This isn’t a typical, consistent Model Y range test, but instead, how many real-world miles you can expect before you’re stranded. In real-world everyday driving, can the Tesla Model Y Performance reach or exceed its EPA-estimated range? Here we are talking about mixed driving, not a traditional consistent range test like our norm of 70…
One of the greatest side benefits of climate action is that it creates a lot of jobs. Not only that — it creates a lot of well paying jobs. Solar installers, solar panel manufacturers, wind turbine technicians, electric vehicle engineers, electrical engineers, and the list goes on. But how many jobs? And how well do they pay?…
In Odessa, Texas, the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) has announced that thousands of families living in the area will receive free internet access from the Starlink satellite system from SpaceX. It is anticipated that families will get internet access from Starlink sometime in early 2021. The ECISD announced in a press release that…
Last year, in the United States, a vehicle was stolen every 40 seconds, but one Tesla Model 3 owner refused to give up without a fight. She did not, however, use force, but rather the technology that keeps owners connected to their vehicles. According to Australia’s A Current Affair, Annabelle Brett was getting ready to…
On October 27, 2020, Tesla celebrates 10 years since the launch of its first factory in Fremont. The company has evolved over the past decade, from a small start-up to the most valuable EV manufacturer in the world. As a central shipping location, Tesla originally intended to construct an assembly plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.…
A recent test conducted in North Carolina by a Model 3 owner provided a peek into the capabilities of Tesla’s limited Full Self-Driving beta while navigating an unpaved and partially covered lane. In the test, Tesla’s FSD beta performed well, navigating the unmarked route without any problems, almost like a human driver. Zeb Hallock, a…
Tesla’s holistic, integrated approach has redefined the concept of an automaker. As Elon Musk put it on the company’s latest investor call, “Tesla is absurdly vertically integrated compared to other auto companies, or basically almost any company.” The innovator doesn’t just assemble cars: it produces many of the key components that give its vehicles an edge…
Solar energy already powers almost everything on Earth—including us. Fossil fuels, hydropower, wind—to a large extent, all of these so-called energy sources rely on stored energy that ultimately came from good old Sol. Converting the sun’s rays directly into electricity avoids the carbon emissions and many of the other environmental problems associated with other forms…
Tesla has unveiled their Energy Plan for the United Kingdom. This marks one of the first major steps taken by Tesla Energy to become a viable alternative for utility services in the region. IT expert and environmentalist Mark W. Tebutt (@mwt2008 on Twitter) got a very intriguing email about his Tesla Energy Plan from the…
New Tesla’s are equipped with advanced hardware capable of providing Autopilot functionality today and complete self-driving capabilities in the future. Thanks to over-the-air software upgrades designed to enhance performance over time, this is made possible. Eight cameras give up to 250 meters of coverage and 360 degrees of vision around the vehicle. Complementing this vision,…