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BYD’s FinDreams to Supply Battery Cells for Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory
Tesla has reportedly tapped BYD’s battery manufacturing unit, FinDreams, as a new cell supplier for its upcoming Megafactory in Shanghai. According to a report by LatePost, the partnership between Tesla and BYD is set to […]
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SpaceX Receives FAA Approval for Fourth Starship Test Flight on June 6, 2024
SpaceX has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket. According to the license issued by the FAA on Tuesday, the launch is scheduled for June […]
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Baidu’s V20 Maps for Tesla Revealed; Paves Way for FSD in China
Baidu Maps demonstrated the performance of its new V20 maps in real-life tests on a Tesla. The company announced that its new product, lane-level navigation, will soon be launched on Tesla cars in China. This […]
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Tesla set to deploy battery-powered trains for worker shuttle to Giga Berlin
Tesla’s Giga Berlin workers will soon be riding on battery-powered trains to work as the EV maker has decided to electrify the train shuttle it built for its factory workers, as reported by the Berliner […]
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Tesla sales in China grow 17% in May
Tesla’s sales in China experienced a notable rebound in May. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla sold 72,573 units last month, marking a 16.7% increase from April’s 62,167 units. The uptick in […]
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Tesla shutting down Giga Berlin for five days in June
Tesla has scheduled five days of downtime at Giga Berlin in June, marking the third time Tesla has shut down production in Germany this year, however the two previous shutdowns were due to external factors […]
Cybertruck News
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will come with 1 MW+ fast charging
Tesla delivered the first electric Semi trucks to PepsiCo at a special event at Giga Nevada on Thursday. While that was big news five years in the making, Elon Musk also revealed some big news […]
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Tesla mobile app update adds Semi assets and Cybertruck references for the first time
Tesla released a new version of their mobile app on the iOS App Store on Thursday night, version 4.14.3. While the release notes said no new features were added, there were several items added behind […]
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Tesla Cybertruck production inches closer with new job postings [Update]
Tesla has published several job postings related to Cybertruck production, in the clearest sign yet that the futuristic electric truck is getting closer to reality. The Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019, and had an […]
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Franz von Holzhausen talks Tesla Cybertruck at former school, ArtCenter College of Design [Video]
Students at one of the preeminent automotive design colleges in the US recently got to experience the original Tesla Cybertruck prototype in person thanks to one of its former students, Franz von Holzhausen. Tesla’s Chief […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla owner claims brake failure as Model 3 flies into Greater Columbus Convention Center at 70mph [Video]
Another Tesla owner is claiming brake failure after his Model 3 went airborne and crashed into the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The incident actually occurred last week on May 4, but footage from nearby surveillance […]
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Tesla increases prices for all Model S, 3, X and Y variants in Canada
Tesla has been busy adjusting prices in Canada on Thursday night. The price of Full Self-Driving Capability has increased by $2,200, and both Model Y variants were also increased by $1,000 and $1,100. Not to […]
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Attempted Tesla Model 3 theft in San Francisco highlights importance of PIN to Drive
An unfortunate incident that recently took place in San Francisco, California highlights the importance of one of Tesla’s lesser known safety features – PIN to Drive. The incident took place a few days ago where […]
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Tesla accounts for 78% of California EV purchases in Q1 2022
Even though Tesla has moved their headquarters from California to Texas, residents of the Golden State love buying Teslas. According to the latest sales figures for the first quarter of 2022 from California Energy Commission […]
Model Y News
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Tesla helping Norway to achieve its EV goal as Model Y was most popular car in 2022
Tesla is one of the reasons Norway will reach its ambitious transport electrification goal. Four cars out of five bought in 2022 in the Nordic country were electric. Tesla sold the most cars for a […]
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Two children unharmed, parents suffer non life-threatening injuries after Tesla Model Y falls 250ft down steep cliff [Update]
The Tesla Model Y has a perfect five-star safety rating, and is one of the safest cars ever tested. That high level of safety was on full display after a serious crash in California on […]
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Tesla Model Y is the top-selling vehicle in Europe in November
The Tesla Model Y is ending the year strong in Europe and was named the number-one selling vehicle in November. Per Automotive News Europe, the vehicle sold 19,133 units, a gain of more than 260 […]
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NHTSA investigating Tesla again after two more crashes likely to have involved Autopilot or FSD
Even Tesla will tell you self-driving is not an easy nut to crack, despite being at the forefront of the technology. The National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHTSA) has added two more crashes to the […]
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Model S News
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Older Tesla Model S/X vehicles now eligible for complimentary Autopilot camera upgrades
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are now eligible to receive free Autopilot camera upgrades. The offer is only valid for those owners whose car was built prior to September 2017, […]
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Dozens of Tesla Model S and X vehicles spotted around Fremont Factory
Recent footage of Tesla’s Fremont Factory have revealed what appears to be dozens of newly produced Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles. The footage shows a fleet of Model S and Model X vehicles […]
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Tesla updates Design Studio to list new and increased range estimates, updated specs, and new naming conventions [Update]
Tesla has made some significant changes to its website tonight, updating several aspects of the Design Studio to give customers more information before purchasing a car. The changes also include updated specs for each based […]
Model X News
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Tesla switches to new lithium-ion 12-volt battery in Model S/X refresh
Even though your Tesla is powered by a large lithium-ion battery, the vehicle also relies on a traditional 12-volt battery to power a number of the vehicle’s functions. Like conventional gas cars, if the 12v […]
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Yoke steering wheel – a new normal?
In last week’s Q4 2020 earnings call Tesla revealed its refreshed Model S & Model X. One of the most visible, maybe even controversial changes is the introduction of a Yoke steering wheel with haptic […]
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Tesla officially recalls Model S/X to replace faulty MCU1 memory cards
Tesla has reportedly advised their Service Centers of an imminent recall to replace the 8GB embedded Multi-Media-Cards (eMMCs) in older Model S and Model X vehicles. In an announcement on the company’s website, the automaker […]
SpaceX News
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Starlink dish about the size of a laptop spotted in FCC filing
They say everything is bigger in Texas, but SpaceX is going the opposite direction by slimming out its Starlink dish to about the size of a laptop. The smaller stature of the new dish will make […]
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SpaceX launches Starlink V2 mini satellites, nails 100th consecutive booster landing
SpaceX completed its latest Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station yesterday evening. For the first time the launch included 21 next-generation Starlink internet satellites, which the aerospace company calls the V2 mini. Liftoff! […]
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SpaceX unveils new Starlink V2 ‘Mini’ satellites to boost network capacities
SpaceX has taken the wraps off its new Starlink V2 ‘Mini’ satellites with updated capabilities. The reveal comes as the company prepares to load them on a Falcon 9 payload for the upcoming launch. These satellites […]
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SpaceX expanding operations in Redmond, Washington
SpaceX’s facility in Redmond, Washington is about to be expanded. The base is where the company’s engineers develop the satellites that deliver Starlink connection from orbit, according to Seattle Times. The report is provided by commercial […]
Supercharger News
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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 […]
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Tesla files plans for 88 stall Supercharger in Quartzsite, Arizona
Tesla is continuing to expand their Supercharger network at a rapid pace, and one of the largest Supercharger stations the company is planning to build won’t be in its biggest market of California. According to […]
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Simcoe Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla owners in southern Ontario have a new Supercharger station after the Simcoe Supercharger finally came online yesterday, seven months after construction first started. Back in May we told you about the new Supercharger being […]