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Tesla 4680 Cell: Thermal Analysis Suggests Unique Cooling System Design

The analysis suggests that Tesla might integrate the cooling into the body. We consulted a mechanical engineer and heat transfer specialist* to get his opinion on how Tesla might design the cooling system for its new 4680 integrated battery system. The analysis suggests that Tesla might integrate the cooling into the body/ battery. No more cooling snake. Background On Battery …

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SpaceX Providing Starlink Internet Service to Wildfire Emergency Responders

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network has provided service to emergency responders battling wildfires in Washington state. A tweet from Washington state’s Military Department and Emergency Management Division revealed the first known application of the service. SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk replied, saying the company is “prioritizing emergency responders & locations with no Internet connectivity at …

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Tesla Releases $2,000 Model Y Acceleration Boost, Shaves Half Second

The acceleration boost only applies to the non-performance Tesla Model Y Long Range. The new Tesla Model Y acceleration boost is a paid software upgrade that’s now available for the Model Y Long Range, which is the current $49,990 “base” model and only available with all-wheel drive. You can purchase the update using your Tesla Mobile app, …

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Tesla Plans Supercharger Stalls Reserved for Cybertruck

Tesla plans for an upcoming Supercharger station near Pasadena, Calif. include charging stalls designated for the Cybertruck. TMC member RubberToe came across documents Tesla submitted to the city, which outlines plans for 20 250 kW v3 Superchargers located on the 110 North Freeway. Screenshots of the presentation posted by TerranApart show that the station will …

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Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck Orders Are Gigantic

At the Battery Day event, the Cybertruck was displayed together with ATV, Roadster and Semi. Elon Musk revealed during Tesla Battery Day that the number of orders (actually pre-orders) for its extraordinary, all-electric Cybertruck pickup are “gigantic” (see IEVs coverage – 2:44:07). There are well over half a million pre-orders, maybe even 600,000 according to Musk, who did not announce the exact number. He …

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