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Volkswagen Temporarily Cuts EV Production at German Plants Amid Slowing Demand
Volkswagen is scaling back electric vehicle (EV) production in Germany, announcing temporary shutdowns and reduced shifts at several of its key factories. The decision was made because of both weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars and […]
Tesla Hosts Firefighter Training in Southern California
Tesla hosted a specialized training event in San Bernardino, California, this week aimed at equipping firefighters and first responders with the knowledge needed to handle emergencies involving electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium-ion batteries. Hundreds of […]
United Airlines to Expand Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Boeing 737 Jets Starting October 15
United Airlines is preparing to bring high-speed Starlink internet to its more of its aircraft. Beginning October 15, the carrier will debut its first Boeing 737-800 equipped with the Starlink’s satellite connectivity on a flight […]
Tesla’s Sales Decline in Europe Extends Through August
Tesla’s footing in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market is looking increasingly shaky as sales continue to fall, even while overall demand for EVs accelerates across the region. New registration data shows the automaker posted another […]
China Issues Draft Safety Standards Targeting Hidden EV Door Handles
We told you last week that China was moving to tighten safety standards on one of the auto industry’s trendiest design features: flush, hidden door handles. Now the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) […]
Rivian Begins Road Testing Hundreds of R2 Production-Intent Units
Rivian has taken a major step toward launching its highly anticipated R2 SUV, revealing that it has already built “hundreds” of production-intent models for testing and validation, with those vehicles now hitting the roads across […]
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Model 3 News
Tesla Touchless Test Drive events coming to British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec
If you want to get behind the wheel of a Tesla vehicle for a taste of what its like driving the best electric vehicle, now is your chance. The automaker is taking the Model 3 […]
Tesla dominates U.S. EV market taking 72% of registrations in Q1 2021
Tesla posted a record first quarter of 2021, delivering nearly 185,000 cars around the world in the three month period. A large portion of those sales went to the US, where new vehicle registration data […]
Tesla opens pop-up stores in Romania and Hungary
Tesla last week opened up the Design Studio for orders in Romania and Hungary. At the same time the company has opened its first pop-up stores in both country’s capital cities. Tesla Romania Pop-Up Store […]
Backseat Autopilot driver gets released from jail, vows to continue his idiotic ways
A Tesla Model 3 owner was arrested yesterday by California Highway Patrol (CHP) for sitting in the backseat of his car while Autopilot was engaged. It appears as though his arrest for reckless driving and […]
Model Y News
Tesla installing prefabricated Superchargers at Giga Texas as more than 400 Model Ys now sit outside the factory
With Giga Fest less than one month away, crews are continuing to put on some of the finishes at Giga Texas. The latest addition is a new set of 12 Superchargers at the south end […]
Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]
Tesla Model Y trounces Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW in high-end SUV sales in China in February
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove to be a popular choice among buyers in China, having easily outsold the likes of Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW last month. According to figures from the […]
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S officially receives new 647km EPA rating
Not so long ago, Elon Musk claimed the EPA mistakenly left the door open on their Model S test vehicle, depleting the battery by 2% overnight. According to Musk, this resulted in a range estimate […]
Model 3 owner adds LED lights to Tesla charging cable to visualize electric flow
This modification has absolutely no use at all other than making your Tesla look even cooler while charging at home. Tesla owner and fan Robert Lin added these LED lights to his Tesla Wall Connector […]
Watch a gutted Tesla Model S P100D take on one modified V8 muscle car after another
It appears not everyone is up to date on how quick a Tesla Model S P100D can be in a drag race. If you follow the Tesla drag racing scene at all, you likely already […]
Model X News
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Students in rural Virginia to get SpaceX Starlink thanks to $233,000 grant
More students in rural Virginia with limited or no internet access will soon be able to browse the web using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service through a $233,000 grant from The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development […]
SpaceX donates Starlink terminals to Florida, repositions satellites following Hurricane Ian
After Hurricane Ian ripped through southwest Florida earlier last week, SpaceX has stepped up to help the battered region. In a press conference Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced SpaceX was donating 100 Starlink terminals for […]
SpaceX receives Starlink license in Qatar
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced on Wednesday it has granted SpaceX a license to provide Starlink satellite internet service. According to the CRA, SpaceX subsidiary Starlink Satellite Qatar was awarded an Individual License for […]
SpaceX unveils new Flat High Performance Starlink dish for Maritime users
After recently building its 1 millionth Starlink dish at its facilities in Redmond, Washington, SpaceX has unveiled an all-new dish for Maritime users. This is the same dish that we saw being installed on Royal […]
Supercharger News
Chilliwack Tesla Supercharger now open [British Columbia]
It took a little longer than originally planned, but the Tesla Supercharger in Chilliwack, British Columbia is now open. Construction of the 12-stall V3 Supercharger began all the way back in September, with work completing […]
All Tesla Supercharger stations in the Netherlands now open to other EVs
After first launching in the Netherlands last November, Tesla recently expanded their Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program to two more countries, France and Norway. The pilot program was limited to a specific number of stations in […]
Vandals hit new Tesla Supercharger station in Oakhurst, California [Update]
Just last month a new Supercharger in Surrey, British Columbia was targeted by vandals, with four of the V3 charging cable being cut just days before it was scheduled to open. There has now been […]
