School, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, is “is basically for fun and to prove that you can do your chores, but they’re not for learning.” However, Tesla’s program at Miami-Dade College in Florida, which teaches prospective mechanics how to properly service Tesla’s electric vehicles, is gaining traction. It was recently named as one of…
Tesla announced that it will create a database to give greater access to data from their electric cars after being under pressure in China. Over the last few months, there have been a lot of discussions about data with Tesla in China. Firstly, we reported on the People’s Liberation Army, China’s military, issuing a notice banning Tesla…
Two new studies from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Transport & Environment (T&E) have suggested that advances in technology would enable battery-powered heavy trucks like the Tesla Semi to become cheaper to own and run compared to their petrol and diesel counterparts. According to T&E, these studies are even more proof that the future…
Tesla’s market share as a manufacturer is set for a huge boost in Europe, according to Matthias Schmidt of the European Electric Car Report. After having a steady decline in Europe since 2019 due to the emergence of other automakers introducing electric models, Tesla is expected to rebound nicely and retake its dominance in the critical…
Tesla (TSLA) is currently seeing exceptionally strong demand for its vehicles as it is already sold out for the quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter. During Tesla’s Q1 2021 earnings conference call, CEO Elon Musk commented on strong demand for the automaker: “We’ve seen a real shift in customer perception of electric vehicles…
Being referred to as the real-life Tony Stark has its drawbacks. Elon Musk, like his comic book counterpart, stirs up controversy on a regular basis, whether it’s by his off-the-cuff Twitter comments or his stance on controversial issues. This was one of the reasons for the uproar when the Tesla and SpaceX CEO was revealed…
Since their introduction, seatbelts have saved countless lives, especially since Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin invented the now-ubiquitous three-point seatbelt in 1958. Despite the fact that seatbelts are an established safety device, they are nevertheless very likely to abuse. Consumer Reports recently highlighted one such example when the magazine decided to show how drivers could deceive…
Tesla has revealed that the entire S3XY line will be on display at China’s upcoming International Consumer Goods Expo in Hainan province. From May 7 to May 10, 2021, the Hainan expo is expected to attract over 1,300 global brands from over 69 countries, as well as 800 Chinese brands. Tesla is a well-known inventor.…
Next Spaceflight reports that SpaceX’s next Starlink launch – scheduled as few as five days after the last mission – will see Falcon 9 mark a hugely significant milestone for truly reusable rocketry. According to Next Spaceflight’s sources, SpaceX has chosen Falcon 9 booster B1051 to launch Starlink-27 – the constellation’s 26th operational mission – as…
A Tesla Powerwall owner demonstrated what it looks like when you go through a 48-hour power outage with the battery system and solar power. The demand for the home battery packs is currently through the roof. Recent weather events, especially in Texas, have exposed the grid for being weaker than many people believed, and now…