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Genesis close to deal with Lucid for electric motors: Report
Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand, may be close to sealing a deal with Lucid. The South Korean brand is about to conclude the purchase of electric motors from the American company according to Sisa Journal. The […]
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Botswana gives green light to Starlink to operate
Botswana is the latest African nation to approve Starlink services in their country. In a Facebook post announcing the decision, President Mokgweetsi Masisi celebrated the move. He also confirmed that he had asked government regulators […]
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2025 Rivian R1T and R1S To Gain LFP Battery Pack and Heat Pump
Rivian is set to introduce a series of enhancements and updates for the 2025 R1T and R1S, according to documents from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The documents, first shared on the Rivian Forums, […]
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Peter Rawlinson Critiques Tesla’s Focus, Sees Opportunity for Lucid to Lead EV Innovation
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson has expressed concerns about Tesla’s current trajectory, suggesting that the EV manufacturer might be veering off course. Rawlinson made the comments during a recent episode of BBC’s “Wake Up To […]
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Tesla Megapack Selected for 8-Hour 400 MWh Battery in Australia
German energy giant RWE is starting a battery project in southwest New South Wales, Australia, using Tesla Megapack units. Limondale’s large eight-hour battery will have a capacity of 50 MW/400 MWh. The project will be […]
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Tesla offering Giga Texas tours with Musk and von Holzhausen to voting shareholders
Some Tesla shareholders will get to tour Giga Texas with the company boss Elon Musk and chief designer Franz von Holzhausen, as shared by the automaker on its website and X (formerly Twitter). The tour […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck and Semi make another public appearance in Michigan
While many people worldwide eagerly await Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck and Semi, the pair of electric vehicles have made yet another appearance in public at the Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Both prototypes remained essentially unchanged from the most […]
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IDRA Group unveils the Tesla Cybertruck’s 9,000 ton Giga Press in Italy
Tesla’s Giga Press supplier IDRA Group has officially unveiled their latest creation at an open house event in Italy, a massive 9,000 ton Giga Press that will be used to build the Cybertruck. In the […]
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First look at the Tesla Cybertruck’s latest interior updates
The Tesla Cybertruck made a guest appearance earlier today at the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage System in Moss Landing, California. Photos and videos of the Cybertruck were shared online, but just […]
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Tesla Cybertruck makes guest appearance at commissioning of Elkhorn Megapack facility in Moss Landing
A few weeks after showing up in Michigan, the Tesla Cybertruck made a guest appearance earlier today in California, and showed off something we haven’t seen before on the electric truck. The latest build of […]
Model 3 News
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Recent price increases make Tesla Model 3 and Model Y ineligible for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project
The Model 3 and Model Y are no longer eligible for purchase incentives in one of Tesla’s biggest markets, California. Recent price increases have pushed the electric sedan and SUV out of the price brackets […]
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MILES adds Tesla Model 3 to its car-sharing fleet in Germany
Electric vehicles (EVs) are not only gaining in popularity among the average consumer, but also among car rental companies and car sharing services. The latest to join the trend is Germany’s largest independent car sharing […]
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Paris taxi driver files lawsuit against Tesla after fatal Model 3 crash
A Paris taxi driver has filed a lawsuit against Tesla after the Model 3 he was driving crashed at high speed, killing 1 person and injuring another 17. The accident took place in December last […]
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The Scottish government has 10 Tesla Model 3’s for government business
The Scottish government confirmed it has 10 Tesla Model 3′s in its ministerial vehicle fleet in a report published earlier this week. The report comes from a freedom of information request that went public on […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y with white interior spotted at Giga Texas
Tesla opened Giga Texas back in April, with the first cars rolling off the production line being the new Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant equipped with a structural battery pack and 4680 cells. Since […]
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Tesla adds Model Y ‘Comfort Suspension’ at Fremont and Giga Texas, including to the Performance variant
Back on October 17th Elon Musk revealed on Twitter the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were being built with improved suspension that provides “better comfort, without affecting handling.” Musk didn’t provide many details at […]
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Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Europe in September
The Tesla Model Y has proven to be extremely popular and is currently on track to become the fourth best selling car in the world in 2022. That level of popularity is thanks in part […]
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Tesla Model Y with single piece front casting and structural pack spotted outside Giga Berlin
Tesla announced in its Q3 2022 shareholder deck that it plans to introduce front castings and structural battery packs to the Model Y production lines at Giga Berlin before the end of the year. We […]
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Model S News
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Modified Tesla Model S Plaid with active rear spoiler spotted at Nürburgring
Just over a month after setting a new EV lap record at the famed Nürburgring race track in Germany in a completely stock Model S Plaid, Tesla has returned with a new modified version of […]
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Tesla removes walnut wood interior option for Model S Plaid
Just a few months after deliveries first began, buyers of the Model S Plaid now only have one interior trim finish to select from when optioning out their new car. In a recent update to […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid owner mods yoke steering wheel to add stalks
The most controversial feature of the new Model S interior design what the decision to include a yoke steering wheel, instead of the traditional round one. Along with the unusual design, Tesla also removed the […]
Model X News
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West Vancouver police looking for Tesla Model X involved in early morning hit and run [Update]
Police in West Vancouver, British Columbia are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Tesla driver involved in a hit and run that left a pedestrian with non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred on the […]
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Tesla Model S and Model X disappearing from showrooms as potential refresh nears
For a few months there have been several indications that Tesla was preparing to launch a long-awaited refresh to its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. In another sign it could be happening soon, […]
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NHTSA asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles over eMMC touchscreen failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has asked Tesla to recall over 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles over possible touchscreen failures. In a letter sent to Tesla Wednesday, the safety agency said […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX successfully fires 31 of 33 Raptor engines on Starship booster ahead of first orbital test flight
SpaceX conducted a test firing of 33 Raptor engines on its Starship booster in Boca Chica, Texas on Thursday. Even though it was only a static fire and there was no launch, it was still […]
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SpaceX curbs militarized use of Starlink in Ukraine
SpaceX has taken active steps to stop Ukraine’s use of military drones that were using the Starlink network in the country’s offensive efforts against Russia. President and COO of SpaceX Gwynne Shotwell said in a […]
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SpaceX’s Starlink will be profitable in 2023, but no update on potential IPO: Gwynne Shotwell
A little over two years after first launching their beta testing program, SpaceX has had their first profitable quarter last year, leading President and COO Gwynne Shotwell to state the company will make money in […]
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SpaceX granted Starlink license in Rwanda
SpaceX will soon be expanding their Starlink service into a second African nation. Rwanda granted the aerospace company a license this week to operate their satellite internet service in the country. Last month Nigeria became […]
Supercharger News
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La Tuque Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Tesla owners in Quebec have a new Supercharger after the station in La Tuque was turned on last night. The La Tuque Supercharger is located in the parking near the IGA at 547 Rue St […]
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Tesla wins part of $40 million fund to build 32 new Superchargers in Australia
The Tesla Supercharger network in Australia is about to get a major boost thanks to funding from the New South Wales Government. Tesla was one of seven companies to be awarded part of a AUD$39.4 […]
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Tesla installs 50th Supercharger in Japan
These days, it is hard to keep up with Tesla’s expansion. The EV maker is building out its presence in Japan, recently commissioning its 50th Supercharger. The official handle of Tesla Japan commemorated the milestone […]