Archive: Tesla News

By Joey Klender Posted on March 30, 2020 Critics of the electric car movement have long used the argument that an EV’s manufacturing process cancels out its positive environmental impact. However, a new study from multiple European universities titled “Net emission reductions from electric cars and heat pumps in 59 world regions over time,” shows […]

By Joey Klender Posted on March 29, 2020 Tesla Model Y Camp Mode was put to the test by 6′ 3″ host Brian Jenkens of the i1Tesla YouTube channel. Camp Mode was added with the 2019.40.50 software update released in late December 2019. The feature is aimed at giving owners who spend extended periods of time […]

By Eric Ralph Posted on March 29, 2020 SpaceX has finished its third full-scale Starship prototype and rolled the rocket’s tank and engine section to a nearby launch pad just a matter of weeks after work began, now ready to prepare for a potentially imminent Starhopper-style hop test. SpaceX’s rapidly-growing Boca Chica, Texas Starship factory […]

By Eric Ralph Posted on March 30, 2020 NASA has good news after SpaceX suffered an accident that destroyed a Crew Dragon mockup before it could complete a parachute test, indicating that the anomaly could have minimal impact on the spacecraft’s Demo-2 astronaut launch debut. According to NASA, SpaceX and the space agency are still […]

By Joey Klender Posted on March 28, 2020 A Tesla Model Y Performance drag raced a Model 3 Performance and Model X Performance Raven in a test to determine how the newest all-electric crossover from Tesla stacked up against its siblings. Brian Jenkins from YouTube channel i1Tesla took his Model X Raven, a Model 3 […]

By Joey Klender Posted on March 29, 2020 California-based Tesla Model 3 owner Dr. Gregory Chew took his passion for music and car customizations to a whole new level by installing a unique LED fiber optic kit in the ultimate do-it-yourself project. The aftermarket LED upgrade does more than just light the interior cabin of […]

By Joey Klender Posted on March 28, 2020 A Tesla owner who installed tank tracks on his Model 3 is currently fighting for the vehicle’s warranty after the vehicle’s drive unit and axles were damaged. Michael of the lowlifeduramax YouTube channel shared his story over Twitter on Friday, noting that Tesla had voided the warranty […]

By Amy Thompson Posted on March 28, 2020 SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has delivered cargo to the International Space Station, but soon it will carry goods to an orbit higher than the International Space Station: the lunar Gateway. Agency officials announced Friday (March 27) that NASA selected SpaceX as the first commercial company to be contracted […]

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 27, 2020 The software issues plaguing the Volkswagen ID.3 have been reported for some time, but new details from insiders at the German automaker have hinted that the all-electric hatchback’s problems may be worse than initially reported. The update comes amidst a confirmation of the ID.3’s software challenges by […]

By Joey Klender Posted on March 27, 2020 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio extended words of gratitude toward CEO Elon Musk on Friday, in response to Tesla’s commitment to donate ventilators to New York, which has become the epicenter of coronavirus cases in the US. “You’re most welcome. Credit to the Tesla team. […]