Key Points 🚗 Tesla is conducting crash tests on its Cybertruck units, as evidenced by recent sightings in Lonoke, AR. 📸 Two Cybertrucks were seen on a trailer being pulled by a Tesla truck, with one having a front covering labeled “completed crash ready.” 🌍 Recent Cybertruck sightings with unique features suggest the vehicle is…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has introduced the Universal Wall Connector, equipped with an Integrated J1772 adapter, enabling convenient charging for any electric vehicle. 🔌 The charger features a North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug alongside the J1772 adapter. 📱 Users can monitor charging history and energy consumption through the Tesla app, a feature that benefits…
Key Points 🚙 The Rivian R1S SUV became the first production EV to complete the challenging Rubicon Trail. 🔋 The vehicle accomplished this feat on a single charge. 🌄 The Rubicon Trail is a renowned off-road trail known for its difficulty and scenic views. ⏰ While it usually takes about 8-10 hours to complete the…
Key Points 💡 Rocket Lab selected by NASA to launch PREFIRE mission for Earth’s climate study. 💡 PREFIRE consists of two cubesats to measure heat loss from Earth’s ice caps. 💡 Launch from New Zealand to a polar orbit over Arctic and Antarctic ice caps. 💡 Rocket Lab’s rapid back-to-back launches make them suitable for…
Tesla’s Standard Range strategy with its flagship Model S and Model X is going to put pressure on the automakers that are emphasizing performance with their vehicles, especially Lucid Group, which has targeted Tesla’s two luxury vehicles with its lineup of Air sedan configurations. Last night, Tesla officially added Standard Range versions of the S…
Fisker announced today that it will be the latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), giving its customers access to the company’s Supercharging Network in 2025. Fisker came to an agreement with Tesla that will see the automaker give owners a NACS adapter to plug in at Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada…
Tesla has officially acknowledged that the recently introduced Standard Range iterations of the Model S and Model X are constrained by software and do not incorporate distinct battery chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP). In our previous coverage, we highlighted Tesla’s unveiling of the new Standard Range editions of the Model S and Model…
During the second week of August, Tesla China experienced an uptick in insurance registrations, contrasting with the overall decline observed in the registrations of other major electric car manufacturers in the country. By the conclusion of the week ending on August 13, 2023, Tesla China garnered 14,000 insurance registrations, displaying a notable increase of 9.38%…
Key Points 🏆 Stellar Solar receives Tesla Performance Excellence award for top Powerwall installer. 🌞 Stellar Solar, operating since 1998, achieves recognition in energy storage. 📊 Award signifies success in widespread deployment of Powerwall batteries. ⚡ Stellar Solar contributes to the battery storage industry in the United States. 🗣 Brian Hobbs, President of Stellar Solar,…
Key Points 🏭 Tesla’s battery plant expansion in Gigafactory Berlin gets support from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 🤝 Scholz believes allowing Tesla’s expansion will help retain investments like Giga Berlin in Germany. 🚗 Tesla aims to double Giga Berlin’s production capacity to 1 million cars per year. 🔌 The expansion is expected to help achieve…