Tesla researcher’s 1 million-mile battery cell breakthrough secures the Semi’s longevity

Tesla lead battery researcher Jeff Dahn and members of the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science in Dalhousie University recently released a new paper that points to the development of battery cells capable of lasting over 1 million miles on the road, or 20 years if utilized in grid energy storage.  “We conclude that cells […]

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Tesla Pickup Truck’s unveiling event aimed at November, hints Elon Musk

The long-awaited reveal of Tesla’s pickup truck will most likely take place November, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in response to a Twitter follower’s question. Tesla’s first crack at one of America’s most popular body styles, which will begin production after the Model Y, has been the topic of much speculation from Tesla and electric […]

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Elon Musk and Tesla troll Volkswagen and Porsche in witty tweets

Tesla and Elon Musk’s followers on Twitter were able to see the two accounts take a subtle dig at Volkswagen and Porsche on Wednesday. “Can we all just agree that pumping out carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulphur dioxide from cars on all the streets around the world is maybe a […]

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SpaceX reportedly refused to move Starlink satellite, provoking odd space agency tweets

The European Space Agency (ESA) has published an unusual press release – in the form of a Twitter thread – specifically blaming SpaceX’s nascent Starlink constellation for a collision avoidance maneuver recently performed by Aeolus, a scientific spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO). SpaceX reportedly refused to move its Starlink satellite, triggering the maneuver. SpaceX […]

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Closer Look at Tesla’s latest Smart Summon update: speed, map details, quirks and more

As Tesla continues to work on refining the features of its impending V10 release, the company has rolled out an update to a key full self-driving capability that has long been teased by Elon Musk: Smart Summon, a nifty system that allows an electric car to navigate a parking lot on its own and drive […]

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Tesla’s competitors aren’t perfect, but they could help usher in a new EV crowd

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Tesla Model 3 officially joins police force in Indiana, cost savings highlighted

The town police department of Bargersville, Indiana recently added a Tesla Model 3 to its patrol fleet, and the all-electric vehicle is set to take to the streets for duty today, as reported by a local news station. Alongside its new Model 3, Bargersville Police Department currently operates four Dodge Chargers although plans are in […]

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Tesla rolls out Key Fob security update for Model S to address risks of cloning

As part of continuing efforts to ensure their vehicles are the safest cars on the road, Tesla’s “Bug Bounty” program gives awards to security researchers that uncover vulnerabilities in the company’s various product systems. Perhaps one of the most impressive parts of that program, however, is Tesla’s ability to remedy the flaws quickly. In the […]

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Audi launches short range e-tron in Norway with Tesla Model 3-comparable price

As part of its EV push into the European market, Audi has launched a 71 kWh, shorter-range version of its e-tron SUV in Norway. Dubbed the e-tron 50, the all-electric vehicle comes loaded with a generous set of standard features and is priced at a very competitive NOK 499,999 (around $55,300) including shipping and delivery […]

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Tesla’s school programs are key to its mission and workforce development

Tesla’s internships for high school graduates at Gigafactory 1 in Sparks, Nevada have been well received due to their mutual benefits for both the company and participants. In Tesla’s Manufacturing Development Program, for instance, students develop skills for gainful employment in a future-minded industry while earning educational credits from a local community college, and Tesla […]

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