SpaceX Soars to New Milestone: 100th Successful Flight
According to SpaceX, the Elon Musk-owned aerospace manufacturer has finally reached the milestone of 100 successful liftoffs, led by the latest Falcon 9 launch on Saturday. Falcon 9 launches SpaceX’s 100th successful flight → https://t.co/w5a0ZzbGoM pic.twitter.com/yNokC8MRng — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 24, 2020 Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/SUISHSKezJ — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 24, 2020 On Saturday, Oct. 24, SpaceX […]
Tesla 2020.40.8.11 Software Update Rolls Out to FSD Beta Testers
Tesla last night rolled out its 2020.40.8.11 software update to its Full Self-Driving beta testers. This update contains bug fixes according to @WholeMarsBlog, who is currently one of a small group of early Full Self-Driving beta testers. comin in hot — bug fix update they’re doing builds every few days pic.twitter.com/lTR4Fbacs3 — Whole Mars Catalog […]
First Tesla Cybertruck Supercharger Stalls Now in the Works
The city council of Pasadena, California, has approved plans for a Tesla Supercharger station in the city that will house six charging stalls designed exclusively for Tesla’s Cybertruck, reports Teslarati. Tesla's first Cybertruck-specific Supercharger spaces are now official https://t.co/GKZuWf1VqZ — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) October 20, 2020 Tesla is quickly expanding its arsenal of Supercharger stations. Back in […]
Tesla Model Y Now Comes With Double-Paned Windows
In a Reddit thread in a community dedicated to Tesla’s Model Y, user /u/Pirate43 shared an interesting discovery — their freshly delivered Model Y, with a VIN number on the higher end of the 63XXX series, came fitted with double-paned glass windows. Not long after Tesla confirmed the Tesla Model 3 2021 refresh would come with double-paned laminated […]
New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. and Canada Overview [Oct. 16-23]
After opening 11 new Supercharger stations in the U.S during the first half of October alone, Tesla is showing no signs of slowing down. During the past week, the EV giant opened up three brand new Supercharger stations for EV owners across the country. Here are the specifics on three of Tesla’s newest U.S-based Supercharger […]
SpaceX to Give Free Starlink Internet to School District in Rural Texas
SpaceX is actually making a point of bringing internet to areas deprived of it, and it is starting with rural areas in the U.S. According to PCMag, SpaceX’s Starlink is teaming up with the Ector County Independent School District in Texas to provide free satellite broadband to homes in its vicinity. “Our research clearly indicates the […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Commute Test: Santa Clarita to Pasadena and Back [VIDEOS]
As more and more hand-picked Tesla owners are getting the company’s 2020.40.8.10 software update, which includes Full Self-Driving (Beta), we’re starting to see more videos surface online. While we’ve seen short clips of Tesla’s FSD being tested with pedestrians, Smart Summon and roundabouts, we have yet to see a longer uninterrupted video. But James Locke, […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 15-Minute Test Drive [VIDEO]
Tesla’s full self-driving beta was released to a limited number of Tesla owners this week, and the results have enthusiasts talking, to say the least. In a new video released Friday by YouTube channel Tesla Raj, the host, Raj, takes a Tesla Model X for a test spin, debuting the new full self-driving beta feature. […]
Overseeing Manager of Tesla Berlin Gigafactory Construction Has Left
Recent updates at Gigafactory Berlin show significant improvement and expansion – but at what cost? New reports from Yahoo Finance state that Tesla’s executive manager overseeing the construction of Giga Berlin, Evan Horetsky, has now left the company. Tesla declined to comment on Horetsky’s departure, though recent criticism from local residents on Tesla’s construction practices […]
EV Battery Suppliers Now Major Players in the Market Due to Heavy Demand
After recent reports of LG Chem Ltd tripling its battery production, investors are beginning to notice the electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier, among other, similar companies, as well as the growing need for batteries to keep up with the supply of new EVs hitting the streets. Now, according to Bloomberg, as battery suppliers like LG […]
Tesla Coming to Halifax with Showroom and Service Center Says Job Postings
Tesla has not been shy about starting new locations, and the newest addition has Canadian enthusiasts in Nova Scotia enthralled. Now, electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is coming to Halifax after a handful of new jobs were posted in the area, as reported by the Journal Pioneer. Among the jobs listed are Gross Sales Advisor, […]
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pricing in Canada Starts at $64,950, Heat Pump is Extra
Volvo’s XC40 Recharge EPA range couldn’t quite keep up with the Tesla Model Y, but fans are still excited about the new release. And this week, the company has released Canadian pricing for the electric vehicle (EV). The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge will start at $64,950 (CAD) when officially released later this year, according to […]
Tesla Recalling 30,000 Imported Model S and Model X in China [Update]
It’s apparently recall season for Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) brands, with a new recall having been issued on Friday. Almost 30,000 Tesla Model S and X units, which were imported to China between 2013 and 2018, are now being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, according to Bloomberg. The recall indicates […]
New Tesla FSD Beta Videos: Pedestrians, Roundabouts, Smart Summon and More
After seeing some initial clips of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Beta) shared yesterday evening by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley and Brandon M., both individuals have now shared more videos demonstrating this new FSD beta. The following video by Brandon shows FSD beta driving along a city street, turn on the left signal and pull into a […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving U.S. Price Increase Delayed, Monthly Subscriptions in 2021: Musk
After announcing a $2,000 USD Tesla price increase for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) add-on for Autopilot, originally set for Monday, October 26, CEO Elon Musk looks to have had a change of heart. On Thursday afternoon, Musk said on Twitter, “Price change is pushed to Thursday next week. Applies only to US for now. One […]