SpaceX Partners with LeoLabs to Track Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has signed a new agreement to use technology from LeoLabs to track Starlink satellites during the on-orbit phase of missions. LeoLabs will provide SpaceX with rapid orbital location and identification support during the first few days of new Starlink missions. “LeoLabs is excited to work with SpaceX as they launch the world’s largest constellation of […]
Daimler and Waymo Partnering to Make Fully Autonomous Trucks
With the recent release of Tesla’s full self-driving beta, fully autonomous vehicles are a hot topic right now. On Tuesday, Waypoint announced that its company Waymo would be partnering with Daimler to develop fully autonomous trucks. The development of the autonomous trucks are expected to improve both efficiency and road safety, as well as bridging […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance Spotted with New Uberturbine Wheels
The 2021 Model 3 refresh is coming, and the electric vehicle (EV) will be getting a number of exciting updates. User u/ruffells shared a photo on the Tesla Motors subreddit of the new 2021 Model 3 Performance out for delivery, just outside the Fremont factory. Users on Reddit agreed that the Model 3 was likely […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Demo: Edna Valley Shown from 3 Camera Angles [VIDEO]
Sofiaan Fraval from the Third Row Tesla Podcast has shared an excellent Full Self-Driving beta video filmed earlier this week, detailing his 17-minute drive through Edna Valley in California. Fraval’s video is unique as he has four camera views, showing the road, steering wheel, Tesla display and his reactions while driving. “Check out this route […]
Tesla Supercharger Rates Around the World Compared: Canada Has Lowest Rates
Tesla Supercharging has now become available in South Korea, with V2 rates of $0.275 per kWh, according to a post shared on Reddit. The post, shared by user u/southcongresser, depicts a number of different countries with varying charge rates, based on information from Tesla. While the graphic says Tier 2 in USD, it’s actually supposed […]
Tesla Paid $3 Million to Elon Musk for Director and Officer Indemnity
In recent news, Tesla paid CEO Elon Musk $3 million for 90 days worth of business insurance which indemnifies executives of the company from certain legal expenses, as reported by CNBC on Tuesday. The news comes from a filing that replaced the controversial agreement with a more traditional form of insurance. Earlier in the year, […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance Now Comes with Pirelli Tires
Recent design changes have led to a number of exciting, refreshed design elements throughout Tesla’s lineup, most of which have had fans excited. According to a post made on Reddit, the Tesla Model 3 Performance now comes stock with Pirelli P-Zero tires, a change made within the recent design upgrades. The Model 3 Performance previously […]
Tesla Model 3 Dominates Gas Cars at Targa West Rally
A 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance has now won first place in the 130 class of Australia’s Targa West Rally for the first time by almost 10 minutes, according to The Driven. The Model 3 Performance won out over a number of conventional gas cars, most notably, a Holden Commodore VF SS V which landed […]
Tesla Model Y: New Double Pane Glass vs Old Glass Compared [PICS]
On the weekend we saw a picture of new double-paned windows on Tesla’s Model Y, but now we have the clearest image to see the major changes in glass on the company’s compact SUV. As shared by Tesla owner @tesla_raj, we see a couple of images comparing the old Model Y front glass versus the […]
First Starlink Internet Public Beta Invites Being Sent Out in the U.S.
SpaceX has started to sent out Starlink internet public beta invites, with one of the first targeting those in Washington state in the United States. According to those invited, the Starlink beta is called “Better Than Nothing Beta” and details estimated speeds of 50 Mbps to 150 Mbps, to go with estimated latency of 20ms […]
Car and Driver Bar Chart: How Tesla’s Model 3 is Dominating EV Sales in the U.S. [Update]
In the upcoming November 2020 issue of Car and Driver, the long-running automobile magazine has a feature story titled, “The EVs are Coming!”. Within this story, Car and Driver details the electric vehicle (EV) demand around the globe, with China’s market leading the way, at more than 50% larger than the United States in 2019. […]
Tesla Model 3 Takes #2 Spot in New Car Registrations in Dubai: Report
Electric vehicles (EVs) are selling en masse throughout the world, and the transition to sustainable transportation is beginning to feel within reach. The Tesla Model 3 was the second most popular new car registration in Dubai in 2020, following the Nissan Patrol by only 9 units, according to data was gathered from Dubai Pulse, ultimately […]
Tesla to Spend Up to $12 Billion in Battery and EV Factories Over Next 2 Years
Tesla (TSLA) has certainly been busy lately, with three different factories being built on three different continents, the recent release of its full self-driving beta, the announcement of new battery designs, and the Cybertruck set to be released in 2021 – and yet, the company still has more plans in the works. In a 10-Q […]
Tesla Owner Plays Super Mario Bros in Car with Wireless Controller
With Tesla’s recent announcement of what appears to be a game studio in the making, Tesla fans have already announced enthusiasm for playing video games in their cars. In a post on Reddit Sunday morning, a Tesla driver shared a video of himself playing Super Mario Brothers in his Tesla. The video, originally shared by […]
Tesla Q3 2020 Safety Report: Autopilot-Engaged Vehicles Still Safer
There’s no denying that Tesla makes some incredibly safe cars, even despite recent low marks for its Autopilot driver-assistance in a recent European Safety assessment. Still, Tesla’s Q3 Vehicle Safety Report was released Monday morning, and it’s showing another impressive decrease in accidents, especially with Autopilot engaged, according to Tesla’s website. In the report, Tesla […]