SpaceX has finally received clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct the next (and last) test hop of the Starhopper prototype at it’s test facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The permit – initially issued on June 21st – changes the constraints of the next hop for Starhopper and raises the amount of insurance liability […]
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Leaked images and footage from the interior of Gigafactory 3 suggest that Tesla is already making the necessary preparations for trial production runs of its Made-in-China Model 3 in its massive Shanghai-based facility. The installation of manufacturing equipment and robots inside Gigafactory 3 is ongoing as well. The recent Gigafactory 3 leaks were shared on […]
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There is just something symbolic about seeing a white Tesla Model 3 Performance taking on modified, smoke-belching diesel racers on the drag strip. Perhaps it’s a notable sign of the changing times, or perhaps it’s a wake-up call to automotive enthusiasts who still doubt the electric revolution. Either way, there is some satisfaction to be […]
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Tesla Model S owner Steven Peeters believes in Elon Musk’s vision of a Full Self-Driving future. Being in the IT field for 20 years, the independent consultant is fond of his Model S’ tech capabilities, particularly the improvements that Tesla has been rolling out to his vehicle’s Autopilot driver-assist system. Since replacing his Model S […]
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During a recent interview with Tesla owner-enthusiast Sean Mitchell, Detroit veteran Sandy Munro of Munro and Associates mentioned that among the Model 3’s unique components, its “Superbottle” is one of the most innovative. Combining two pumps, one heat exchanger, and one coolant valve in one cleverly-designed bottle, the Model 3’s cooling system is arguably the […]
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Tesla Global Vice President Grace Tao recently noted in an interview that Gigafactory 3 is mostly complete, and that deliveries of vehicles produced in the facility are set to begin by the end of this year. Recent reports have now emerged suggesting that the massive Shanghai-based electric car factory could come to life as early […]
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A Tesla Model 3’s Navigate on Autopilot system was recently subjected to a test in heavy traffic, in an attempt to see just how well the electric car maker’s most advanced driver-assist feature could handle real-world scenarios in a busy highway. Apart from a couple of tricky spots, the Model 3 was able to complete […]
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Even before it received Tesla’s “‘Raven” updates, the Model S P100D is already a monster on the drag strip. Equipped with two electric motors and a hefty 100 kWh battery pack, the pre-Raven Tesla Model S P100D broke electric car stereotypes when it regularly outran supercars, thanks in no small part to its instant torque […]
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A Tesla owner’s commute over a Sacramento, CA highway last Wednesday instantly became memorable, after a bright Perseid meteor was captured in all its fiery glory by his Model 3’s built-in dashcam. The fireball was a treat for the eyes, spending several seconds in the sky before fading out of sight. Footage of the remarkable […]
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