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Tesla rolls out 2020 Holiday Update: New Driving Visualizations, Supercharger Display Improvements and more (Release Notes)

December 25, 2020 Maria Merano Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is beginning to roll out its highly anticipated over-the-air 2020 ‘Holiday Update’ that includes new driving visualizations for Full Self-Driving, new games, and an improved display for Supercharger and Vehicle Information, among others. The following are some of the most notable aspects of Tesla’s 2020 holiday update as part of Firmware 2020.48.25. Arguably, the […]

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Tesla mobile technician dedicated to service during holiday snow storm

December 25, 2020 Maria Merano Syndicated Comments Off

A Tesla Mobile Service technician recently showed true dedication for the job when they were spotted remotely servicing a Model Y during a snowy winter holiday. Tesla enthusiast @JARE_ee shared pictures of the Tesla Mobile Service technician, driving a modified Model S, to repair a Model Y alone in the snow. “Which other company will […]

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Tesla reforestation at Giga Berlin heads into overdrive

December 24, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

A recent video from Naturraum für Generationen has revealed a close look at the ongoing efforts to replace the trees that were cut down to make way for Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin facility. As indicated by the NfG in a series of updates, tree-planting efforts are now fully underway, and it will likely only be a […]

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Relive SpaceX’s high-altitude Starship launch debut in 4K [video]

December 24, 2020 Eric Ralph Syndicated Comments Off

SpaceX has published a 4K recap of Starship serial number 8’s (SN8) spectacular high-altitude launch debut, highlighting all crucial aspects of the immensely successful test flight and hinting at the next steps forward. On December 9th, after days of anticipation and delays for the unprecedented test flight, Starship SN8 sailed through a clean preflight flow, […]

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SpaceX’s first dedicated Falcon 9 rideshare lines up dozens of smallsats

December 23, 2020 Eric Ralph Syndicated Comments Off

Already set to include several dozen small satellites for companies and institutions around the world, SpaceX’s first self-managed Falcon 9 rideshare launch is just around the corner. Scheduled to launch no earlier than (NET) January 14th, the mission – known as SpaceX Rideshare 3 (SXRS-3) – will be the company’s third mission under the umbrella […]

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Tesla’s Elon Musk shares insights on Apple’s reported “monocell” EV batteries

December 23, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared his insights on a key innovation that Apple is reportedly looking to adopt for its all-electric vehicle program. Reports have noted that Apple’s upcoming electric car will be utilizing a “monocell” battery design, which would allow the tech giant to optimize space inside the battery pack. In a recent […]

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Tesla (TSLA) gets fresh ‘Buy’ rating, and it has nothing to do with its S&P 500 inclusion

December 23, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) may be experiencing some pullback following its formal inclusion into the S&P 500 on Monday, but a Wall Street analyst has noted that he is now more bullish on the electric car maker than ever. Interestingly enough, the analyst’s bullish stance has everything to do with Tesla and its future potential, and […]

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Tesla is making subtle preparations for the Model S Plaid at the Nurburgring

December 23, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla appears to be subtly setting the stage for the arrival of its track-ready flagship sedan, the Model S Plaid, in the Nurburgring. As observed recently by members of the electric vehicle community, Tesla is building what appears to be several Supercharger V3 stations at the iconic racetrack. While seemingly a minor update considering Tesla’s […]

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Tesla approached Apple when it was most vulnerable, but it was ignored: Elon Musk

December 23, 2020 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Anyone following the electric vehicle sector knows that the initial Model 3 ramp took a lot out of Tesla and its CEO. Elon Musk has noted that the Model 3 would have brought Tesla to ruin, had it not been for the efforts of its workers and sheer hard work. If Musk’s recent tweets are […]

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Rivian R1T lights up the night for some outdoor holiday fun

December 23, 2020 Maria Merano Syndicated Comments Off

Rivian lit up the night for families with a single R1T all-electric pickup truck at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center recently. The Rivian R1T powered 20,000 Christmas lights, giving families a nice holiday treat. “Underneath 20,000 lights in the middle of the woods—all powered by a single outlet in the R1T—we invited our families in Normal […]

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