Tesla May Build Factory in Indonesia Hints Official
US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is in talks with Indonesian officials, and the result will be an even-more global EV brand. Tesla is discussing the idea of building a battery factory in Indonesia, according to CNBC Indonesia. Specifically, the Indonesian government is directing the company to build its factory in Batang, Central Java, an […]
Tesla Confirms it is Exporting Made in China Model 3 to Europe
The Tesla Model 3 is selling at alarming rates around the world. With electric vehicle (EV) demand higher than ever and consistent price drops to the whole lineup, it’s becoming more globally possible to purchase and own a Tesla. On Monday, Tesla stated that it would begin exporting its Model 3s made in China to […]
Tesla Cancels its 7-Day Return Policy in the USA and Canada
Tesla appears to have cancelled its 7-day return policy for new deliveries in both the United States and Canada, in a change made last week. The company’s website for its return policy is no longer available, but a copy of it is accessible on the web via Google cache. “Owning a Tesla vehicle means you […]
SpaceX Starlink BITS License Approved in Canada by CRTC
SpaceX Starlink internet looks to be one step closer to becoming a reality in Canada, as the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CTRC) has approved a Basic International Telecommunications Services (BITS) licence for the latter. According to decision written by CRTC Secretary General, Claude Doucet, the SpaceX Starlink application saw 2,585 interventions from the public, […]
SpaceX Launches 60 More Starlink Internet Satellites, Now Over 800 in Orbit
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into space today, unloading another 60 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit. The launch took place from the Kennedy Space Center on Sunday morning, with another launch set for Wednesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/nocQLTMe1G — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 18, 2020 Today’s launch brings Starlink’s low earth […]
New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Overview [Oct. 1-15]
Tesla is working tirelessly to add more Supercharger stations to its repertoire. Let’s take a look at the new Supercharger stations that have started catering to Tesla owners in the U.S. during the first half of October, with data compiled thanks to Supercharge. Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Oct. 1, […]
Tesla Giga Austin Construction Update Oct. 17: First Structure Erected [4K VIDEO]
Jeff Roberts on YouTube has been faithfully delivering aerial construction updates for Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and he’s brought us yet another update for Oct. 17. This update is unlike any other, however — it showcases the very first structure to be erected on the 2,481 acre site. Compared to as recently as last […]
Tesla Sales Centers Coming to Saskatoon and Winnipeg
In a tweet published on Saturday, @saskevca reveals that Tesla is looking for sales advisors in Saskatoon and Winnipeg in Canada. The information comes directly from the official Tesla website, where two new job listings for a Tesla Advisor (Sales) can be found — one in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and the other in Winnipeg, Manitoba. .@Tesla […]
Some Tesla Owners Seeing Free ‘Premium Connectivity’ Subscriptions in Canada
Image via Rich S. From Facebook It appears Tesla is offering up a freebie to select Tesla owners in Canada, in the form of free unlimited access to a Premium Connectivity subscription. According to Orlando B.F. from the Tesla Model 3 Canadian Group on Facebook, Premium Connectivity is showing up in accounts, noting it “Free […]
Tesla Solar Roof Install Timelapse Recorded in Kansas [VIDEO]
A recent Tesla Solar Roof install by Weddle and Sons Roofing was documented in a timelapse video. The installation took place in Topeka Kansas and lasted four days. The roofing company explains, “this condensed version of our time lapse covers 4 days of installing the PV tiles, glass tiles, and flashings. Tear-off of the existing […]
New Tesla Model 3 Power Trunk Spotted, Powered by One Strut on Driver Side
Tesla’s Model 3 power trunk has been seen in the wild, as shared by Tesla YouTube channel Tesla Raj. This week Tesla updated its Model 3 by adding a factory chrome delete, heat pump, new center console, increased range, new wheel options and more—including a powered lift gate. In the photo, we see there is […]
Tesla 2020.40.8 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.40.8 software update this Saturday evening, according to @TeslaFi. According to TeslaFi’s database of owners, this update is rolling out to Model S and Model X so far in the United States. Tesla 2020.40.8 software update release notes shared by @CraigSeiden note the update only “contains minor improvements and […]
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Construction Update for Oct. 16 [4K VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, @Gf4Tesla gives us another aerial view of the construction progress on Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory as of October 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuown0IMT2c&feature=youtu.be First of all, let’s talk about the elephant in the room — it would appear that news reports of construction at the site being stopped were absolutely false, as we […]
Nikola Stock Falls as General Motors Deal Comes Into Question
Following a statement in which Nikola Corp.’s CEO said the company will still be able to proceed with its plans if the technology sharing and manufacturing deal with General Motors falls through, share prices fell as much as 16% by end of trading on Friday — reports Bloomberg Green. Nikola CEO says the startup’s plans are […]
Tesla Overtakes Apple as Top Investment Choice for Millennials: Report
According to Teslarati, Tesla has successfully taken over Apple as the go-to stock for millennials to invest in. This information comes from Apex Clearing — a custody and clearing company out of Dallas, Texas. In a report the firm released for Q3 2020, Apex Clearing announced that Tesla has definitively taken over as the #1 most […]