driving car plans. The report noted Apple would be using some breakthrough battery technology in the form of a ‘monocell’ design, while the company is also exploring lithium iron phosphate for battery chemistry. On […]
Proposed Bill Banning Tesla Sales in Michigan Fails in Senate
Lucky for electric vehicle (EV) companies like Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian, Michigan House Bill 6233 has been left in the dust. On Monday, a Lucid spokesperson revealed to CNET that Michigan House Bill 6233 had died in its final week of potential legislation. The bill, which was to effectively ban non-Michigan companies like Tesla, Lucid, […]