Tesla MobileApp Update 4.6.0.

Tesla has released a new version of their mobile app on the iOSApp Store, giving owners more functionality to control their car.Referred to as actionable notifications in the release notes, the new feature turns the Tesla app notifications into something you can interact with more than just tapping on it to open the app.For example, when turning on the climate controls from the app, the usual notification of Your car cabin is now at the desired temperature still appears, but now you can also turn off climate controls directly from the lock sc . . . [More]

Tesla MobileApp Update 4.6.0.

Tesla has released a new version of their mobile app on the iOSApp Store, giving owners more functionality to control their car.Referred to as actionable notifications in the release notes, the new feature turns the Tesla app notifications into something you can interact with more than just tapping on it to open the app.For example, when turning on the climate controls from the app, the usual notification of Your car cabin is now at the desired temperature still appears, but now you can also turn off climate controls directly from the lock sc . . . [More]

Over 100 Model Ys Ready For Transport at Tesla Giga Texas

The latest visit to the Tesla Giga Austin plant in Texas brings an especially interesting sight of more than 100 Model Ys. parked in front of the factory.Jeff Roberts, who shared the photos, said that those are production cars ready for transport.As we can see, almost all of the cars are covered. We guess that those might be customer cars, envisioned for deliveries as soon as the company obtains the final certification for the Made-in-Texas Model Y.The wheels, at least on some of the cars, appear to be the 19 Gemini Wheels, associated with the . . . [More]

Over 100 Model Ys Ready For Transport at Tesla Giga Texas

The latest visit to the Tesla Giga Austin plant in Texas brings an especially interesting sight of more than 100 Model Ys. parked in front of the factory.Jeff Roberts, who shared the photos, said that those are production cars ready for transport.As we can see, almost all of the cars are covered. We guess that those might be customer cars, envisioned for deliveries as soon as the company obtains the final certification for the Made-in-Texas Model Y.The wheels, at least on some of the cars, appear to be the 19 Gemini Wheels, associated with the . . . [More]

Tesla Is Now The 3rd Most Considered Luxury Car in US

The popularity of the Tesla brand is growing rapidly. The manufacturer is recognized as the third most considered luxury brand in the U.S, according to a study by Kelley Blue Book.At the end of each quarter, Kelley Blue Book publishes a result of the study called the Brand Watch Luxury Report. This report looks at consumer attitudes towards various luxury car brands that are available for purchase in the U.S. The Q4 2021 report shows that Tesla has moved up to the third place with a 3% increase in popularity compared to Q3 2021, which is a very . . . [More]

Tesla Is Now The 3rd Most Considered Luxury Car in US

The popularity of the Tesla brand is growing rapidly. The manufacturer is recognized as the third most considered luxury brand in the U.S, according to a study by Kelley Blue Book.At the end of each quarter, Kelley Blue Book publishes a result of the study called the Brand Watch Luxury Report. This report looks at consumer attitudes towards various luxury car brands that are available for purchase in the U.S. The Q4 2021 report shows that Tesla has moved up to the third place with a 3% increase in popularity compared to Q3 2021, which is a very . . . [More]

Tesla China Now Offers Model 3 Power Trunk Retrofit

Ever since Tesla added a power trunk to the Model 3 with the refresh in 2020, existing owners have been asking for an official retrofit.Those wishes have been answered. Tesla China’s Weibo account says that after listening to customer feedback, they are now offering a power trunk upgrade service.The upgrade costs just $630 USD, a very reasonable price compared to third party solutions.For that price you get genuine Tesla parts, a professional installation, and a three-year warranty.The package also adds trunk control options to both the in-ca . . . [More]

Tesla China Now Offers Model 3 Power Trunk Retrofit

Ever since Tesla added a power trunk to the Model 3 with the refresh in 2020, existing owners have been asking for an official retrofit.Those wishes have been answered. Tesla China’s Weibo account says that after listening to customer feedback, they are now offering a power trunk upgrade service.The upgrade costs just $630 USD, a very reasonable price compared to third party solutions.For that price you get genuine Tesla parts, a professional installation, and a three-year warranty.The package also adds trunk control options to both the in-ca . . . [More]

Tesla Says Gas Generators No Longer Make Sense

In a submission to the Australian Energy Operator’s 2022 Integrated System Plan, Tesla noted that gas generators are no longer rational as battery storage systems become cheaper and smarter.Tesla described their battery technology as the new clean peaker and outlined its superior flexibility and multiple grid service operations.Tesla also detailed their Megapack’s ability to deliver longer duration storage in case of substantial outages.As per the submission, Tesla disagreed with the Australian Energy Operator’s forecast. This forecas . . . [More]

Tesla Says Gas Generators No Longer Make Sense

In a submission to the Australian Energy Operator’s 2022 Integrated System Plan, Tesla noted that gas generators are no longer rational as battery storage systems become cheaper and smarter.Tesla described their battery technology as the new clean peaker and outlined its superior flexibility and multiple grid service operations.Tesla also detailed their Megapack’s ability to deliver longer duration storage in case of substantial outages.As per the submission, Tesla disagreed with the Australian Energy Operator’s forecast. This forecas . . . [More]

1965: The Valensole Case

The year is 1965, the place, Valensole, France, the witness observed a landed UFO in his field. Near the UFO was two humanoid beings who immobilized him with an unknown device.On July 1st, 1965 at about 0545 hours, farmer Maurice Masse was in his lavender field near Valensole, Basses Alpes, France. At this time he heard a strange whistling sound. Stepping out from behind a heap of stones he saw an object shaped like a rugby football with a cupola on top, about the size of a Renault Dauphine car. It was standing on six legs, with a central pivot . . . [More]

1965: The Valensole Case

The year is 1965, the place, Valensole, France, the witness observed a landed UFO in his field. Near the UFO was two humanoid beings who immobilized him with an unknown device.On July 1st, 1965 at about 0545 hours, farmer Maurice Masse was in his lavender field near Valensole, Basses Alpes, France. At this time he heard a strange whistling sound. Stepping out from behind a heap of stones he saw an object shaped like a rugby football with a cupola on top, about the size of a Renault Dauphine car. It was standing on six legs, with a central pivot . . . [More]

Massive new Tesla Supercharger coming to Barstow California

California is home to several of Tesla’s largest Supercharger stations, with the Santa Monica Supercharger currently under construction topping the list at 62 stalls.Santa Monica might not hold the title for very long after a massive new station has been identified as coming soon to the Outlets at Barstow in southern California.The new site at 2796 Tanger Way was discovered by Drive Tesla contributor Marco, who found video from a company called E.V.I. Charge showing the site being cleared and graded last week.It also includes a video taken fo . . . [More]

Massive new Tesla Supercharger coming to Barstow California

California is home to several of Tesla’s largest Supercharger stations, with the Santa Monica Supercharger currently under construction topping the list at 62 stalls.Santa Monica might not hold the title for very long after a massive new station has been identified as coming soon to the Outlets at Barstow in southern California.The new site at 2796 Tanger Way was discovered by Drive Tesla contributor Marco, who found video from a company called E.V.I. Charge showing the site being cleared and graded last week.It also includes a video taken fo . . . [More]

Giga Texas Shows a Busy Factory That is Raring to Go

New video from Giga Texas has leaked on Thursday, giving us a glimpse inside the factory and showing that Tesla is rearing to go and start producing customer cars.The videos were shared on Snapchat by a Tesla employee, and show several busy areas of the factory.In the first video we see a crate of Model Y drive units, before the employee shows an elevated view of the production line.The next part of the factory we see is where the newly built vehicles are parked and tested, including calibration of the vehicle’s cameras.The final stop on the . . . [More]

Giga Texas Shows a Busy Factory That is Raring to Go

New video from Giga Texas has leaked on Thursday, giving us a glimpse inside the factory and showing that Tesla is rearing to go and start producing customer cars.The videos were shared on Snapchat by a Tesla employee, and show several busy areas of the factory.In the first video we see a crate of Model Y drive units, before the employee shows an elevated view of the production line.The next part of the factory we see is where the newly built vehicles are parked and tested, including calibration of the vehicle’s cameras.The final stop on the . . . [More]

Tesla Signs 5 Year Lithium Supply Deal With Australias Liontown

Tesla signed a 5-year lithium supply deal with Liontown Resources, which is expected to commence in 2024. Liontown will supply Tesla with Lithium Spodumene Concentrate from the battery metal company’s new $338 Million Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia.Australian-based battery materials company Liontown Resources Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a legally binding sales and purchase term sheet with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla for the supply of spodumene concentrate, announced the Australian co . . . [More]

Tesla Signs 5 Year Lithium Supply Deal With Australias Liontown

Tesla signed a 5-year lithium supply deal with Liontown Resources, which is expected to commence in 2024. Liontown will supply Tesla with Lithium Spodumene Concentrate from the battery metal company’s new $338 Million Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia.Australian-based battery materials company Liontown Resources Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a legally binding sales and purchase term sheet with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla for the supply of spodumene concentrate, announced the Australian co . . . [More]

Tesla Has Around 1 Million 4680 Battery Cells Already Made

Tesla has about 1 million 4680 battery cells at its manufacturing facility at Cato Road, Fremont, California. The source said the batteries are awaiting shipment to Giga Texas for Model Y production, with certification to be completed soon.The Tesla Roadrunner Project at Kato Road, which develops, test-produces, and produces 4680 battery cells introduced in 2020, is under scrutiny. However, no one has been able to get at least some details about what is going on there, except for the occasional non-volumetric and superficial comments from the c . . . [More]

Tesla Has Around 1 Million 4680 Battery Cells Already Made

Tesla has about 1 million 4680 battery cells at its manufacturing facility at Cato Road, Fremont, California. The source said the batteries are awaiting shipment to Giga Texas for Model Y production, with certification to be completed soon.The Tesla Roadrunner Project at Kato Road, which develops, test-produces, and produces 4680 battery cells introduced in 2020, is under scrutiny. However, no one has been able to get at least some details about what is going on there, except for the occasional non-volumetric and superficial comments from the c . . . [More]