The biggest truck maker on the planet is going electric. Daimler has unveiled its first all-electric semi, which it hopes will be just the thing to take the fight to Tesla’s already-announced electric semi truck. The German company, which owns Me…
Despite Tesla Autopilot Concerns, This Publication Is Enamored
GQ: DRIVING TESLA AUTOPILOT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A ‘SPACE GOD’ Tesla Autopilot is poised to be the self-driving industry leader. That said, many drivers are uneasy about trying Autopilot’s current suite of semi-autonomous features. Lau…
SpaceX Falcon Heavy with Block 5 rockets targets November launch debut
According to several of its satellite passengers, SpaceX’s second launch of Falcon Heavy – this time with three Falcon 9 Block 5 boosters – is understood to be targeted for no earlier than November 2018 and will mark the first commercial mission for the world’s most powerful operational rocket. Under the blanket label Space Test […]
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Tesla’s version 9 software update is coming in August with first ‘full self-driving features’, says Elon Musk
Tesla’s next major software update ‘version 9.0’ is now set for a release in August and it will include the first ‘full self-driving features’ for Autopilot 2.0 vehicles, says CEO Elon Musk more…
Bjørn Says Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars are Bull… Excrement
Bjørn takes a moment to rant about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles. According to Bjørn, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCV) and refueling stations are rare breeds of bovine in Norway. While driving his Tesla Model X, he came across a station and decided to …
Musk Tweets – Tesla Roadster To Get Real Rocket Boosters, Might Fly
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is sounding off on Twitter once again. This latest round of Musk Tweets includes info some shocking, if true, info on the upcoming Tesla Roadster. Musk says the Roadster will get rockets adapted from SpaceX technology as part of an …
Tesla Claims 80% Of Repairs To Its Cars Can Be Done In The Field
Interestingly, Tesla has Tweeted that most of its repairs don’t actually require a trip to a service center. Not long ago we published multiple stories about Tesla’s efforts to ramp up its service centers and mobile service fleet due to the…
Tesla Model 3 Cumulative Production Exceeds 35,000
Tesla Model 3 production recently crossed a cumulative level of 35,000, according to estimations by Bloomberg. The Tesla Model 3 Tracker indicates (as of June 8) 35,631 units produced and a production rate of 2,560 weekly. Tesla aims for 5,000 Model 3 …
World’s largest electric-car rally kicks off in Switzerland
Undeterred by major automakers that build electric cars by the millions, tinkerers and apostles aren’t finished coming up with new ideas on their own. Whether sharing their knowledge with community, or just a sense of unflagging camaraderie, 160 such t…
Evans Claims Pole For Jaguar In Formula E Zurich ePrix
Mitch Evans and Jaguar claimed a maiden Formula E pole position as the New Zealander topped qualifying for the Zurich E-Prix ahead of Techeetah’s Andre Lotterer. Sam Bird qualified third, while his title rival and current championship leader Jean…