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SpaceX Expands in Bastrop with $8M Project and $17.3M Texas Grant
SpaceX is preparing for another wave of growth in Central Texas, with fresh investments in its Bastrop facilities, backed by both private funding and state support totaling more than $25 million. $8 Million Expansion Kicks […]
Tesla’s new Megablock promises 23% faster installs and 40% lower costs
Tesla has unveiled the Megablock, a next-generation utility-scale storage solution designed to set new benchmarks in efficiency, speed of deployment, and cost savings. Building on the success of its widely deployed Megapack systems, Megablock introduces […]
Tesla Falls Below 40% U.S. EV Market Share for First Time Since 2017
Tesla’s grip on the American electric vehicle (EV) market is loosening, with new data showing its share slipping to levels not seen in nearly eight years. According to figures from Cox Automotive shared with Reuters, […]
BC Hydro Launches Canada’s First Pilot Turning Electric School Buses Into Mobile Power Sources
BC Hydro has introduced a groundbreaking pilot project that will turn electric school buses into mobile energy resources, marking the first real-world deployment of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in Canada. The initiative will explore how these […]
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum and Expand Starlink Capabilities
SpaceX has reached an agreement to purchase wireless spectrum from EchoStar Corp. in a transaction valued at approximately $17 billion. The acquisition positions SpaceX to significantly enhance its Starlink satellite internet service and push forward […]
Rear Door Emergency Release Straps For Your Tesla from Jowua [Deal]
When it comes to driving a Tesla, safety, design, and innovation go hand in hand. But what if you could add one simple upgrade that enhances emergency preparedness without compromising the vehicle’s sleek aesthetic? Meet […]
Cybertruck News
Expandable camper turns the Tesla Cybertruck into the ultimate outdoor getaway
Even though the final design of the Tesla Cybertruck hasn’t been revealed, there is no shortage of companies attempting to design and build accessories for the electric truck. The latest to emerge is a new […]
Watch the Tesla Cybertruck roll through New York and Texas in new video
Other than the sighting we reported on yesterday, two of the most recent public outings for the first Cybertruck prototype have been in New York and Texas. Tesla has now put a new promotional video […]
More photos emerge of new Tesla Cybertruck design
Earlier today Drive Tesla reported on the first sighting of a new Cybertruck design. A short video shared with us showed off new side mirrors and four wheel steering, the first time either feature has […]
New Tesla Cybertruck design spotted with side mirrors and rear wheel steering [Video]
A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in California featuring what appears to be the updated design. The video is short but shows off one design feature we knew was coming, and another we suspected was […]
Model 3 News
New York City gets green light to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s for NYPD
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been given the go ahead to purchase up to 250 Tesla Model 3s to add to its fleet of police cruisers. The $12.36 million sole source contract […]
Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021
The Tesla Model 3 is on track to be the number one selling electric vehicle (EV) in Europe. However, Tesla will not be the top-selling EV brand on the continent. Matthias Schmidt, the author of […]
Fremont built Tesla Model 3/Y now include AMD Ryzen processor, 12V Li-Ion battery, and more [Update]
Shortly after being introduced in China, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y cars being built at the Fremont factory have also received a few upgrades. In early December Tesla China started deliveries of the Performance […]
Center console USB ports in recent Model 3/Y builds only support charging devices
In early November Tesla began delivering Model 3 and Model Y cars without USB-C ports in the center console. The ports were not included during production due to a parts shortage, with Tesla promising to […]
Model Y News
Tesla exonerated in another supposed ‘brake failure’ case in China
The evidence has once again proven that claims of brake failure in Tesla cars in China are false. An investigation into a Model Y crash in November that left two people dead and three others […]
Toyota exec calls Tesla Model Y a “work of art” after teardown
Toyota has been a laggard when it comes to embracing the electric revolution, but the Japanese automaker has realized just how far behind they are after performing a teardown of the best selling electric vehicle, […]
Tesla Model Y clinches third straight IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ award
If you are looking for one of the safest cars, you should consider a Tesla Model Y. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has again awarded the electric SUV its Top Safety Pick+ awards […]
Tesla raises Model Y prices in China, South Korea, and Australia
After big price cuts to start the year Tesla has slowly been increasing the price of the Model Y in two of their major markets, the US and China. For the second time in less […]
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Model S News
Refresh Tesla Model S parking lot has nearly 1,000 cars waiting for delivery
Yesterday we reported on the discovery of a large parking lot near Tesla’s Fremont factory that was housing hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles. Thanks to one of our readers we have a better […]
AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]
Parking lot with hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles found near Fremont factory [Update]
With a little over one week to go before the first deliveries officially kick off (hopefully), a parking lot with hundreds of refresh Model S vehicles has been discovered near Tesla’s Fremont factory. In the […]
Model X News
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
First retrofit of HW3.0 goes to a lucky Model S owner in California
It appears as though Tesla has officially started retrofitting their vehicles with the new Hardware 3.0 computer that will one day allow the vehicle to be fully autonomous. Sofiaan Fraval, owner of a 2018 Model […]
Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
SpaceX News
Starlink officially launches in Panama
The latest country to get access to SpaceX’s sattelite internet service Starlink is Panama. Starlink took to Twitter to announce the news after Twitter User Nito Cortizo spotted the addition of Panama to the Starlink […]
Starlink kits now available at Best Buy in the US
SpaceX is continuing to make it easier for customers to purchase Starlink hardware, adding their satellite internet system to Best Buy stores in the US. The addition of Starlink to Best Buy comes just a […]
Seabourn cruise line adds Starlink to expedition fleet
Seabourn, an ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has announced that its two purpose-built expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, will be outfitted with SpaceX’s Starlink. Seabourn Venture is the first ship in the Seabourn […]
SpaceX hires former NASA head of human spaceflight: Report
SpaceX has reportedly made a significant hire, adding NASA’s former head of human spaceflight, Kathy Lueders. The new hire was first reported by CNBC, who said Lueders will be based at the company’s Starbase facility […]
Supercharger News
Port Severn Supercharger now open [Ontario]
The Port Severn Supercharger in Ontario is finally open, giving Tesla owners another spot to charge on their way to cottage country. Construction of the Port Severn Supercharger began back in June. It looked like […]
Wynyard Supercharger now open [Saskatchewan]
One day after announcing their Supercharger network now totals more than 40,000 stalls worldwide, 6 of those stalls belong to a brand new station in Wynyard, Saskatchewan. The Wynard Supercharger is located at the Wynyard […]
Tesla Supercharger network reaches 40,000 stalls around the world
One of Tesla’s biggest and undervalued assets is its Supercharger network, and today the company announced the network now includes over 40,000 stalls around the world. The milestone was reached just over 10 years after […]
