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Tesla owners convey worries over radar loss for inclement weather

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Tesla releases Conflict Mineral report, extending history of humane mining practices

Tesla has released its Conflict Mineral Report for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019. In the report, Tesla…

Tesla Vision: Autopilot safety features still active, NHTSA, IIHS to retest soon

Tesla Autopilot safety features are still active in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that have been manufactured without radar,…

Tesla’s EV Seniority and how it could affect Ford’s price parity battle: Goldman Sachs

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) seniority in the electric vehicle sector is proving to provide plenty of difficulty for the long-standing legends…

On the Shoulder of Giants: How the Tesla Cybertruck’s ambitious camper is willing itself into being

The Cyberlandr, an ambitious, ultra-high-tech, ultra-compact, premium camper for the Tesla Cybertruck, broke out to much attention and even some…

Tesla “Cyberliving” trailer specs and size teased anew in Cybertruck UI images

The Tesla Cybertruck unveiling had, for lack of a better word, some unexpected events. Even Elon Musk himself admitted that…

SpaceX sends reused Falcon 9 booster west for first California Starlink launches

SpaceX has shipped the first of one or two flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters from Florida to California in the latest…

Tesla Model S Plaid walkthrough teases possible new door handle option

A recent video walkthrough of what appears to be a production Tesla Model S Plaid has provided some interesting new…

Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at 610-mile range, eye tracking mirror adjustments

During its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck’s tri-motor configuration was announced with some very impressive specs, including a 0-60 mph time…

Tesla activates its camera-based driver monitoring system

Tesla has activated its vehicles' camera-based driver monitoring system. The presence of the new feature was shared by Tesla owners…

Tesla Armor Glass patent reveals ‘bulletproof’ secret to Cybertruck durability

Tesla rolled out several new patents related to the Cybertruck today, one of them being the "bulletproof" Armor Glass that…

Rivian pushes R1T deliveries to July, updates standard features and Drive program

Rivian has provided reservation holders for their Launch Edition R1T with a new update for deliveries that will now take…

Tesla Cybertruck’s Solar Panel Tonneau Cover comes to life in new patent

The Tesla Cybertruck's many features are now appearing as patents that the automaker has submitted to the United States Patent…

U.S. Senate Panel looks to boost EV Tax Credit to $12,500: What we know so far

The United States Senate Finance Committee is looking to boost the possible Electric Vehicle Tax Credit to $12,500 for manufacturers…

Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failures

Tesla's next generation of vehicles like the Cybertruck and the Made-in-Texas Model Y will likely be built with a structural…

Tesla Powerpack battery steps in after coal plant explodes in Australia

On Tuesday, an explosion at the Callide Power Station, a coal-fired power plant in central Queensland, Australia, resulted in mass…

SpaceX’s first flight-proven Starship rolled back to factory for likely retirement

While SpaceX has spent the better part of three weeks inspecting the first flight-proven Starship to survive a high-altitude launch…

Tesla’s “Standard” safety features for Model 3 and Model Y get an NHTSA update

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has updated its website's pages for the 2021 Model 3 and Model Y…

The Boring Company expands TX presence with Phase 2 permit, new job openings

Elon Musk’s Boring Company filed to further renovate its office building in Pflugerville with the Texas Department of Licensing and…

Rivian R1T VIN decoder hints at Dual Motor option among 2022 models

The NHTSA’s Rivian VIN decoder hints that the EV maker may be looking to produce a Dual Motor R1T variant,…