Hertz Tesla Model 3 rentals expand to Canada

Canadians can now rent the Tesla Model 3 through Hertz as the company has brought the Model 3 to select airports across Canada.A Drive Tesla reader sent us these pictures showing close to a dozen of the electric sedans in parking spots reserved for the Hertz rental vehicles at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ).We have checked Hertz Canada’s website, and we were able to find the Model 3 available at Toronto (YYZ), Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), confirming w . . . [More]

Hertz Tesla Model 3 rentals expand to Canada

Canadians can now rent the Tesla Model 3 through Hertz as the company has brought the Model 3 to select airports across Canada.A Drive Tesla reader sent us these pictures showing close to a dozen of the electric sedans in parking spots reserved for the Hertz rental vehicles at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ).We have checked Hertz Canada’s website, and we were able to find the Model 3 available at Toronto (YYZ), Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), confirming w . . . [More]

1953 - 1954: UFO Sightings Above Fort Meade

Here are a few examples of both military and pilot UFO sightings from the early 1950s. On December 7th, 1953, according to Army Intelligence records, Private First Class Alfred De Bonise and Sergeant First Class James Conley sighted an unidentified object directly above the Headquarters Battery, 89th AAA Battalion, at Fort George C. Meade, Maryland, where the National Security Agency (established in 1952) was later sited. At 2130 hours the witnesses’ attention was drawn to an object which made a noise that resembled the sound of an artillery . . . [More]

1953 - 1954: UFO Sightings Above Fort Meade

Here are a few examples of both military and pilot UFO sightings from the early 1950s. On December 7th, 1953, according to Army Intelligence records, Private First Class Alfred De Bonise and Sergeant First Class James Conley sighted an unidentified object directly above the Headquarters Battery, 89th AAA Battalion, at Fort George C. Meade, Maryland, where the National Security Agency (established in 1952) was later sited. At 2130 hours the witnesses’ attention was drawn to an object which made a noise that resembled the sound of an artillery . . . [More]

New California Charging Hub Will Have 40 Fast Chargers Plus Retail And Restaurant

Real estate developer LL Development plans to build a public charging hub called The Stack Charge near Baker, California, just off I-15, a primary thoroughfare between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.The Stack Charge will feature elevated retail offerings and quick-service restaurants, outdoor lounge areas, 24/7 restroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and more, says the company. The nearly 2500-square-foot vacant drive-thru retail space will be leased to a quick-service restaurant tenant and upgraded to include an outdoor lounge and waiting area.The company . . . [More]

New California Charging Hub Will Have 40 Fast Chargers Plus Retail And Restaurant

Real estate developer LL Development plans to build a public charging hub called The Stack Charge near Baker, California, just off I-15, a primary thoroughfare between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.The Stack Charge will feature elevated retail offerings and quick-service restaurants, outdoor lounge areas, 24/7 restroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and more, says the company. The nearly 2500-square-foot vacant drive-thru retail space will be leased to a quick-service restaurant tenant and upgraded to include an outdoor lounge and waiting area.The company . . . [More]

Tesla Gets Indonesian EV Plant Proposal

Indonesia continues to woo Tesla with a proposal for an E.V factory with an annual production capacity of 500000 cars.Last Thursday, Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the government suggested that Tesla build a plant near Batang Regency in Central Java province, where it can get a steady supply of electricity from renewable sources.The Indonesian government has been promoting industrial estates that supply clean energy from renewable sources to foreign companies, like Tesla, that are conscious of their . . . [More]

Tesla Gets Indonesian EV Plant Proposal

Indonesia continues to woo Tesla with a proposal for an E.V factory with an annual production capacity of 500000 cars.Last Thursday, Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the government suggested that Tesla build a plant near Batang Regency in Central Java province, where it can get a steady supply of electricity from renewable sources.The Indonesian government has been promoting industrial estates that supply clean energy from renewable sources to foreign companies, like Tesla, that are conscious of their . . . [More]

Tesla Giga Berlin is Producing Nearly 1000 Vehicles Per Week

Elon Musk recent sent an email to Tesla employees, congratulating them for their hard work this year. His email contained some updates on each Tesla Gigafactory, including Giga Berlin.According to Elon Musk, the Berlin factory produced almost 1000 cars last week, a notable achievement as Tesla tries to ramp production in Europe. Drone operators @wolfpackberlin shared a picture of Tesla bringing an extended robot arm into the factory, which may be for a second assembly line.Giga Berlin has an estimated annual output of 500000 vehicles per year i . . . [More]

Tesla Giga Berlin is Producing Nearly 1000 Vehicles Per Week

Elon Musk recent sent an email to Tesla employees, congratulating them for their hard work this year. His email contained some updates on each Tesla Gigafactory, including Giga Berlin.According to Elon Musk, the Berlin factory produced almost 1000 cars last week, a notable achievement as Tesla tries to ramp production in Europe. Drone operators @wolfpackberlin shared a picture of Tesla bringing an extended robot arm into the factory, which may be for a second assembly line.Giga Berlin has an estimated annual output of 500000 vehicles per year i . . . [More]

1953 to 1954: Air Force Jet Pilots Sent to Film UFOs

The years are 1953 and 1954. The place was Lowry AFB, Colorado. The air force was sending up squadrons of jets to photograph UFOs. Here is a pilot’s story.During a research trip to the United States in 1976 Timothy Good had the good fortune to interview a former Air Force lieutenant who together with other pilots succeeded in obtaining movie films of UFOs in 1953 and 1954. Mel Noel (pseudonym) was twenty years old when he was assigned to a reserve squadron at Lowry AFB, Colorado, and selected for special photo reconnaissance missions to fil . . . [More]

1953 to 1954: Air Force Jet Pilots Sent to Film UFOs

The years are 1953 and 1954. The place was Lowry AFB, Colorado. The air force was sending up squadrons of jets to photograph UFOs. Here is a pilot’s story.During a research trip to the United States in 1976 Timothy Good had the good fortune to interview a former Air Force lieutenant who together with other pilots succeeded in obtaining movie films of UFOs in 1953 and 1954. Mel Noel (pseudonym) was twenty years old when he was assigned to a reserve squadron at Lowry AFB, Colorado, and selected for special photo reconnaissance missions to fil . . . [More]

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b . . . [More]

Watch Tesla Assemble New 4680 Cells

A few years ago, at Tesla's Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk and other company executives talked about the brand's upcoming 4680 battery cells, which it claimed would be revolutionary. Fast-forward to the present, and Tesla just started delivering the first Model Y crossovers that use the new cells and related structural battery pack.While the general public may not get too excited over watching robots produce battery cells, it really is pretty neat to watch. We imagine that most hardcore E.V fans and owners will find it not only informative, b . . . [More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al . . . [More]

Tesla Fremont Factory Sets New Single Day Production Record

Tesla’s Fremont factory has set a new single day production record, according to an email from CEO Elon Musk to employees on Saturday.In an email to all staff titled Production and Delivery, a copy of which was obtained by Drive Tesla, Musk congratulated everyone on the accomplishment, saying it happened even though Tesla has had a very tough quarter.Musk didn’t provide specifics on the number of vehicles produced that set the record, but said it happened within the last week.The kudos weren’t limited to staff at Fremont, with Musk al . . . [More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F . . . [More]

Tesla Became the Most Purchased New Car in Switzerland in 2021

In a first for Tesla, the car company has the official title of the most purchased new car in Switzerland.This is according to the latest data from Auto-Suisse, who released the 2021 numbers earlier today.The top-selling car was the Tesla Model 3, with 5074 vehicles sold.The Model 3 overtook the historic leader in Suisse car sales, the Oktavia from Skoda.It also means that the best-selling Suisse car is an E.V for the first time.The top five cars in terms of sales in 2021 were:1. Tesla Model 32. Skoda Oktavia3. Audi Q34. Volkswagen Tiguan5. F . . . [More]

1953: Air Force Jet Collides With UFO and Then Disappears

Here are a couple of military based UFO events that took place in the 1950s. Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFOThe year was 1952. The place, unknown air force base within the USA. An Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFO.It was not just a case of sending Air Force planes a . . . [More]

1953: Air Force Jet Collides With UFO and Then Disappears

Here are a couple of military based UFO events that took place in the 1950s. Sorry about the robot voice. For now we are going to do a combination of some human narrator videos and some robot voiced ones. Our long term goal is to have 100% of our videos, human narrator. We are looking for volunteers. Send us an email if you are interested.Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFOThe year was 1952. The place, unknown air force base within the USA. An Air Force Jet Attempts To Shoot Down a UFO.It was not just a case of sending Air Force planes a . . . [More]