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British Columbia invests in $900 million interprovincial hydrogen refuelling network
Vancouver-based HTEC has announced a massive new interprovincial hydrogen project in British Columbia and Alberta. The proposed $900 million H2 Gateway will include: Twenty hydrogen refuelling stations Eighteen of which will be in British Columbia […]
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Rivian Slashes Prices Across 2023 and 2024 R1T and R1S Models in Canada and the US
Rivian has initiated a round of substantial price reductions in Canada and the US across its 2023 and 2024 models of R1S and R1T in existing inventory. The price cuts aren’t to the base price […]
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First Tesla Megapack Installed in Cancun Hotel Zone in Mexico
The first Tesla Megapack was installed in Cancun’s Hotel Zone in Mexico. The battery will store energy from solar panels to power the 200-room hotel during peak hours. The hotel industry of Quintana Roo is […]
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Tesla reportedly cutting Model Y production at Giga Shanghai through June
Tesla has cut production of the Model Y at Giga Shanghai in recent months, a move that will reportedly see lower production of the electric SUV in China through at least June. According to data […]
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Lucid cutting 400 jobs in latest restructuring effort to save money
Lucid has announced a fresh round of layoffs, with the latest restructuring plan seeing approximately 400 employees laid off, representing about 6% of its total workforce, as the automaker struggles with high costs and low […]
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Tesla adds new Lunar Silver paint for Model S/X
Tesla is bringing silver back to their lineup. After launching Quicksilver to the US this month for the Model Y, Tesla has added a new ‘Lunar Silver’ colour for the Model S and Model X. […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla applies for ‘Cyberbackpack’ trademark
Tesla could soon be adding a Cybertruck inspired backpack to their online store that will undoubtedly sell out within minutes just like their other recent Cybertruck inspired merchandise. According to the US Patent and Trademark […]
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What we learned about the Tesla Cybertruck from its appearance at the Cyber Rodeo
Tesla held their grand opening party for Giga Texas last week, hosting nearly 15,000 employees and fans at the Cyber Rodeo. While the event was to inaugurate the new factory, which for now only produces […]
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Tesla Cybertruck, Semi, and Roadster to enter production in 2023
2023 is shaping up to be Tesla’s biggest year. With four Gigafactories running at full steam, CEO Elon Musk says the automaker will bring three new electric vehicles (EVs) into production next year. After numerous […]
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Two Tesla Cybertrucks to make an appearance at Cyber Rodeo
It looks like fans attending Tesla’s Cyber Rodeo at Giga Texas are in for a treat. If Elon Musk hyping the event as possibly the biggest party of all time wasn’t enough, it appears as […]
Model 3 News
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Most efficient EVs of 2022: Tesla Model 3 tops the list
As gas prices around the world continue to rise, now above $2.00 per liter in some parts of Canada, more people are turning their attention to electric vehicles (EVs). The savings in recharging an EV […]
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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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Tesla Autopilot slams on the brakes for jaywalking dog [Video]
There have been countless videos shared of Tesla’s Autopilot system detecting and reacting to obstacles in the road. Many times these videos are captured on the vehicle’s exterior cameras, making it difficult to know whether […]
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Billing error leaves Tesla owner in China with nearly $777,000 Supercharger bill
Last week Tesla raised Supercharger prices in Canada, making plugging in and charging your vehicle quite a bit more expensive. But it is nothing compared to what one Tesla owner in China experienced after receiving […]
Model Y News
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Elon Musk says ‘ok’ to Model Y Performance track mode (again)
Owners of the Tesla Model Y Performance will hopefully soon be able to download ‘Track Mode’ through a free over-the-air (OTA) software update after CEO Elon Musk said ‘ok’ to a request on Twitter to […]
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Tesla updates Model Y rear door emergency release to make it easier to access, makes rear seat bench longer in China
Tesla has made two updates to the Model Y, one of which is for cars built at both Fremont and Giga Shanghai, and the other which appears to be exclusive to China. Model Y Rear […]
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First Tesla Model Ys from Giga Berlin arrive in Taiwan ahead of December deliveries
Tesla has exported the first vehicles from Giga Berlin outside of Europe, sending the first shipment of Model Ys to Taiwan. Those first few vehicles have started arriving in the country ahead of the first deliveries […]
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Euro NCAP has found no evidence Tesla attempted to cheat safety tests
Last month the Tesla Model Y excelled in European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) testing, achieving the highest score of any vehicle ever tested. The results were quickly put into doubt after Tesla hacker […]
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Model S News
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Tesla updates owner’s manuals to make them more user friendly
Tesla has made a big changes to its owner’s manuals, shifting from a traditional and often difficult to use PDF format to a much more user friendly interactive format. The update affects owner’s manuals for […]
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Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries set to begin in Canada this week
Tesla kicked off international deliveries of the refresh Model S with the first units handed over to Canadian customers last week. The first deliveries in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario were all Long Range (LR) […]
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Model S is now available for viewing in Tesla Richmond
According to Twitter user @Kutarin, the new refresh Model S is available for viewing at the Tesla Richmond location. The two vehicles are on display at the Sales and Delivery Center that opened earlier this […]
Model X News
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How to fix Model S and X charge port clicking sound caused by recent software update
If you own a Model S or a Model X and have recently been experiencing strange clicking sounds when charging your vehicle, you are not alone. The loud clicking sound first started after the 2020.44.25 […]
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Model S and X delivery timelines now as long as 17 weeks in some locations, hinting again at possible refresh
For some people wanting to order a new Tesla Model S or Model X, the online Design Studio is showing they could be in for a long wait, hinting at some possible changes coming early […]
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Tesla opens, then closes, then sort of reopens access to toolbox featuring repair manuals, service information, and more
Tesla yesterday made a change to give owners free to access a toolbox that can help them diagnose and potentially repairs issues themselves. First revealed by @greentheonly, the Tesla hacker said he was told the […]
SpaceX News
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Japan’s Zipair becomes first Asia-Pacific airline to sign up for Starlink
SpaceX has signed another customers for its Starlink Aviation service. On Monday Japan’s Zipair Tokyo announced they are adding Starlink to their fleet of aircraft, becoming the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to sign […]
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SpaceX delays Starlink data cap for a second time
SpaceX was originally planning on ending their unlimited data usage policy with a new data cap which was supposed to be implemented in December 2022. That deadline was later pushed back to February 2023, and […]
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Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa with Starlink service
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now available in Nigeria. Elon Musk’s company took to Twitter to announce the big news. Starlink is now available in Nigeria – the first African country to receive service! → […]
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SpaceX president and COO Gwyne Shotwell to receive 2023 National Space Trophy
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO, has been awarded the National Space Trophy for 2023 by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA). She will receive the award on April 28, 2023. Shotwell was […]
Supercharger News
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Complete list of “coming soon” Tesla Supercharger addresses in the United States
Yesterday Tesla updated their Supercharger map as they usually do at the beginning of the quarter, adding new locations and updating the estimated opening dates for Supercharger stations around the world. However this time they […]
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Tesla accidentally reveals exact locations for “coming soon” Superchargers, adds new locations in quarterly update [List]
Tesla has completed their quarterly Supercharger map update, adding several new locations across Canada. However in a bit of mishap, Tesla also accidentally added the exact addresses for “coming soon” locations. Someone noticed the blunder […]
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Rimouski Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Tesla has opened their third Supercharger in Canada this week, and second one in Quebec, turning on the power at the new station in Rimouski on Friday. Also for the second time this week, Tesla […]