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Tesla Model S P100D up for grabs in Dream Giveaway’s first EV prize, June 25 deadline

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Dream Giveaway, just as the company’s name suggests, is in the business of giving away vehicles that one would classify as a “dream car.” Starting with two Chevrolet Corvettes in 2008, the Florida-based organization has expanded its national sweepstakes initiative over the year. By popular demand, the organization has turned its sights on another American muscle car this year: one that boasts 920 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of 2.2 seconds – the Tesla Model S P100D.

The world’s fastest production car happens to be Dream Giveaway’s first all-electric vehicle prize, which the company is set to give in July. The last day to enter will be June 25, 2019.

More than an organization that gives away America’s most-desired vehicles, Dream Giveaway also supports several humanitarian causes. Tickets for the Model S P100D are not even acquired through regular purchases. Instead, they are obtained depending on the amount of donations that participants in the sweepstakes wish to give.

Dream Giveaway’s Tesla Model S P100D. [Credit: Dream Giveaway]

A key nonprofit that will be supported by the Tesla Model S P100D raffle is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a grassroots movement that started back in 1980 by a mother in an unassuming American kitchen table. During that year, the number of deaths from drunk driving ended up exceeding the number of deaths from wars fought by America. The number of fatalities from drunk driving has largely decreased over the years, thanks to the advent of safety-focused vehicles like the Model S. But there’s still work to be done, and MADD pledges to see things through until drunk driving deaths reach zero.

It should be noted that MADD is but the tip of the iceberg for the organizations that will benefit from Dream Giveaway’s Tesla Model S P100D sweepstakes. Other benefactors for the Model S giveaway are Honor Flight of West Central Florida, which helps veterans visit memorials free of charge; Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, which helps Detroit’s homeless population; Smile Network International, which aids kids born with a cleft palate; the National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF), which aims to raise awareness about the work of the National Guard; and Bright Pink, which is dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast cancer.

The winner of Dream Giveaway’s Tesla Model S P100D sweepstakes will be bringing home a pretty unique vehicle. Since acquiring the car, the organization has given the Tesla a number of upgrades, in the form of aftermarket wheels, a carbon fiber interior trim, and lowered suspension. A Tesla wall charger is also bundled with the vehicle, and all of its taxes, which are worth around $35,000, have been paid.

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Don’t miss this last chance to participate in Dream Giveaway’s Model S P100D sweepstakes. Enter by June 25, 2019, and get a chance to take home this all-electric beast.

Dream Giveaway originally reached out to Teslarati with the goal of raising awareness for New Beginning Children’s Homes, through a sponsorship that would amplify reach for their The Tesla Model S P100D sweepstakes.

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Simon is an experienced automotive reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday. For stories or tips--or even to just say a simple hello--send a message to his email, simon@teslarati.com or his handle on X, @ResidentSponge.

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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.

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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.

Tesla Model Y’s ambient lighting design changes revealed in leaked video

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:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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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