Elon Musk has shared an image of the suits to be worn by NASA astronauts that will travel on SpaceX equipment to the International Space Station. “First picture of SpaceX spacesuit,” Musk wrote on Instagram. “More in days to follow. Worth noting that this actually works (not a mockup). Already tested to double vacuum pressure.… Continue reading Musk Debuts First Image of SpaceX Space Suit
Month: August 2017
Tesla Referral Program Offers Chance To Drive Digging Machine
Tesla has added a unique “secret level” prize to its referral program – a chance to drive The Boring Company’s electric boring machine. The referral program has has previously offered rewards such as discounts on a next generation Tesla Roadster, the chance to attend Tesla events like the semi truck unveiling, a free Powerpack, and… Continue reading Tesla Referral Program Offers Chance To Drive Digging Machine
New Drone Footage of Tesla’s Gigafactory
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPsH4AY_NKU” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Drone footage taken last week by YouTube user California Phantom shows off a busy scene at the 3,000-acre site. The factory, located in Sparks, Nevada, produces the battery cells for Tesla’s electric vehicles and drivetrains for the Model 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Model 3 Depreciation Projected as ‘Best-In-Class’
The Model 3 will retain its value as well as any car in its class, according to a new report from automotive search engine Autolist. To attempt to forecast Model 3 depreciation, the company looked at the Model S, it’s competitors, and their in-brand counterparts. If the Model 3 tracks analogously with the Model S,… Continue reading Model 3 Depreciation Projected as ‘Best-In-Class’
Tesla Model X Takes Title as World’s Quickest SUV
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NnNEuxqoPo” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]The Tesla Model X is now the quickest SUV in the world. A video posted on the YouTube channel DragTimes shows a Model X hit a 1/4 mile time of 11.418 seconds at 117.95 mph. The Model X P100D with Ludicrous enabled was only charged to 73% at the beginning of the race.… Continue reading Tesla Model X Takes Title as World’s Quickest SUV
I Like Big Batteries And I Cannot Lie
Perhaps the title is misleading, as I like small batteries too. What I really like is variety – different people have different needs, so I would like to see a wide range of battery sizes available on future cars. A car with a small battery can be lighter (which can improve handling and acceleration), more… Continue reading I Like Big Batteries And I Cannot Lie
Musk Confirms Plan For Driver Data In the Cloud
Tesla plans to store drivers’ settings in the cloud, potentially enabling fleet vehicles to automatically adjust a driver’s preferences for their seat, side mirror, steering wheel settings, and more. Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned the plan in a series of Tweets Sunday. We are going to move all info and settings to the "cloud" (aka… Continue reading Musk Confirms Plan For Driver Data In the Cloud
Home Depot to Install Tesla Powerpacks at Select Stores
The Home Depot announced Thursday the addition of solar installations at 50 stores as it continues to expand its alternative energy portfolio, essentially creating mini solar farms out of unused rooftops. The Home Depot is working with General Electric’s Current unit on 20 solar installations at stores in New Jersey, as well as eight stores… Continue reading Home Depot to Install Tesla Powerpacks at Select Stores
Automatic High Beam Feature Released in All Markets
Tesla has pushed Autopilot software update ‘2017.32’ for cars equipped with the second generation hardware. While many are still waiting for the second generation hardware to achieve the “silky smooth” Autopilot control promised by the company, the current update offers only minor improvements. The most notable part of the update was rollout of the Auto… Continue reading Automatic High Beam Feature Released in All Markets
Tesla Selling CPO Cars on Autotrader.com
TMC Member spectrablue pointed out last week that Tesla had started listing cars on third-party sites like Autotrader.com. Tesla previously only sold those cars on Tesla.com and a network of company-owned stores. The company’s “certified pre-owned” program has helped them control the market and keep resale prices above the industry average. There are now a significant enough… Continue reading Tesla Selling CPO Cars on Autotrader.com