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Tesla Megapack-Powered Energy Storage Facility Goes Online in Scotland
Scotland has added a new battery energy storage site (BESS) powered by Tesla Megapacks. The Jamesfield BESS is a joint venture between TagEnergy and Harmony Energy. The 49 MW/98 MWh Jamesfield BESS is located near […]
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SpaceX Will Be Ready for Next Starship Launch in 6 Weeks
SpaceX will be ready for the next Starship launch in just six weeks, according to the president and chief operating officer. Whether the company will be able to meet this schedule will depend on how […]
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Shell to sell off 1,000 retail locations for EV charging expansion
Shell has announced a major pivot in its business strategy, focusing on expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and divesting approximately 1,000 of its retail sites within the next two years. According to Shell’s […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets 25-mile range boost with tonneau cover closed
A lot has been said about the range of the Cybertruck. While Tesla wasn’t able to deliver on their 500 mile (804km) range target (although it will come close with the release of the optional […]
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Tesla rolls out new trailer alarm feature in latest Cybertruck software update [2024.8.4]
Tesla has released its latest software update for the Cybertruck, and it includes a brand new towing that will hopefully migrate to the Model X and Model Y as well. The new feature is included […]
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Jaguar Disables I-Pace’s Third-Party Smart Charging Features
The Jaguar I-Pace is on its way out, with the automaker preparing to stop production of its only electric vehicle (EV), and all of its gas-powered vehicles, in preparation for an all-EV future. While there […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla begins installing redesigned Cybertruck aero covers
Tesla has started installing new and redesigned aero covers on Cybertrucks, nearly six months after the company stopped including them on new deliveries. Back in late January Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks to new owners with […]
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Wichita throws their hat in the ring with a bid for the Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this year he was on the hunt for a new location in the central US to be the site of the future Cybertruck Gigafactory. Since then we’ve seen some […]
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Jay Leno’s Garage to air Tesla Cybertruck episode in season 6, which premiers May 20
Update: The episode with Elon Musk will air on May 27th, 2020. It has been a few months since we first saw Jay Leno and Tesla CEO Elon Musk driving along LA streets in the […]
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Here’s what the Tesla Cybertruck may look like after Elon Musk revealed new design elements
Earlier this week we told you about the new details that emerged about the Tesla Cybertruck after Elon Musk discussed them on Twitter. Among the changes was on overall reduction in size and a lower […]
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Elon Musk reveals new details about the Tesla Cybertruck
It feels like it has been forever since Tesla and Elon Musk unveiled the polarizing Cybertruck to the world. It turns out Tesla has been hard at work refining the electric pickup truck based on […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range RWD in the US
Tesla has brought back the once popular Model 3 Long Range (LR) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). The new Model 3 variant offers the best value in the Tesla lineup, but unfortunately is only available in the […]
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Tesla adds Cold Weather software upgrade to activate heated steering wheel and heated rear seats in 2021 Model 3 SR+ [Update]
Earlier tonight Tesla lowered the price of the rear heated seats upgrade for Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) owners. At the same time, owners of recently delivered 2021 SR+ cars saw the upgrade disappear […]
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Tesla lowers price of rear heated seat upgrade for Model 3 SR+ owners [Update]
Nearly two years after first introducing the rear heated seat upgrade for Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 owners, Tesla has reduced the price of the over-the-air (OTA) upgrade. Until tonight, owners who had the […]
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Model Y and Model 3 top November car sales in Norway, Tesla continues to be the #1 car brand in 2021
Tesla, and electric vehicles (EVs) in general continue to dominate the Norwegian car market. In the month of November the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the country’s top selling cars. Additionally, nine of […]
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VGH Millionaire Lottery’s Early Bird draw includes a Tesla Model 3
If you’re feeling lucky and want to support a good cause, the VGH Millionaire Lottery in B.C. is giving you the chance to win a Tesla Model 3. The lottery, which supports specialized adult health […]
Model Y News
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Tesla releases ‘Energy Boost’ to add more range to Model Y RWD in the US
Tesla has now started offering Energy Boost, a software upgrade which will add up to 50 miles (80km) of driving range for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the US. The upgrade is unfortunately […]
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First Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y involved in accident
Tesla CEO Elon Musk personally delivered the first made-in-Germany Model Ys to their new owners earlier this week. Unfortunately just two days later and one of those first 30 vehicles has been involved in an […]
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Tesla brings Lidar-equipped Model Y to Canada for ground-truthing ahead of FSD Beta release [Update]
With the Canadian release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta hopefully just a few days away, a Model Y with Tesla’s California manufacturer plates has been spotted in Ontario, Canada. What makes this sighting interesting is […]
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Tesla Model Y added to Hertz’s EV rental fleet in the US
As part of their continuing efforts to lead the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the rental car industry, Hertz has added the Tesla Model Y to its EV rental fleet in the United States. […]
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Two truck loads of Model Ys spotted leaving Giga Texas
With the opening of Giga Berlin officially out of the way, Tesla is now focused on opening their other new factory, Giga Texas. While the automaker continues to wait for final certification to begin production, […]
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Model S News
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets big price bump 24 hours before official introduction, Model Y price also increased
The Tesla Model S Plaid has seen its price increase substantially just 24 hours before the official delivery event at Fremont tomorrow night. Not to be left out of the party, the Model Y also […]
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Tesla updates Model S Tempest wheel design and removes red calipers from Plaid S/X
After officially removing the Model S Plaid+ earlier in the day, Tesla has made some other changes to the Design Studio for both the Model S and Model X. New Tempest Wheels Tesla’s flagship sedan […]
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Deep Crimson refresh Tesla Model S spotted at Fremont factory
Last year CEO Elon Musk said the opening of the advanced paint shop at Giga Berlin would bring a new colour to Tesla’s lineup – deep crimson. Just a few days later Ride The Lightning […]
Model X News
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Tesla Model X goes head to head against Mercedes Benz EQC and Audi e-tron in towing test
While we wait for the day that Tesla releases its much anticipated pick-up truck, the Model X is still a great option if you need to tow using an electric vehicle. This was confirmed last […]
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How to access Plex and Apple Music on your Tesla
Did you know you can access and watch Plex videos on your Tesla? This hack was discovered recently, and it’s a great way to get more video content to your vehicle. First, you obviously need […]
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Tesla’s glass roof on Model X shows off its strength in freak accident [VIDEO]
One of the more unique features of Tesla vehicles is the glass roof, available in different extents on all models. The Model X glass roof is the largest at roughly 31 square feet in size, […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Now Has Over 400,000 Starlink Customers in Canada
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now providing high-speed satellite internet to more than 400,000 active customers across Canada, just three and a half years after the company first launched its service in Canada. This […]
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Starlink app cracks top 100 list in US iPhone app store for the first time
After a few years in the Apple app store, the Starlink app broke through into the top 100 most downloaded apps in the US. As per the app-tracking firm SensorTower, the Starlink app surged to […]
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Iran blocks Starlink website after Elon Musk says he is activating service: Report
On Friday SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he was activating Starlink satellite internet service in Iran, following bipartisan support from US lawmakers. It appears as though the Iranian government is not happy with the possibility […]
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SpaceX ‘activating Starlink’ in Iran following support from US lawmakers
Elon Musk says SpaceX will activate Starlink satellite internet service in Iran following a tweet from the U.S. Secretary of State Andrew Blinkin who said the country has taken steps “to advance internet freedom and […]
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Starlink now providing internet to schools in the Amazon region
In May SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited Sao Paulo to meet with Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The pair discussed how to provide internet connectivity to rural areas of the country and how they could use […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla installs 2,000th Supercharger stall in Norway
Tesla has reached another milestone in the expansion of its Supercharger network, this time in Norway, with the company celebrating the recent installation the 2,000th stall in the Nordic country. Tesla announced the milestone on […]
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Tesla files plans for Hollywood Supercharger with diner and drive-in theater
Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood Supercharger with a diner and drive-in movie theater is one step closer to reality. The company has filed plans with the City of Los Angeles to construct a 28 stall Supercharger and […]
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Tesla announces free Supercharging at select stations for Memorial Day weekend
Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging at select stations in eight states across America for the Memorial Day weekend. According to a special holiday Supercharging page set up on Tesla’s website, you can avoid the […]
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Les Saules Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Eight months after construction first began, the Tesla Supercharger in Les Saules, Quebec is finally open. The 8 stall V3 Supercharger is located in the IGA parking lot at 5005 Blvd de l’Ormière. Construction began […]