Full Self-Driving Beta to Expand in About 2 Weeks Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reaffirmed the expansion of its current Full Self-Driving beta program, noting on Friday evening, “Probably going to a wider beta in ~2 weeks.” Probably going to a wider beta in ~2 weeks — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2020 Musk previously confirmed the FSD beta program would “hopefully” expand to […]
NeoCharge Black Friday 2020 Coupon: $100 Off EV Smart Splitters for Tesla and More
If you have an existing 220-volt outlet in your garage, there’s a really simple way to split it without the need for hiring an electrician. NeoCharge offers smart splitters for your 220-volt outlet, allowing you to plug in both your laundry machine for example, plus your electric vehicle such as your Tesla. The NeoCharge Smart […]
Full Self-Driving Beta 5: Smart Summon Test [VIDEO]
In a video released Thursday, YouTube host and Tesla owner Chuck Cook shares a sample of the newly-released Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 5 and Smart Summon. The video shows a moderately-successful Smart Summon, with some problems showing up more regularly than others. The first couple of tests show the Smart Summon feature making it […]
US Safety Regulator Opens Investigation into 115,000 Tesla Vehicles
Tesla is no stranger to bugs and flaws with its cars, and a new investigation may even expand the number of cars that Tesla will need to address. On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it has opened an investigation into about 115,000 Tesla vehicles, as reported by Reuters. The newest […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 5 Called “Human-Like” in Demo [VIDEO]
We’ve now seen a number of videos showing off Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta and the impressive demonstrations keep coming. In a new video uploaded on Thursday by YouTube channel AIDRIVR, the driver of a Tesla with Autopilot and the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta (2020.44.15.3) drives with the autonomous-driving system engaged, while talking about what makes […]
Canada’s Durham Region to Get 60 New Electric Vehicle Chargers
The Government of Canada has announced the Durham Region in southern Ontario will be getting 60 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, part of a $296,000 CAD investment. Federal funding is coming through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). The Canadian government wants all new cars sold in Canada to be zero-emission by 2040. […]
Tesla Model 3 Shows Off Cool Rainbow, Holographic Wrap
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has already stated that Giga Berlin will have “the world’s most advanced paint shop.” However, it looks like some Tesla owners couldn’t wait, and have already taken their paint needs into their own hands. A Tesla Model 3 with a colorful rainbow holographic wrap was spotted and shared on Reddit by […]
Drag Race: Tesla Model S vs. Lamborghini Huracan [VIDEO]
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been beating traditional petrol vehicles left and right this year, and the trend is likely to stop anytime soon. Still, it seems like there must be a match for Tesla and other EVs which are currently dominating the racing space, right? In a video uploaded Wednesday by YouTube channel Auto Trader, […]
First Teardowns: SpaceX Starlink Dish and Router [VIDEOS]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet was recently made available for a limited public beta in parts of the United States and Canada, and those trying it out so far are sharing rave reviews about the new technology. In videos uploaded earlier this month, YouTube channels Kenneth Keither and Turtle Herding have uploaded videos sharing the breakdowns […]
Tesla Voice Commands for Air Suspension Ride Height Coming Says Elon Musk
Ask and ye shall receive, right? That’s what it has come down to when responding to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter. You never know who he will reply to and what he will say. When a request was made to have voice commands available to control air suspension ride height, available currently on the […]
New Tesla Roadster Will Have ‘Special Colors’ Says Elon Musk
The new Tesla Roadster is described by Tesla as “the quickest car in the world, with record-setting acceleration, range and performance.” For those wondering what colours the new Roadster will come in, CEO Elon Musk shed more light yesterday. “We will have special colors for new Roadster, as we did for the original,” said Musk […]
European 2021 Tesla Model 3 vs. 2020 Tesla Model 3 [VIDEO]
Tesla’s incremental changes keep fans and other onlookers interested on an ongoing basis, but it can be easy to forget just how far the company’s cars have come since we see so little change year-over-year. In a video uploaded Tuesday, YouTube channel RSymons Ltd shares a side-by-side comparison of the 2020 Tesla Model 3 with […]
New Tesla Winter Driving Tips Shared on Website
While electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a part of the mainstream auto industry, there are still a few caveats that have yet to be worked out. One such caveat is the variance of battery capacity and range in cold weather. To counter the oncoming winter and its related EV problems, Tesla has shared a […]
SpaceX Looks to Outsource Starlink Dish Production: Report
SpaceX outsourced the production of its Starlink user terminal satellite dishes to a company called STMicroelectronics, as reported by Business Insider. The Swiss company was responsible for building the Starlink satellites currently being used in SpaceX’s public beta, and the contract could easily be worth billions of dollars, according to a source with insider knowledge. […]
Tesla Website Recruiting Engineers for Battery Cell Team
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently tweeted a call for engineers to join the Gigafactory Berlin team. Now, the company has made it clear that they’ll need even more engineers in the years to come. A dedicated page on Tesla’s website is calling for engineers to join the battery cell team while providing information about the […]