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Tesla Cybertruck Arctic Expedition a resounding success for electric vehicles
The Arctic Cybertrek Expedition—a 5,500-mile journey from Florida to the end of the Dempster Highway in Canada—is a resounding success. What was particularly impressive about the expedition was that the two Tesla Cybertrucks that participated in the journey were able to reach the Arctic Ocean with pure electric power.
The journey to the Arctic Ocean was undoubtedly challenging. Critics could argue that such an expedition could be accomplished easily by combustion-powered cars, but that is quite the point of the Arctic Cybertrek Expedition. It aimed to prove that good electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck could reach the Arctic Ocean without any issues, lack of charging infrastructure be damned.
First Cybertrucks to venture from Florida to the end of the road at the Arctic Ocean – 5,500 miles one way https://t.co/ynyHxdEPrO— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) September 3, 2024
And prove, the Cybertrucks definitely did. While the Arctic Cybertrek Expedition team—comprised of EV community members @teslatino and his spouse @TSLATNA, @beardedtesla, and @blueskykites–experienced challenges early in their journey due to the lack of EV chargers in the Canadian wilderness, the team nevertheless persevered. Through grit, resilience, and a thorough focus on managing their Cybertruck’s range, the four Tesla enthusiasts accomplished their goal.
The entire team is grateful for the supporting words of Tesla and the entire community.
Our team:@BeardedTesla @blueskykites @TSLATNA @TesLatino https://t.co/cgsByao41H pic.twitter.com/5Cir7qt3Xj— Cybertruck (@arcticcybertrek) September 5, 2024
Photos shared online showed the Tesla fans beaming as they posed with their Cybertrucks at the shores of the Arctic Ocean. To commemorate their achievement, the team left their Arctic Cybertrek Expedition badge at a signage for the Arctic Ocean. But while the team’s victory was undoubtedly sweet, the Tesla owners actually achieved something so much more substantial during their journey.
This is a victory for ALL EVs today! pic.twitter.com/qvyVnbmnML— Bearded Tesla (@BeardedTesla) September 3, 2024
This was because the Tesla owners actually helped set up several Level 2 chargers during their trip. Thus, other EV owners could now effectively replicate the Arctic Cybertrek Expedition, but with much better EV charging support. Needless to say, it would be quite interesting now to see how many other electric vehicles would take the trip to the Arctic Ocean in the near future, especially now that Level 2 chargers have been installed along Dempster Highway.
It’s online, and it’s on PlugShare. All details shared with Tesla for integration on the network, meaning directly on your navigation! https://t.co/kKG3G3hTXG— Bearded Tesla (@BeardedTesla) September 4, 2024
The resounding success of the Arctic Cybertrek Expedition is a milestone for electric vehicles. If any, the fact that the two Cybertrucks reached the shores of the Arctic Ocean without relying on diesel generators effectively proved critics wrong. After all, a substantial number of skeptics were quite convinced that the two Cybertrucks had a diesel generator stowed away somewhere to charge the vehicles just in case they ran out of battery in the middle of nowhere.
Good morning from Inuvik pic.twitter.com/H2SO0hPrqg— Bearded Tesla (@BeardedTesla) September 3, 2024
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Tesla brings perhaps the coolest interior feature to cars in latest update
Tesla adds on to the “fun” aspect of its vehicles.

Tesla has brought perhaps the coolest interior feature to its cars in a new update that is rolling out to vehicles now.
The feature will require a newer vehicle that has interior ambient lighting, which is present on the new Model S, Model X, Model 3 “Highland,” and Model Y “Juniper.” The Cybertruck also has ambient lighting strips throughout.
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With the Version 2025.26+ Software Update, Tesla is rolling out a new “Sync Accent Lights w/ Music” feature, which is available on the Tesla Toybox:
Turn your Tesla into a rave cave with the new Light Sync feature 🎶
Rolling out now in software update 2025.26+ pic.twitter.com/IIsQxZ9jDP
— Tesla (@Tesla) July 29, 2025
To enable the feature, you’ll access the Toybox, choose “Light Sync,” and then choose “Sync Accent Lights w/ Music.”
Although it does not improve the performance of the vehicle, it is yet another example of Tesla making one of the coolest cars out there. This is truly a cool add-on that can be used to impress your friends and family.
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xAI, Musk Foundation helps schools near Memphis supercomputer site
Reports of xAI and the Musk Foundation’s work were recently posted by local news media.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI and the Musk Foundation have been supporting Memphis-Shelby County Schools with HVAC repairs and facility upgrades, while also funding youth programs for students in the area.
Reports of xAI and the Musk Foundation’s work were recently posted by local news media.
xAI’s school visits lead to facility repairs
Representatives from xAI visited John P. Freeman Optional School, Fairley High School, and Westwood High School, all of which are located near its Colossus supercomputer site, to assess HVAC systems, plumbing, gym facilities, and athletic fields. The visits resulted in a list of priority repairs, some of which were completed in April and May.
In addition to the repairs, xAI also shared a number of initiatives that are planned for students in the area, as stated in a Commercial Appeal report.
“xAI is working on providing STEM workshops for local students, donating equipment to technical training programs, and supporting job fairs to boost employment opportunities. These initiatives reflect xAl’s commitment to fostering education and economic growth in Memphis,” xAI noted in a statement.
Musk Foundation donation
Apart from xAI, the Musk Foundation also donated $350,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, enabling the reopening of two club sites located at Booker T. Washington High School and Westwood High School. Both locations had closed earlier this year due to lapses in funding. As per xAI, the Musk Foundation’s donation allows clubs to reopen for almost 1,000 students.
The donation will fund staffing, supplies, and transportation, among others. “Kids are the future of humanity,” Elon Musk said in a statement, adding that students need “every chance to shoot for the stars.”
“We’re honored to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis in reopening these sites, giving kids in underserved communities the tools to build brighter futures,” Musk said.
The gift was praised by local officials, including Boys & Girls Clubs board chair Michael Garriga, who stated that the “commitment will ensure the youth of our community have the opportunities they need to develop their skills and talents to become successful students and future citizens.”
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EV fans urge Tesla to acquire Unplugged Performance for edge in fleet and security industry
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles.

A growing number of Tesla enthusiasts and longtime community voices are calling on the electric vehicle maker to acquire Unplugged Performance, a California-based aftermarket company best known for tuning Tesla vehicles and developing specialized government fleet solutions under its UP.FIT division.
The idea was once considered a niche proposal among EV fans, but it is now gaining serious attention not just as a performance play but as a strategic move to deepen Tesla’s roots in the fleet and security industry.
A strategic fit
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles, from track-optimized components to visual and aerodynamic upgrades. But in recent years, its UP.FIT division has pivoted toward a more functional future by outfitting Tesla vehicles like Model Ys for police, military, and government use.
That work has sparked growing calls for closer collaboration with Tesla, especially as the EV maker increasingly leans into autonomy, AI, and fleet services as core components of its next chapter.
“I posted this four years ago, but I think it’s more true now than ever,” wrote Whole Mars Catalog, a well-known Tesla investor and FSD Beta tester, on X. “Tesla should buy Unplugged. But not just as a Performance division. What they are doing with UP.FIT unlocks large government and commercial fleet purchases that can improve utilization.”
Tesla fans such as shareholder Sawyer Merritt echoed the sentiment, calling Unplugged a “great fit within Tesla.” adding, “They are literally located directly next to Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne.”
Enabling the next wave
Supporters of the idea noted that integrating Unplugged into Tesla’s corporate structure could help accelerate the adoption of autonomous technologies in government sectors. With UP.FIT patrol cars already in use across some U.S. police departments, Tesla fans envisioned a future where self-driving Teslas could potentially revolutionize law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and public service logistics.
“Just imagine how autonomous patrol cars could transform policing and bring us into a safer future,” the veteran FSD tester wrote.
The benefits could also extend to Tesla’s existing consumer base. “They also have some incredible products in the works that I think will appeal to many ordinary Tesla drivers — not just those looking for performance or mods. Stuff that’s so good it should have come straight from the design studio next door,” Whole Mars Catalog noted.
Unplugged Performance, founded in 2013, shares not just a product vision with Tesla, but also geography. Its Hawthorne headquarters sits directly adjacent to Tesla’s design studio, and the two companies have maintained a close working relationship over the years. The aftermarket firm has long positioned itself as a “mission-aligned” partner to Tesla.
In response to the recent calls for acquisition, Unplugged Performance acknowledged the support from the community. “Our very existence is to support the Tesla mission with @UpfitTesla and @UnpluggedTesla,” Unplugged CEO Ben Schaffer posted on X. “We love working with Tesla and are grateful for the community’s support since 2013!”
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