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EVannex Pays Artistic Tribute to the Tesla Model S

Published

10 years ago

November 15, 2014

Art imitates life in the magnificent limited edition 1/12^th scale Tesla Model S Sculpture by EVannex

When we first got wind that Roger Pressman, founder of EVannex and early adopter of the Model S (VIN #184), was working on a laser cut sculpture of the Tesla Model S, our minds immediately filled with grandiose visions of white doves taking flight as a laser silhouette of a Tesla Model S forms in slow motion. Little did we know that it would be even better than that.

After hearing the news about the soon-to-be Tesla Model S Sculpture, our first reaction was to call and beg EVannex for a pre-production sample for evaluation. However as we sat and contemplated our future in front of our trusty Macbooks while nursing our dying RedBull buzz, reality finally set in and brought us back to a more lucid and tactful state of mind – so we called EVannex and begged them for one. They obliged.

Driving the Future – The Tesla Model S Sculpture

The story behind the Tesla Model S Sculpture is an inspiring one. Roger, an engineer by trade, wanted to celebrate his first full year of owning the Model S by creating a sculpture that really captures the essence of driving a Model S called Driving the Future. In Roger’s words:

“I began with a 3-D solid model, sliced it digitally, and then laser cut each slice to form a sculpture. Driving the Future is not a model car—it’s a 1/12 scale interpretation that captures the essence of the Model S and is intended for display in your office or home. To the best of my knowledge, it’s the world’s first original artistic tribute to the Tesla Model S.”

The sculpture is absolutely stunning to look at in person and we feel that the pictures don’t really do it full justice so we’ll go ahead and outline some details that may not necessarily come across in their promo copy.

Engineering Details

The art sculpture for one is 1/12^th the size of a real Tesla Model S so chances are it’s probably much larger than you would imagine it to be. It’s a solid 12 pounds of intricate elegance that sits on a very sturdy base. Each “slice” that the sculpture is comprised of, is laser cut from professional art-grade acrylic and hand assembled, piece-by-piece, until it forms the shape of a Tesla Model S. From the swooping hood lines, to the sexy flared rear fender, every detail of the vehicle has been captured – even the lug nut holes have been accounted for!

We couldn’t even begin to fathom the number of hours it took to manufacture and hand assemble the 91 intricate pieces together. See for yourself through this 360° view of the Tesla Model S sculpture.

Limited Edition – Collector’s Item

EVannex will only be making 250 units. Each Tesla Model S Sculpture is being offered for sale on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will include a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

[Image source: EVannex]

This unique piece will certainly make for an excellent Holiday Season gift. Act now and be one of the very few Model S owners to own the Driving the Future sculpture. Want to learn more? Check out the Tesla Model S Sculpture FAQ for more info.

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– EVannex

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Elon Musk seemingly confirms Cybertruck gift to 13-year-old cancer fighter

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, the teen has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12.

Published

1 month ago

March 6, 2025

Simon Alvarez

Credit: Tesla

Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed that he will be sending a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old Houston boy fighting brain cancer. The teen was recognized as an honorary Secret Service member by U.S. President Donald Trump during his address to Congress on Tuesday.

A Chance Meeting

The Tesla CEO’s Cybertruck pledge was mentioned during DJ’s short interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. When Collins asked the 13-year-old what he told the Tesla CEO, DJ answered that he asked for a Cybertruck.

“I said, ‘can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there?’” the cancer fighter stated.

Daniel noted that Musk responded positively to his request, which was highlighted by Collins in a post on X. Musk responded to the post with a heart emoji, suggesting that he really will be sending a Cybertruck to the 13-year-old cancer fighter.

❤️— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 6, 2025

Teen’s Cancer Battle Inspires

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, Daniel has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12. During his speech, Trump highlighted the 13-year-old’s long battle with his disease.

“Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true,” Trump stated.

Daniels officially received an honorary badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, to much applause during the event.

Surprisingly Partisan

While Daniels’ story has been inspiring, Trump’s focus on the 13-year-old cancer fighter has received its own fair share of criticism. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, while referencing Daniels’ love for law enforcement, noted that she is hoping the 13-year-old never has to defend the U.S. capitol against Trump supporters. “If he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide,” Wallace stated.

Anti-Musk and Trump accounts on X have also thrown jokes at the cancer fighter’s honorary badge, with some dubbing the 13-year-old as a “DEI hire” that should be looked into by DOGE.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

Published

3 months ago

January 31, 2025

Simon Alvarez

Credit: Tesla

Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States.

This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.

The convenience of…
— JC Christopher (@JohnChr08117285) January 29, 2025

FSD user’s tale:

As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous.
“This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
“The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

Published

3 months ago

January 14, 2025

Simon Alvarez

Credit: @SoKrispyMedia/YouTube

There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products.

The video:

Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver.
The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Future Robo-cop @Tesla_Optimus

full video: https://t.co/TXpSRhcP5K pic.twitter.com/YFHZ7siAP7
— SOKRISPYMEDIA (@sokrispymedia) January 12, 2025

Cool inside jokes:

The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it.
From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.