Tesla

By Joey Klender Posted on September 28, 2021 Tesla is attempting to secure a waiver from German government agencies for its upcoming “Giga Fest” event on October 9, so it can have 9,000 people attend. The current COVID-19 restriction limits large gatherings to 5,000 people, but the automaker’s plans are not necessarily eradicated, as the

By Eric Ralph Posted on September 27, 2021 For the second time, SpaceX has removed the first potentially flightworthy Super Heavy from Starbase’s orbital launch mount – this time to reportedly make room for the installation of a pair of huge ‘Mechazilla’ arms. Designed with three primary purposes in mind, SpaceX has decided to outfit

By Maria Merano Posted on September 26, 2021 The Rivian R1T Owners Manual hints that the all-electric pickup could essentially be considered a heavy-duty truck. Several details in the Rivian R1T Owners Manual hint at this, but the main one would be the all-electric pickup’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 8,532 lbs.  According to

By Joey Klender Posted on September 25, 2021 This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future. Earlier this week, NTSB Chief Jennifer Homendy made some

By Joey Klender Posted on September 24, 2021 The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. Earlier today, Ford announced that the Mach-E performed to these standards, and Teslarati did some

By Joey Klender Posted on September 23, 2021 Tesla’s Model 3 sedan has a ground clearance that is too low for Indian roads, according to a new report. The vehicle’s low body design may slow its launch in India, where the sedan has been testing for nearly two months. A report from AutoCar India indicates that

By Joey Klender Posted on September 22, 2021 Tesla Insurance is poised to launch in Texas next month and New York in 2022, according to CEO Elon Musk, who gave additional details regarding the electric automaker’s insurance initiative on Twitter last night. In August 2019, Tesla launched its in-house insurance program in California, offering lower

By Joey Klender Posted on September 21, 2021 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta has launched the company’s status as a semi-autonomous driving platform into the stratosphere, revealing that the automaker is evidently head and shoulders above its competitors. While the vehicles equipped with the latest versions of FSD Beta perform pretty well in typical traffic scenarios,

By Joey Klender Posted on September 20, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied that the electric automaker has landed on a location for its fourth Gigafactory after reports indicated that Russia would be the location. Russian media outlets had indicated that the country’s officials confirmed Tesla would build its newest production facility in Russia.

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 19, 2021 When untoward incidents happen on the road, a few seconds could effectively draw the line between life and death. This was certainly the case for a BMW X1 driver, who was saved from what could have been a fiery fate due to the efforts of Tesla Model

By Joey Klender Posted on September 18, 2021 Tesla Solar customers who were subjected to price hikes will have them reversed, according to new court documents. In April 2021, Matthew Amans stated that after signing a contract with Tesla to install a Solar Roof on his home for around $72,000, he received an email from

By Joey Klender Posted on September 17, 2021 Jay Leno loves automobiles, you can easily decipher that based on his massive collection of cars that peaks at over 300 units. A supporter of all things that have four wheels and an engine, electric cars are among Leno’s favorite. Despite the recent publicity that has gravitated

By Joey Klender Posted on September 16, 2021 Tesla has launched a new 68 MWh Megapack project in Contego, West Sussex, that will use Autobidder AI software for real-time trading and control. The project has a peak power of 34 MW DC and has a storage capacity of 68 MWh. The massive energy project is

By Joey Klender Posted on September 15, 2021 Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self-Driving Beta software to drivers in Canada. Following the release of the “mind-blowing” FSD Beta version 10 release last weekend, Tesla is finally attempting to test its FSD software in countries outside the United States. New videos from a Tesla

By Eric Ralph Posted on September 14, 2021 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched 51 upgraded laser-linked Starlink satellites from its Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) – the first mission of its kind out of the company’s west coast launch facilities. Known as Starlink Group 2-1, the mission debuted the operational design of

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 13, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a brutally honest take on the US Democrats’ revised EV tax credit proposal, which happens to be heavily pro-union. Musk did not hold back on his criticism, stating that the revisions were likely written by lobbyists who do not have American

By Eric Ralph Posted on September 12, 2021 On the morning of September 12th, SpaceX rolled the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft that will support the world’s first fully private orbital spaceflight to the launch pad they’ll soon lift off from. Scheduled to launch no earlier than (NET) 8pm EDT on Wednesday, September

By Joey Klender Posted on September 11, 2021 This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future.  Tesla vehicle reviews are probably one of the most

By Joey Klender Posted on September 10, 2021 Tesla Model Y castings are beginning to stack up in impressive numbers at the automaker’s Giga Texas plant just outside of Austin. A Snapchat video put up by someone on-site shows perhaps thousands of Model Y castings on the property as Tesla begins to work toward the

By Eric Ralph Posted on September 9, 2021 SpaceX and Middle Eastern satcom provider Yahsat have announced a contract to launch the company’s next-generation Thuraya 4-NGS satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket in the second half of 2023. Apparently falling between the cracks, SpaceX also reportedly won a contract in July to launch a South

By Joey Klender Posted on September 8, 2021 Tesla’s insane laser windshield wiper patent has been officially granted by the United States Patent Office this week. Filed in May 2019, the U.S. Patent Office granted the application, giving Tesla an exclusive right for the invention. Tesla has played around with several ideas for windshield wipers

By Joey Klender Posted on September 7, 2021 Tesla plans to expand Model Y production lines at its Fremont factory in Northern California, filings submitted to the City of Fremont reveal. The Model Y is Tesla’s newest available vehicle and also the company’s most popular car in several markets, including the United States. The all-electric

By Joey Klender Posted on September 6, 2021 Volkswagen Auto Group CEO Herbert Diess has led his German car company to be one of the most respected in terms of large entities that have chosen to leave a long and successful past of producing gas-powered vehicles in favor of electrified models. Diess has worked long

By Maria Merano Posted on September 5, 2021 Tesla Giga Berlin seems to be revving to start operations soon, and the company is hoping that its first Germany-made cars will roll off the line this October. As Giga Berlin prepares to awaken, Germany has also started discussing the amount of state aid Tesla will receive

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 4, 2021 Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada has achieved an incredible milestone. As seen in an image recently shared online, the expansive battery facility has formally produced its 1 millionth battery pack. This is a notable achievement, especially considering the uphill battle that Tesla and its battery partner, Panasonic, had to

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 3, 2021 Tesla may already have a lot of projects on its plate, but the company still appears to be exploring other projects for its product lineup in the future. Among these is a “Robo Van” that’s optimized to transport people with disabilities, among others.   References to the Tesla

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 2, 2021 Following an unfortunate incident last month which involved a crash at the Klostertalkurve section of the Nürburgring, the Tesla Model S Plaid has returned to the iconic 12.94-mile track to push its limits once more. Footage of the large four-door premium sedan ripping through the Nürburgring anew

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 1, 2021 Tesla has started rolling out its camera-based driver monitoring system to its radar-equipped vehicles as part of software update 2021.32.5. The new function effectively adds another layer of safety for the company’s vehicles, particularly when drivers are using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suite features.  Tesla has been

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 31, 2021 Just recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was reminded of the fact that the company needs to expand its network of physical service centers. This is a point that needs to be highlighted these days, especially as Tesla’s vehicle production and deliveries reach new records. With Tesla poised

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 30, 2021 Elon Musk recently shared a rather interesting update on Twitter — his companies now employ about 110,000 people worldwide. This is quite impressive considering that in the grand scheme of things, Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s other ventures are still just getting started.  Musk’s update came as a