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Tesla Model 3 AWD blows past EPA rating and travels 370 miles in full range test
The reengineered Model 3 is steadily gaining a reputation for being the most underrated Tesla in the market today. While the vehicle might seem like a standard refresh from its previous generation, the updated all-electric sedan’s improvements over its predecessor are surprisingly notable. This was, at least, according to a full range test from EV group Out of Spec Studios.
In a recently posted video on their Out of Spec Reviews YouTube channel, the EV group noted that they were testing both the reengineered and previous-generation Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD). Both vehicles had similar batteries and motors, so the test provides a good view of the improvements that have been rolled out to the new Model 3.
The nature of the group’s ultimate range test was simple. They charged both vehicles to full and ran them until they were fully discharged. Both vehicles were also tasked to travel at highway speeds of 70 mph. Differences in range between the current and previous-generation Model 3 were then computed and adjusted based on the older car’s mileage and estimated battery degradation over the years.
New @Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD blows past EPA rating!
We travelled 370mi at 70-mph constant in our typical loop-style range test. It then traveled 2 further miles not able to maintain 70-mph before we ran it to dead.
The bigger news is how much farther it went than the… https://t.co/ZVS1uw3r21— Kyle Conner (@itskyleconner) September 13, 2024
Supporting the two Model 3 AWD units was a Tesla Cybertruck that was ready to charge the cars as soon as they quite literally died on the side of the road. As could be seen in the group’s video, the results of the full range test were nothing short of remarkable.
The older Model 3 AWD threw in the towel close to 300 miles, which was not bad at all for the vehicle considering its age. Adjusting for factors like battery degradation, Kyle Conner, one of the channel’s hosts, estimated that the previous generation Model 3 could have done 310 miles until it stopped working.
The reengineered Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD ended up blowing past its EPA-estimated range of 341 miles during the test, traveling a whole 370 miles at 70 mph. This is nothing short of remarkable considering that the vehicle was equipped with the same battery as its older sibling. As noted by Conner in a post on X, “Even accounting for degradation, the new car went 60 miles farther than the old car on a perfect side-by-side comparison.”
Now that the reengineered Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD has proven its mettle, it would be great to see just how efficient the Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) would be.
Check out Out of Spec Studios‘ old vs. new Tesla Model 3 range test in the video below.
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SpaceX weighs Nasdaq listing as company explores early index entry: report
The company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could become the largest in history.
As per a recent report, the company is reportedly seeking early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. The update was reported by Reuters, citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the publication, SpaceX is considering Nasdaq as the venue for its eventual IPO, though the New York Stock Exchange is also competing for the listing. Neither exchange has reportedly been informed of a final decision.
Reuters has previously reported that SpaceX could pursue an IPO as early as June, though the company’s plans could still change.
One of the publication’s sources also suggested that SpaceX is targeting a valuation of about $1.75 trillion for its IPO. At that level, the company would rank among the largest publicly traded firms in the United States by market capitalization.
Nasdaq has proposed a rule change that could accelerate the inclusion of newly listed megacap companies into the Nasdaq-100 index.
Under the proposed “Fast Entry” rule, a newly listed company could qualify for the index in less than a month if its market capitalization ranks among the top 40 companies already included in the Nasdaq-100.
If SpaceX is successful in achieving its target valuation of $1.75 trillion, it would become the sixth-largest company by market value in the United States, at least based on recent share prices.
Newly listed companies typically have to wait up to a year before becoming eligible for major indexes such as the Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500.
Inclusion in a major index can significantly broaden a company’s shareholder base because many institutional investors purchase shares through index-tracking funds.
According to Reuters, Nasdaq’s proposed fast-track rule is partly intended to attract highly valued private companies such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic to list on the exchange.
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The Boring Company’s Prufrock-2 emerges after completing new Vegas Loop tunnel
The new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The Boring Company announced that its Prufrock-2 tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed another Vegas Loop tunnel in Las Vegas. The company shared the update in a post on social media platform X.
According to The Boring Company’s post, the new tunnel measures 2.28 miles, making it the company’s longest single Vegas Loop tunnel to date.
The new tunnel marks the fourth tunnel constructed near Westgate Las Vegas as the Vegas Loop network continues expanding across the city.
The Boring Company also noted that the new tunnel surpassed its previous internal record of 2.26 miles for a single Vegas Loop segment.
Construction of the tunnel involved moving roughly 68,000 cubic yards of dirt. The excavation process also used about 4.8 miles of continuous conveyor belt, powered by six motors totaling 825 horsepower.
The Boring Company’s Prufrock-series all-electric tunnel boring machines are designed to support the rapid expansion of company’s underground transportation projects, including the growing Vegas Loop network. Prufrock machines are designed for reusability, thanks in no small part to their capability to be deployed and retrieved easily through their “porposing” feature.
The Vegas Loop, specifically the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop segment, has already been used during major events. Most recently, the LVCC Loop supported the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show, which was held from March 3-7, 2026.
As per The Boring Company, the LVCC Loop transported roughly 82,000 passengers across the convention center campus during the event’s duration.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is one of the largest construction trade shows in North America, drawing more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries this year.
The LVCC Loop forms the initial segment of the broader Vegas Loop network, which remains under active development as The Boring Company continues building new tunnels throughout the city.
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Tesla gathers Cybercab fleet in Gigafactory Texas
Images and video of the Cybercab fleet were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Tesla appears to be assembling a growing number of Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas as preparations continue for the vehicle’s mass production. Recent footage shared online has shown over 30 Cybercabs being transported by trucks or staged near testing areas at the facility.
The images and video were shared by longtime Giga Texas observer and drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer in posts on social media platform X.
Interestingly enough, Tegtmeyer noted that many of the Cybercabs being loaded onto transport trucks were still equipped with steering wheels. This suggests that the vehicles are likely testing units rather than the final driverless configuration expected for the company’s Robotaxi service.
The vehicles could potentially be headed to testing sites across the United States as Tesla prepares to expand its Robotaxi fleet.
Additional footage captured at Gigafactory Texas also showed the Cybercab’s side and rear camera washer system operating as vehicles were being loaded onto transport trucks.
The growing number of Cybercabs at Giga Texas comes amidst the company’s announcement that the first production Cybercab has been produced at the facility. Full Cybercab production is expected to begin in April.
The vehicle is expected to play a central role in Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions as the company looks to expand autonomous ride-hailing operations beyond its early deployments using Model Y vehicles.
Tesla has also linked Cybercab production to its proposed Unboxed manufacturing process, which assembles large vehicle modules separately before integrating them. The approach is intended to reduce production costs and accelerate output.
Musk has also noted that the Cybercab’s ramp will likely begin slowly due to the number of new components and manufacturing steps involved. However, he stated that once the process matures, Cybercab production could scale quickly.