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Tesla to expand VPP across Japan with free Powerwall installations
Tesla is set to significantly scale its virtual power plant (VPP) operations across Japan, aiming to help stabilize the country’s power grid by deploying Powerwall home battery systems to commercial clients at no upfront cost. […]
Lucid expands with opening of Phoenix hub and Coolidge facility acquired from Nikola
Lucid has significantly expanded its operations in Arizona with the official opening of its new Phoenix Hub and manufacturing site in Coolidge. The expansion is thanks to Lucid’s April $30 million acquisition of assets from […]
NHTSA Streamlines Autonomous Vehicle Exemption Process, Boosting Prospects for Tesla Cybercab
In a significant move that could accelerate the path to commercial deployment of Tesla’s Cybercab, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a major update to its Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework. The […]
Tesla Slashes Model S and Model X Inventory Prices in the U.S. Following Refresh
Tesla has significantly lowered the prices of its remaining pre-refresh Model S and Model X inventory in the U.S., with discounts reaching up to $6,800 for new vehicles and nearly $12,000 on demo models. The […]
Tesla Creates Subsidiary in Morocco as It Eyes Expansion into Africa
Tesla has officially taken the first step to enter the Moroccan market with the formation of a new subsidiary, Tesla Morocco, marking Tesla’s first direct venture into Africa. Tesla Morocco was established on May 27, […]
Tesla Launches Updated Model S and Model X in the U.S. with More Features, New Looks, and Higher Prices
Tesla has officially unveiled updated versions of its premium electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X, for the U.S. market. The latest refresh brings significant upgrades to both vehicles, including new exterior styling, enhanced […]
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Tesla Boombox retrofit now available from Tesla [Update]
It took a few months, but Tesla has released an official retrofit for the pedestrian warning speaker (PWS) that will enable the new Boombox feature. According to information received by Tesla Owners Online founder Trev […]
DIY frunk table makes the perfect Tesla Model 3 camp kitchen [Video]
Camping in your Tesla has become a popular past time. The fold flat seats in the Model 3 make the back seat and rear cargo area the perfect spot for a good night’s sleep in […]
Tesla Model 3 becomes world’s best selling luxury sedan, Elon Musk predicts Model Y will soon be best selling car of any kind
Tesla has announced the Model 3 has become the world’s best selling luxury sedan. In reaching the top spot, the electric sedan beat out the likes of perennial favourites, the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes Benz […]
First Tesla Model 3 with new wood door trim delivered in the US, and it comes with a surprise [Update]
Earlier this month Tesla updated the Design Studio for the Model 3 in North America, adding the new wood grain door trim. Now the first vehicle with the updated design has been delivered in Indiana, […]
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Chip shortage leads to Tesla excluding secondary steering component that may impact future FSD capability: Report
Even though Tesla performed better than most automakers in 2021, it was not immune to the semiconductor chip shortage that plagued more than just the automotive industry last year. Part of the reason the company […]
Tesla seat belt chime issue that will be fixed over-the-air triggers NHTSA recall
Tesla will soon be deploying an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct an issue with the audible seat belt reminder chime. The issue has triggered a recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]
Tesla Model Y orders in Israel expected to launch soon as first shipment of cars arrive this month
Tesla has yet to open up their orders books for the Model Y in Israel, but it looks like that is going to change very soon. According to a report by the Globes publication, sources […]
Shipment of Tesla Model Ys arrive in Dubai for first deliveries in United Arab Emirates
Tesla appears ready to begin the first Model Y deliveries in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the next few weeks. The automaker opened up its order books for the electric SUV in September 2021, […]
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DragTimes puts the Tesla Model S Performance up against the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
When BBC’s Top Gear released their video of a Tesla Model S Performance going head-to-head with a new Porsche Taycan Turbo S, many were quick to question the validity of the race and if it […]
EPA rejects Elon Musk’s claim they mistakenly left the door open on their test Model S
Earlier this week on Tesla’s Q1 2020 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk claimed the EPA rated range of the Model S would have been 400+ miles, had it not been for the EPA making a […]
Tesla Model S should have a 400 mile range, but the EPA made this mistake during testing
During yesterday’s Q1 2020 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the flagship Model S should actually have a range that is 9 miles higher than the current rating, topping out at an equal 400 […]
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SpaceX records a Falcon 9 rocket crash, but it’s not what you expect
SpaceX has recorded a Falcon 9 rocket crash, although in this particulate case it was not yet launched. The Texas-based company builds its engines and rockets in one place and moves them to another for […]
SpaceX launches South Korea’s first ever moon mission
Yesterday, SpaceX launched South Korea’s first-ever deep-space mission on a Falcon 9 rocket. The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), otherwise called Danuri, is the first step toward a planned robotic moon landing by 2030. As […]
SpaceX has risen another $250 million in private equity funding
According to a disclosed securities filing, SpaceX raised an additional $250 million in an equity round last month. This latest sum means that SpaceX has raised $2 billion in private equity funding in 2022 alone. […]
FCC is looking at freeing up additional spectrum for Starlink and Project Kuiper
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) updated its rules yesterday to permit higher-orbiting geostationary satellites to use the 17 GHz band. The 17 GHz band was previously used for TV broadcasts, but the FCC is now […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger in Cornwall, Ontario expands with 2 new stalls
Tesla owners driving through Cornwall, Ontario now have more Supercharger stalls to plug in to. After several weeks of construction, the Cornwall Supercharger has increased from 6 to 8 stalls. Unfortunately the site was not […]
Tesla Supercharger in Boisbriand now open [Quebec]
Nearly a full year after construction first began, the Boisbriand Supercharger in Quebec is finally open. Located at 2605 Rue d’Annemasse, the site features 8 V3 Supercharger stalls in the parking lot of the IGA […]
First look: Starlink WiFi speed tests from Supercharger in Surrey, British Columbia
Yesterday Drive Tesla reported on the first sighting of a Starlink dish installed at a Supercharger in Canada. The free WiFi service was already active, and Tesla cars at the Surrey Supercharger connected automatically to […]
