Tesla has released a rare new blog post, something that doesn’t happen often since the company dissolved its PR department. In the post, Tesla releases more details about its v11 holiday software update, including something for non-Tesla owners. Earlier this week, we reported on Tesla starting to push its new “holiday update”, which is a bigger-than-usual… Continue reading Tesla releases rare blog about v11 holiday update with a surprise for non-Tesla owners
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Tesla lets drivers turn their cars into megaphones with new software update
Tesla has released a new software update that lets drivers use their Tesla vehicles as actual megaphones to communicate with their surroundings. Don’t be shocked if people start talking to you through their Tesla on the road. Earlier this week, we reported on Tesla starting to push its new “holiday update”, which is a bigger-than-usual… Continue reading Tesla lets drivers turn their cars into megaphones with new software update
Tesla shuts down ‘passenger play’ that allows users to play video games on center screen while driving
Tesla confirmed that it will shut down “passenger play,” which allows for playing video games on the center screen of its vehicles while driving. The change comes after NHTSA announced that it is opening an official probe into the situation. Tesla has recently been putting more work toward video games inside its vehicles with the… Continue reading Tesla shuts down ‘passenger play’ that allows users to play video games on center screen while driving
22 of the most anticipated electric vehicles coming in 2022
Here we sit on the precipice of 2022, which is hopefully a shiny new start and not “2020 II.” One of the more optimistic outlooks we can share in the new year is the prospect of further EV adoption, led by an absolute slew of new EV models from all of the major names in… Continue reading 22 of the most anticipated electric vehicles coming in 2022
Tesla owner blows up his Model S with dynamite over $22,000 battery replacement
A Tesla Model S owner in Finland decided to blow up his electric car with dynamite after it needed a battery replacement, which Tesla said was going to cost $22,000. There’s not a lot of information about how much an electric car, or especially Tesla vehicle, battery replacement costs. It’s a hard question to answer… Continue reading Tesla owner blows up his Model S with dynamite over $22,000 battery replacement
Tesla applies to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors
Tesla has applied to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors, which would be a first in the US. The move comes as Tesla is planning to open its Supercharger network to other automakers. The Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) is a program that uses the settlement from the Dieselgate scandal to fund… Continue reading Tesla applies to install Supercharger stations in Texas with CCS connectors
Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
Tesla (TSLA) has secured new “Active Anode Material” from graphite for battery production in a rare new offtake agreement deal with Syrah Resources Limited. Australia’s Syrah Resources Limited operates a graphite mine in Balama, Mozambique. The mine supplies an upcoming natural graphite Active Anode Material (AAM) production facility based in Vidalia, Louisiana. Syrah is currently ramping… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) secures graphite anode material for battery production in rare new offtake deal
Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has surged 7% today to rise back to over $1 trillion in market valuation. The reason behind the surge appeared to be Elon Musk saying that he is done selling the stock, but the CEO actually corrected his statement. Ever since Musk announced that he will sell 10% of his stake in… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) rises back to over $1 trillion valuation; Elon Musk says he’s still selling shares
NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer
The NHTSA confirmed that it has now launched an official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on its vehicles’ onboard computers. Other than common sense and/or fear of getting caught, there’s nothing stopping anyone from using their phones, including playing video games on them, while driving. You can get hefty fines for getting caught… Continue reading NHTSA launches official probe into Tesla drivers playing video games on onboard computer
Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval
Tesla and others have now submitted all documents needed for the environmental approval that would allow Gigafactory Berlin to start production. Over the last year, Tesla has run into a lot of red tape while trying to get approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, a giant new factory located near Berlin in Brandenburg. Most recently,… Continue reading Tesla has submitted final documents for Gigafactory Berlin production approval