Tesla Quietly Axes Regenerative Braking Strength Option in Newer Models
Both Tesla and the electric vehicle (EV) company’s fanbase are akin to the process of swapping out new and old features, as new models are delivered over the years. However, not every change is a hit with fans. According to Electrek, Tesla has silently removed a driver control option for regenerative braking capacity in its […]
SpaceX Now Bidding on $20 Billion FCC Fund for Rural Internet
Starlink low-Earth orbit internet service is seeming closer and closer, and the bidding for an exciting potential contract could even further accelerate the implementation of its services through taxpayer money. Starlink parent company, SpaceX, stands to win a contract with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding money from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), as […]
Tesla Supercharger in North Charleston, South Carolina, Now Open
Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger network in the United States, with the latest location to go live was today in North Charleston, South Carolina, according to updates from Supercharge. This Tesla Supercharger is located at 4855 Tanger Outlet Blvd, in North Charleston, at Tanger Outlets Charleston. This location has 8 of the newest V3 […]
Tesla Offers Supercharger Savings in California This Weekend
Tesla says its customers in California can “save on Supercharging this weekend.” In a notice sent to customers, Tesla explains, “planning to travel this weekend? Avoid the rush and charge for $0.09/kWh before 9AM and after 9PM at select California Superchargers on October 31 and November 1.” “This weekend, tap the Supercharger map pin from […]
Tesla Browser Plays Google Stadia: Here is Assassin’s Creed [VIDEO]
The idea of gaming inside one’s Tesla is heating up, with owners sharing videos of themselves playing games and the company planning to develop its own game studio. Now, in a post on Reddit, a Tesla owner has posted a picture of himself playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for Stadia inside his Tesla. The user also […]
Tesla to Open New Service Centers Every Week in 2021: Report
For those interested in zero-emission vehicles, now feels like the perfect time to be alive – but for customers with zero-emission vehicles, vehicle service is seriously lacking in comparison with gas cars, and Tesla is no stranger to the problem. Now, Tesla has stated internally that it would be getting ready to make a massive […]
Tesla Supercharger Opening in Hrútafjörður, Iceland
Image via mbl.is The Tesla Model 3, and a number of other electric vehicles (EVs), are selling better than ever in Iceland, with the country helping to lead the charge into a zero-emission vehicle world alongside a number of other countries. Starting next week, Tesla will open new Supercharging locations for its customers in Iceland. […]
Tesla Terafactory Texas Construction Update Oct. 28 [4K VIDEO]
Tesla’s Terafactory Austin and Gigafactory Berlin are both well underway right now, and new progress updates come in on a pretty much week-to-week basis at this point. In a new video released by Jeff Roberts on YouTube, Terafactory Texas is shown under progress as of Wednesday, depicting a number of exciting new additions to the […]
Tesla Model 3 Leads European EV Sales in September 2020
Each month feels more robust than the last for electric vehicle (EV) sales, with both growing demand around the world and growing access to charging, service, and the EVs themselves. In September 2020, Europe EV sales saw a record month with a 12% share of the entire vehicle market, with a total of 160,000 EV […]
Panasonic Developing New Battery for Tesla Based on 4680 Cell Format
The role of the electric vehicle (EV) battery has shifted considerably over the past few years, and now, more than ever before, EV batteries are in incredibly high demand trying to keep up with the budding EV market. On Thursday, Panasonic stated that it was working to create a new battery cell for Tesla, based […]
Tesla Full-Self Driving Now Costs $10,000 in the U.S.; Here are More Videos
As promised, Tesla has increased the price of its Full Self-Driving add-on for Autopilot in the United States, now at $10,000 USD. CEO Elon Musk originally said the $2,000 USD increase was coming across the board on October 26, but delayed it one week after pushback from customers. He also limited the price increase to […]
Tesla 2020.44 Software Update Release Notes: What’s New
Tesla’s 2020.44 software update started rolling out tonight in the United States. According to @TeslaFi, this release was detected on a single Model 3 Performance in California, that happens to be using the service. Teslascope, a similar stats tracking service for Tesla owners, did not detect any vehicles receiving this 2020.44 update yet. Tesla is […]
New Tesla Service Center Coming to Puerto Rico: Report
New Tesla service centers, showrooms, and factories are popping up all over the world, with further plans of development already in the works. According to a post on Reddit, Puerto Rico is now gaining its very own Tesla service center, as depicted by a building permit posted on the fence of the new property in […]
Tesla Model 3 Sound Issue: No Fix Yet, Only Promise of Firmware Update
As a brand, Tesla is no stranger to bugs or design flaws. Still, seeing certain recurring bugs, especially those that place the driver in danger, can make any electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast’s blood boil. For one specific example, Tesla owners are seeing a recurring bug where the sound of anything within the car does not […]
Tesla Details its UK Energy Plan, Virtual Power Plant in Email
Plans are in motion throughout the world for electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla, and the newest story is bringing clean energy to millions outside of the country’s home in the United States (US). Tesla has officially launched its energy plan for United Kingdom (UK) customers, having made the initial filing in May 2020, as reported […]