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BC Hydro Launches Canada’s First Pilot Turning Electric School Buses Into Mobile Power Sources
BC Hydro has introduced a groundbreaking pilot project that will turn electric school buses into mobile energy resources, marking the first real-world deployment of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in Canada. The initiative will explore how these […]
SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum and Expand Starlink Capabilities
SpaceX has reached an agreement to purchase wireless spectrum from EchoStar Corp. in a transaction valued at approximately $17 billion. The acquisition positions SpaceX to significantly enhance its Starlink satellite internet service and push forward […]
Rear Door Emergency Release Straps For Your Tesla from Jowua [Deal]
When it comes to driving a Tesla, safety, design, and innovation go hand in hand. But what if you could add one simple upgrade that enhances emergency preparedness without compromising the vehicle’s sleek aesthetic? Meet […]
Starlink Expands T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell Capabilities, Adding Data Support for Popular Apps
SpaceX’s satellite service on T-Mobile in the United States is moving beyond basic texting. Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, announced that many data-rich applications—including Google Maps, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp—are now supported […]
Tesla Sales Rebound in China With 40% Monthly Growth in August
Tesla recorded a notable rebound in China during August, with retail sales climbing sharply compared to July and delivering one of the strongest month-to-month improvements this year. While year-on-year figures remained lower, the automaker managed […]
Japan Adopts Starlink for 66 Coast Guard Patrol Vessels
Japan is strengthening its maritime security by introducing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet across its fleet of large Coast Guard patrol vessels. The move, set to begin in fiscal 2025, reflects Tokyo’s growing focus on reliable […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla has finalized Cybertruck design, set to enter production mid-2023: Elon Musk
Tesla Owners Silicon Valley has released the third part of their four-hour long interview with Elon Musk, and this segment has perhaps the biggest news for Tesla fans. Nearly three years after it was first […]
Tesla Cybertruck makes another appearance at CVRP with Autopilot team
Tesla is putting the Cybertruck to work again, this time in New Orleans with the Autopilot team at the IEEE / CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) in New Orleans. Unlike the Cybertruck […]
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 […]
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 […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 deliveries with AMD Ryzen processor have started in Canada [Update]
Tesla introduced a brand new AMD Ryzen processor with the launch of the Model Y Performance in China. Just a few weeks later the first cars built at the Fremont factory in California were spotted […]
Tesla Model 3 easily outsells BMW 3-Series in 28 European countries last year
The BMW 3-Series has been one of the most popular, if not the most popular midsize luxury sedans across Europe for many years. In 2021 there was new best-seller, the Tesla Model 3. From January […]
Transport Canada announces ‘Defect Investigation’ into Tesla Model 3/Y heat pump issues, seeks feedback from owners
Earlier this month Transport Canada (TC) said they were conducting an ‘Issue Assessment Investigation’ related to the recent heat pump failures in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The assessment resulted from as many as […]
Tesla China now delivering Model 3 Performance with heated wipers
Tesla has added a new feature this week to the Model 3 Performance built at Giga Shanghai. The top-of-the-line electric sedan now comes with heated wipers. News of the addition was shared with @Teslascope, who […]
Model Y News
Tesla issues new Service Bulletin to address water ingress on Model Y liftgate
If you are a Model Y owner that has been plagued with water ingress from the liftgate of your Model Y, it looks like Tesla may finally have a fix for you. The automaker has […]
Tesla Model Ys with HW4 come without high-def radar, for now
Tesla’s release of their next-generation self-driving computer, and associated cameras and sensors, known as Hardware 4.0 (HW4) has been confusing to say the least. Even though Tesla has yet to officially announce the existence of […]
Tesla set to introduce Model Y RWD from Giga Shanghai in South Korea
Tesla is getting ready to launch sales of its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) built at Giga Shanghai in South Korea. According to the Ministry of Environment, Tesla Korea, the local unit of the Texas-based […]
Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world in Q1 2023
The Tesla Model Y has officially made history as the first electric vehicle (EV) to lead global sales for a period. According to JATO data, which Motor1 compiled, the Model Y was the best-selling car […]
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Model S News
Gates Mills Police Department in Ohio shows off donated Tesla Model S police cruiser
Thanks to the generosity of one local resident, the Gate Mills Ohio Police Department now has a Tesla Model S in its fleet of police cruisers. The idea of electric police cruisers in the community […]
Brand new Tesla Model S Plaid destroyed by fire in Pennsylvania [Update]
A brand new Tesla Model S Plaid has been destroyed in a fire last night in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the fire, the cause of which is […]
Unplugged Performance and Randy Pobst easily take Pikes Peak crown in Tesla Model S Plaid
Even though Mother Nature tried to throw a wrench into the plans, Randy Pobst and the team at Unplugged Performance were able to win the Exhibition Class at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb […]
Model X News
New Tesla Limousine service starts up in Kamloops BC
Residents of Kamloops will soon have an electric green option to travel within the city and surrounding areas as a new Tesla Limousine service has been approved by the Passenger Transportation Board. Arabellrides, founded by […]
Latest 2020.4.11 software update providing promised range boost to Model S and Model X owners
Last month Tesla updated the Design Studio to include a new Model S and Model X Long Range Plus versions, which promised a range of 627km and 564km respectively. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said at […]
Canada will have to wait a little longer as Tesla announces MCU2 infotainment upgrade program in the US
It has been a long wait, but Tesla yesterday officially announced a program for owners of older Teslas to upgrade from MCU1 (Media Control Unit) to MCU2. The infotainment upgrade will gives owners of pre-March […]
SpaceX News
Canada’s Telesat partners with SpaceX for multi-launch agreement
Telesat announced on Monday they have signed with SpaceX for a multi-launch agreement aimed at deploying the Telesat Lightspeed constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Telesat, formerly known as Telesat Canada, is a Canadian satellite […]
SpaceX eyes Ireland for first European office
SpaceX is preparing to launch across the Atlantic with its plans to establish an office in Dublin, Ireland. This strategic move is driven by SpaceX’s plans to expand its satellite internet service, Starlink, across Europe. […]
British Columbia government utilizes SpaceX Starlink for enhanced connectivity
The British Columbia government has turned to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service to enhance the connectivity of several key highway webcam sites. The province’s Avalanche and Weather Programs team has also embraced this technology for […]
SpaceX Starship Ready For Second Launch, But Awaiting FAA Approval
SpaceX’s full stack Starship is on the launch pad at Starbase in Texas, ready to launch. During the test, the company aims to put the spacecraft into orbit. When that will actually happen is still […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens Superchargers in Toronto, Scarborough, and Saint-Jérôme [Ontario & Quebec]
Tesla’s Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll this week opening three new stations, two in Ontario and one in Quebec. Saint-Jérôme Supercharger The first to open was the new Supercharger in Saint-Jérôme, […]
Tesla already installing V4 Superchargers in Europe
Tesla fans have been waiting and expecting to see the launch of the new V4 Superchargers in North America as plans for several stations across the US have already been uncovered. However Tesla revealed that […]
Non-Tesla EV owners quickly find out how easy fast charging should be with the Supercharger network and Magic Dock
Tesla opened up its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles (EV) yesterday, instantly providing owners of non-Tesla EVs access to the fast and reliable Supercharger network. It didn’t take long for EV owners to try […]
