Tesla has updated its phone app to version 4.19, bringing “Drive on Sunshine” among other new features. One of the best features of owning a Tesla is its fantastic app integration, which allows for exceptional control and customization of your driving experience. On top of that, the company continually adds new features to its software…
There are some things that Tesla does that are so out of left field that sometimes, it’s hard to tell if the company is serious or not. This was definitely the case with a recent marketing video from Giga Berlin, which received quite a bit of attention in social media. The video in question was posted…
Foxconn, the iPhone manufacturer that bailed out Lordstown Motors from bankruptcy, announced that it would build electric vehicle batteries in Wisconsin and Ohio on Thursday, hoping to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act that incentivizes domestic cell manufacturing. Foxconn has long been the manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone, and in 2021, it became a staple…
Rhode Island is offering new incentives to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles with its new DRIVE EV program. The program, which pushes for both individual and fleet EV purchases, offers rebates based on a consumer’s choice to drive a sustainable powertrain. It is one of the newer programs in the country, and can be…
Electrify America has announced it has placed its first charger in Hawaii. Electrify America, much like numerous other EV charging networks in the United States, has been on a non-stop mission of establishing new EV charging locations throughout the country. Now, EA has finally reached Hawaii, placing its first charger in Pearl City, just west of…
Tesla China recently held in-depth discussions with members of the media from Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and other cities to discuss several pertinent topics related to the company, its operations, and its vehicles. David Lau, Vice President of Global Software Engineering at Tesla, spoke during the media event. The topics discussed included “How Tesla Cultivates Top Engineers”…
Tesla is being accused of receiving preferential treatment from politicians in Germany who recognize the advancements the company has made in Europe’s transition to sustainable transportation. Notable politicians, including Prime Minister of Brandenburg Dietmar Woidke and Economic Minister Jörg Steinbach, are catching heat from Brandenburg residents and green groups who believe the automaker is receiving…
Tesla has declined $6.4 million in funding that would have been used to build four massive Supercharger stations in California due to stipulations with integrated payment methods that must be utilized to receive the money. In September, Tesla planned to build four massive Superchargers, some with more than 100 total stalls, making them amongst the…
Australian firm Genex Power has announced a key milestone in the development of its first big battery. The company has confirmed that all 40 Tesla Megapack batteries have arrived at its Bouldercombe battery site in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. The project has a capacity of 50MW/100MWh. Genex has noted that the arrival of the final piece of…
Tesla has launched Powerwall Direct, a new program that will allow those interested in the residential battery storage system to get their hands on one without ordering a full solar array. Tesla officially launched Powerwall Direct on Friday evening, Teslarati spotted on its website. “Order Powerwall and Tesla will ship it directly to your home. Connect with…