[ad_1] Tesla began construction on the plant this past January and started making vehicles there in October. The company told Reuters it plans to manufacture approximately 250,000 cars per year at Gigafactory 3 once it ramps up production. In addition to the Model 3, it also plans to make Model Y crossovers at the plant. […]
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Disney+ is coming to Teslas ‘soon’
[ad_1] Coming soon — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 26, 2019 Theater Mode was rolled out as part of the Version 10.0 update earlier this year, and allowed people to use their Tesla’s screen for more than just controlling the car. Initially, it offered Netflix, YouTube and Hulu options (as well as local alternatives in China), […]
Tesla puts a music-making app in your EV
[ad_1] Never mind kicking back with some TV shows while you’re waiting in your EV — if Tesla has its way, you’ll be creative during your downtime. YouTuber Oliver Ryan and others have discovered that Tesla’s recently released holiday update includes a Trax app for creating your own tunes. It’s not sophisticated, as you might […]
Tesla’s Holiday Update improves Camp Mode and driving visualization
[ad_1] In the tweeted words of Elon Musk, “big batteries rock.” With all the extra power, it makes sense that EV owners might want to use some for camping accessories and comfort. Tesla isn’t alone in this thinking. Earlier this year, Rivian added a camp stove add-on to its electric truck. Nissan has a slightly […]
Tesla code hints Model 3 might get 100kWh battery and Ludicrous Mode
[ad_1] Other leaks point to a possible “base plus AWD” trim level, new wheel options (including 20-inch “dark staggered” stiletto wheels) and a since-confirmed switch to in-house tire pressure sensors instead of the earlier Continental hardware. There’s no guarantee that Tesla will implement the battery, performance or wheel upgrades. This is a company known to […]
EVgo is adding Tesla connectors to its fast charging stations
[ad_1] EVgo, which is working with Tesla on the project, is deploying the connectors to all of its San Francisco locations at the outset, with stations elsewhere getting them next year. The company plans to install them at all of its 750+ stations across the US. It’s said to be the first time Tesla connectors […]
Musk: Holiday Tesla update adds ‘Stardew Valley,’ self-driving preview
[ad_1] It’s been a few months since Tesla’s 10.0 update brought Cuphead, Netflix and YouTube to some of its in-car systems, and it appears more options are around the corner. Elon Musk tweeted tonight that a “holiday” update will add farming RPG Stardew Valley as a playable game, and include a Full Self-Driving “sneak preview,” […]
Tesla found a loophole that lets it lease cars in Connecticut
[ad_1] The move makes it practical to offer test drives and otherwise do more than just explain cars. The Connecticut Automotive Retaliers Association that protects the dealership model hasn’t officially reacted to this move. We’ve asked it for comment. We wouldn’t expect it to be happy, though. This not only lets Tesla clinch car deals […]
Tesla Cybertruck will likely get medium-duty truck classification like Ford Super Duty and others
[ad_1] The reason is the Cybertruck will probably be quite heavy. Vehicle classes are based on gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). This is basically the absolute maximum a vehicle can weigh, comprising the car’s weight plus whatever is in it. The 2b-3 medium-duty class consists of vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings over 8,500 pounds, […]
Elon Musk took Tesla’s Cybertruck for a weekend drive around LA
[ad_1] $TSLA pic.twitter.com/E9NrscR4J8 — GuruLeaks (@Guruleaks1) December 8, 2019 The truck didn’t seem to have anything about it that was more production-ready than when we saw it at the unveiling, although seeing it on the street gives a good sense of how large the Cybertruck really is. People spotted the truck stopped in traffic, and […]