Tesla Smart Summon gets epic reaction video: ‘There’s no human inside that car!’

Tesla’s recently released Smart Summon feature for its Full Self-Driving suite recently received what could only be described as the perfect reaction video. The short clip provides an encouraging glimpse at how enthusiastic the general public is, or could be at least, for the advent of driverless vehicle technology.  Tesla Model 3 owner Omar (last […]

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Tesla patents novel hood hinge that optimizes pedestrian safety during collisions

Tesla’s electric cars are known for being extremely quick, and they are also known for being extremely safe. The Model 3, the company’s most affordable car to date, for example, has aced safety ratings across the globe, earning a 5-Star rating from the NHTSA in the US, the Euro NCAP in Europe, and the ANCAP […]

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Tesla Gigafactory 3 Phase 2 area rises as onsite Supercharger takes shape

Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China is reportedly set to start the first production runs of the Made-in-China Model 3 within this month. Amidst these developments, construction activities in the complex’s Phase 2 area have begun accelerating, and other projects in the site, such as a Supercharger station, are also taking form.  Drone flyovers of the […]

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Closer look at Tesla’s exclusive Model 3 ‘Power Sports’ Aero Wheels for China

The Tesla Model 3 Performance in the United States comes bundled with 20″ Performance Wheels, which are just slightly larger versions of the company’s 19″ Sports Wheels that are available for the Model 3 Standard Range Plus and Model 3 Dual Motor AWD. The 20″ option looks pretty good, if not understated, giving the Model […]

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Tesla owners weather PG&E’s power outage as gas stations across CA shut down

Tensions are rising in up to 34 counties in California as residents begin feeling the effects of Pacific Gas and Electric Co’s decision to cut power to around 800,000 customers as a way to avoid potential wildfires in the area. Amidst the chaos, Tesla owners who have installed rooftop solar and Powerwall 2 batteries are […]

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Tesla’s (TSLA) Q3 2019 earnings call with Elon Musk set for October 23

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced that it would be posting its financial results for Q3 2019 after the market closes on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The company would be issuing a brief advisory with a link to its Q3 2019 Update Letter, which will be accessible from Tesla’s Investor Relations website. A live Q&A session is […]

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Tesla Pickup Truck still on track for November unveiling

It appears that Tesla’s highly-anticipated Pickup Truck is still poised to be unveiled sometime this coming November. The update was shared on Twitter by CEO Elon Musk while responding to an inquiry about the upcoming vehicle’s official reveal date.  While Musk did not specify a date in his recent tweet, a previous announcement from the […]

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Tesla’s Smart Summon gets dismissive review from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has shared its take on Tesla’s recently-released Smart Summon feature, and the advocacy group is unimpressed. Outlining its observations about the function, CR argued that Smart Summon is a half-baked feature that does not really a lot of advantages much to consumers. The consumer advocacy group noted that it was able to test […]

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Tesla prepares EV owners, Powerwall customers for CA’s historic power outages

As California faces a historic power outage in several Bay Area counties, American electric car maker Tesla appears to have begun making preparations for its customers who are residing in affected areas. Reports from the Tesla community reveal that the company is sending charging reminders to electric car owners, while Powerwall 2 customers are starting […]

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Tesla owner opens Model S motor to reveal Iron Man-esque electronics setup

A video recently uploaded on YouTube has provided a close look at the inner workings of a Tesla Model S electric motor. Based on the teardown, it appears that Tesla’s motors, even those from vehicles that are already several years old, are quite stunning in terms of their engineering and design.  The video of the […]

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