While Tesla says the dual-motor version of the Model 3 won’t be available until late 2018, at least one such vehicle has been spotted in the wild. Tesla podcaster Ryan McCaffrey posted a photo to Twitter that shows a Model 3 with VIN 5YJ3E1EB3JF008370. The red Model 3 with 19-inch Sport Wheels also had manufacturer plates.… Continue reading Dual-Motor Model 3 Spotted in San Francisco
Month: February 2018
Waymo Invites Consumers to ‘See Through the Eyes’ of a Driverless Car
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The idea of a car navigating public roads without the presence of a human driver still makes most people uneasy. Even strong advocates of the technology believe there’s still work to be done to prove autonomous cars are safe in all driving conditions. While the technology is obviously a major challenge, building trust among consumers… Continue reading Waymo Invites Consumers to ‘See Through the Eyes’ of a Driverless Car
Tesla Semi Spotted on Highway Near Sacramento
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Tesla Semi was spotted traveling on California’s I-80 near Sacramento this week. The sighting was one of several reported recently as Tesla is seemingly trying to put some road miles on the trucks. YouTube user Vlad Fed posted a video of the encounter. “Was going like 72 and he passed me like it was nothin,”… Continue reading Tesla Semi Spotted on Highway Near Sacramento
SpaceX Considered Possibility a Bullet Caused 2016 Rocket Explosion
After a SpaceX rocket exploded on a Cape Canaveral launch pad in 2016, the company considered the possibility that a malicious rifle shot was the cause. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tells the story in a forthcoming book, “The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos.” The Washington Post published an… Continue reading SpaceX Considered Possibility a Bullet Caused 2016 Rocket Explosion
California DMV Says Driverless Cars Will Be Allowed on Public Roads in April
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles passed regulations today that would allow driverless cars to operate on roads as early as April. The regulations require a remote human operator – who could be miles away – to monitor the vehicle as a fallback. Still, this is the first time companies will be able to operate autonomous vehicles… Continue reading California DMV Says Driverless Cars Will Be Allowed on Public Roads in April
Tesla is Only U.S. Company in Top 10 Ranking of Best Auto Brands
Consumer Reports’ 2018 Brand Report Card, a ranking of automakers that produce reliable, high-performing models, placed Tesla eighth in its list of the ten best. Tesla was the only U.S. automaker in the top ten. Consumer Reports considered the Model S and Model X for the test. Brands are ranked based on the average Overall… Continue reading Tesla is Only U.S. Company in Top 10 Ranking of Best Auto Brands
Model X Sets New SUV Record in the Quarter-Mile
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Model X lined up against a Jeep Trackhawk equipped with a 707 horsepower Hellcat motor and managed to set a record for the fastest SUV in the world. The team behind YouTube channel Drag Times filmed the Model X P100D with Ludicrous+ mode as it ran the quarter-mile in 11.281-seconds at 118.37 mph. Check out the world… Continue reading Model X Sets New SUV Record in the Quarter-Mile
Musk Says Semi Will Best Specs Announced at Launch
The specs Tesla announced for its upcoming Semi outpaced the industry standard to such a degree that it raised eyebrows. Daimler AG’s head of trucks has even gone so far as to question the legitimacy of Tesla’s claims. “If Tesla really delivers on this promise, we’ll obviously buy two trucks – one to take apart and one… Continue reading Musk Says Semi Will Best Specs Announced at Launch
Model 3 Produces Nearly 400 Horsepower on Dyno
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]TMC member Mysterylectric has given us a look at what the Model 3 can do on a dyno. According to a YouTube video of the test: We hadn’t seen any dyno runs of the Model 3, so we did one of our own. 2018 Tesla Model 3, Long Range premium, first production run car, VIN 179x. Took… Continue reading Model 3 Produces Nearly 400 Horsepower on Dyno
Tesla Rolls Out Workplace Charging Program
Tesla has unveiled a new charging program that provides chargers to companies and commercial property owners throughout the U.S. The Workplace Charging program is similar to to the Destination Charging network that provides free charging stations to restaurants, hotels, and resorts. Tesla will be providing wall connectors, the same units that owners install in their homes. The… Continue reading Tesla Rolls Out Workplace Charging Program