Archive: Tesla News

By Gene Posted on March 23, 2020 A Tesla Semi prototype was spotted in transport, presumably, after having completed several weeks of winter testing near its cold-weather testing facility outside of Delta Junction, Alaska. Various sightings of the Tesla Semi from over the weekend suggest that the all-electric semi-truck was making its way down the […]

By Gene Posted on March 23, 2020 Tesla Model Y saw the introduction of a new heat pump that’s designed to be more energy-efficient and provides a more reliable range in cold weather conditions. Until now, the Model Y heat pump was only seen in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual, however, we now have a first […]

By Amy Thompson Posted on March 23, 2020 SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is continuing in his efforts to help fight the spread of the coronavirus, recently delivering masks to US Hospitals that have been faced with medical supply shortages from the COVID-19 outbreak. As an initial first step, 50,000 N95 surgical masks were […]

By Gene Posted on March 22, 2020 Devout Transformers and Tesla fan Youseph (Yoshi) Tanha is adding a Cybertruck to his growing collection of Tesla-inspired Transformer robots, in comic book form. Cohost to the TransMissions podcast and fan-fiction writer for Transformers: REANIMATED, the Washington-based Dad, has made a living by sharing his passion-fueled knowledge of the popular […]

By Eric Ralph Posted on March 23, 2020 OneWeb, the only pressing competitor facing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation, has reportedly begun to consider filing for bankruptcy shortly before the London-based company completed its third dedicated launch. Following the completion of its first full 34-satellite launch with a Russian Soyuz rocket on February 7th, OneWeb […]

By Gene Posted on March 21, 2020 There’s been many questions around Tesla Model Y’s trailer hitch and its ability to tow ever since a cover plate was first detected on the rear bumper. However, as new Model Y customers begin their comprehensive first reviews and question the vehicle’s ability to tow,  combined with indications […]

By Gene Posted on March 21, 2020 Real-world 0-60 mph acceleration tests of the Tesla Model Y Performance are proving that the all-electric crossover is quicker than what the company advertises. Tesla claims in its online configurator for the Model Y that the dual-motor Performance variant can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 […]

By Gene Posted on March 21, 2020 One of the first accessories for many Tesla owners is a paint protection film (PPF) or ceramic coating that helps in reducing the risk of exterior paint damage on their new vehicle. Famed detailer in the San Francisco Bay Area OCDetailing, arguably best known for their paint correction […]

By Eric Ralph Posted on March 20, 2020 SpaceX continues to build full-scale Starship hardware at a jaw-dropping pace, testing the limits of rocket production to complete the fifth full-scale prototype in three months and prepare the ship for its first Raptor engine ignition tests. This time around, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is fairly confident […]

By Gene Posted on March 20, 2020 Former Top Gear host Richard Hammond embarked on a long-distance family road trip in a Tesla Model X, and the experience that he documented via a vlog couldn’t be more entertaining, to say the least. With moments in the video that induce an instant facepalm, the video, for […]