An order for 50 Tesla Semis has been placed by UAE-based environmental and waste management company Bee’ah. The company says it is the first organization to order Tesla Semi trucks in the Middle East. The trucks will primarily be used for waste collection and transportation, including transportation of materials for recovery. They will also add to Bee’ah’s… Continue reading Bee’ah Orders 50 Tesla Semis to Middle East
Month: January 2018
Tesla Upgrading Software to ‘Do Pretty Much Anything Via Voice Command’
Soon the Tesla Model 3 “will be able to do pretty much anything via voice command,” according to a tweet from CEO Elon Musk. A few weeks ago Musk asked users on Twitter for ways to improve Tesla’s products. When a user asked about the addition of more voice control, Musk said it’s an area… Continue reading Tesla Upgrading Software to ‘Do Pretty Much Anything Via Voice Command’
TMC Member Upgrades Model S: ‘Only RWD Tesla With a 100 kWh Pack’
Jason Hughes, wk057 on TMC and Twitter, is a celebrated Tesla hacker known for his highly-modified Model S. The car started as a P85, but Hughes upgraded to a larger battery pack and dubbed the car a “P90++”. Now, after upgrading the battery again, he’s calling the car the “first and only RWD Tesla with a 100… Continue reading TMC Member Upgrades Model S: ‘Only RWD Tesla With a 100 kWh Pack’
Tesla: What to Expect in 2018
Following Tesla, there are always surprises. You never know when Elon Musk is going to launch a car into space or tweet about drilling tunnels, selling flamethrowers, or building a 50s style diner with food delivery on rollerskates. A few things that we should expect in 2018: Ramping Model 3 production to 5,000 per week… Continue reading Tesla: What to Expect in 2018
Tesla Model 3 Customers Upset Over Change to ‘Premium Textile’ Headliner
The Model 3 headliner is making headlines. When Tesla’s electric sedan for the masses went on sale it offered a $5,000 “Premium Upgrades Package” that promised “Premium Materials.” Interior photos released by Tesla show a Model 3 interior wrapped in what appears to be Alcantara, a durable material with the look and feel of suede.… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Customers Upset Over Change to ‘Premium Textile’ Headliner
Takata Airbag Recall Prompts Safety Update for 2013 Model S
A recall of the Tesla Model S related to the the industry-wide recall of Takata airbag inflators has been extended to include 2013 model year cars, Tesla announced. Passenger airbags in 2012 Model S vehicles were recalled in January 2017. According to a Safety Update: As part of the previously determined schedule put in place by… Continue reading Takata Airbag Recall Prompts Safety Update for 2013 Model S
Fisker’s 400-Mile EMotion Makes Debut
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fisker officially debuted at CES in Las Vegas the new EMotion, a luxury, all-electric, sedan with bold promises of performance and features. The company claims the EMotion will have a range of more than 400 miles and 9-minute charging. While the EMotion will launch with a lithium-ion battery pack, the company says it is working on… Continue reading Fisker’s 400-Mile EMotion Makes Debut
Zuma Satellite Reportedly Destroyed Following Sunday’s Launch By SpaceX
A satellite launched Sunday by SpaceX as part of a classified government mission reportedly failed to reach orbit and was destroyed, according the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The satellite, named Zuma, was built by Northrop Grumman Corp. and reportedly cost billions. Officials told Reuters that the satellite is a total loss, likely to have… Continue reading Zuma Satellite Reportedly Destroyed Following Sunday’s Launch By SpaceX
Tesla Planning Supercharger Station With ‘Old School’ Drive-In Restaurant
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a new Supercharger location near Los Angeles will also feature an “old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant.” Gonna put an old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2018 Musk announced the… Continue reading Tesla Planning Supercharger Station With ‘Old School’ Drive-In Restaurant
Watch: SpaceX Launches Secretive ‘Zuma’ Mission
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SpaceX is set to launch tonight a Falcon 9 carrying a a secret payload for the U.S. government. The mission, named Zuma, will lift off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET. The mission has been delayed for nearly two months while SpaceX conducted two additional rounds of testing.… Continue reading Watch: SpaceX Launches Secretive ‘Zuma’ Mission