German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

Brandenburg State Environment Minister Axel Vogel said on Wednesday during a State Parliament meeting in Potsdam that Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, nor the approved contracts for increased water withdrawal, have any negative effects on the drinking water of 170000 people. The Green League and Brandenburg Nature Conservation Union filed a lawsuit against the State Office of the Environment, claiming that approval for higher water pumping rates at the Eggersdorf waterworks could endanger the public drinking water supply for 170000 people in the a...[More]

German Environment Minister Says Tesla Water Supply Will Be Fine

Brandenburg State Environment Minister Axel Vogel said on Wednesday during a State Parliament meeting in Potsdam that Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin, nor the approved contracts for increased water withdrawal, have any negative effects on the drinking water of 170000 people. The Green League and Brandenburg Nature Conservation Union filed a lawsuit against the State Office of the Environment, claiming that approval for higher water pumping rates at the Eggersdorf waterworks could endanger the public drinking water supply for 170000 people in the a...[More]

Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Aston Martin has a new DBX variant set for reveal on February 1, and according to the automaker the new variant will be the “world's most powerful luxury SUV.”It likely won't be the most powerful SUV, though, as that would mean dethroning the Tesla Model X Plaid and its 1,020-hp punch.Nevertheless, the new DBX variant should still have plenty of poke if it ends up with more power than luxury SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, which deliver 650 and 670 hp, respectively.Aston Martin has been testing prototype...[More]

Aston Martin to reveal “worlds most powerful luxury SUV” on Feb. 1

Aston Martin has a new DBX variant set for reveal on February 1, and according to the automaker the new variant will be the “world's most powerful luxury SUV.”It likely won't be the most powerful SUV, though, as that would mean dethroning the Tesla Model X Plaid and its 1,020-hp punch.Nevertheless, the new DBX variant should still have plenty of poke if it ends up with more power than luxury SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, which deliver 650 and 670 hp, respectively.Aston Martin has been testing prototype...[More]

Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

The dictionary definition of a cliche is A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Everyone is susceptible to cliches as they are often based in some sort of basic truth or sound like they should be right, and if they aren't, well, they get repeated so often that it becomes part of a large chunk of people's common knowledge. Unfortunately, what might have been true once isn't necessarily true now - and that's assuming it was true in the first place. A classic example is in how long the idea that manual transmi...[More]

Automotive Cliches That Dont Hold Up

The dictionary definition of a cliche is A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Everyone is susceptible to cliches as they are often based in some sort of basic truth or sound like they should be right, and if they aren't, well, they get repeated so often that it becomes part of a large chunk of people's common knowledge. Unfortunately, what might have been true once isn't necessarily true now - and that's assuming it was true in the first place. A classic example is in how long the idea that manual transmi...[More]

How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

Tesla cars are in high demand not only among customers who are willing to buy them but also among people who simply want the experience of driving one of the most desirable cars in the world today. So with the help of two Tesla Model 3s, owners were able to earn over $44,000 in 2021 by hosting them on Turo. The Kilowatts, Twitter shared their Tesla Model 3s car rental results from Turo. A year ago they bought two nearly identical Model 3s, the Long Range for $58500 and the Standard for $41,500. Ryan said the two cars earned them over $44,000 la...[More]

How Much Money Can You Make Renting Out Your Tesla

Tesla cars are in high demand not only among customers who are willing to buy them but also among people who simply want the experience of driving one of the most desirable cars in the world today. So with the help of two Tesla Model 3s, owners were able to earn over $44,000 in 2021 by hosting them on Turo. The Kilowatts, Twitter shared their Tesla Model 3s car rental results from Turo. A year ago they bought two nearly identical Model 3s, the Long Range for $58500 and the Standard for $41,500. Ryan said the two cars earned them over $44,000 la...[More]

Tesla Receives Offers From Several Indian Politicians

After Elon Musk commented last week that the automaker was still navigating through various challenges with the Indian government, speculation whether the E.V. maker would ever enter the market began to come into play. However, despite a long-lasting standstill with the Indian government, caused mainly by a disagreement of necessary terms, politicians from various Indian states Tweeted Musk to entice the C.E.O. of Tesla to build a manufacturing hub in the country. To secure a manufacturing hub in India, there are still various hurdles that the ...[More]

Tesla Receives Offers From Several Indian Politicians

After Elon Musk commented last week that the automaker was still navigating through various challenges with the Indian government, speculation whether the E.V. maker would ever enter the market began to come into play. However, despite a long-lasting standstill with the Indian government, caused mainly by a disagreement of necessary terms, politicians from various Indian states Tweeted Musk to entice the C.E.O. of Tesla to build a manufacturing hub in the country. To secure a manufacturing hub in India, there are still various hurdles that the ...[More]

Brand New Tesla Model Ys sighted in Giga Texas

A batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles was recently spotted at Gigafactory Texas, the E.V. manufacturer’s new headquarters. Speculations suggest that the recent sighting could be one of the first batches of Model Ys produced in Giga Texas. While there were only a few Model Ys, the sighting hints that, at least trial production has started at Giga Texas. The latest developments align with WebBush analyst Dan Ives estimate earlier this month. On January 9th, Ives projected that Tesla Giga Texas would start Model Y production in the next 7 to 10 days...[More]

Brand New Tesla Model Ys sighted in Giga Texas

A batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles was recently spotted at Gigafactory Texas, the E.V. manufacturer’s new headquarters. Speculations suggest that the recent sighting could be one of the first batches of Model Ys produced in Giga Texas. While there were only a few Model Ys, the sighting hints that, at least trial production has started at Giga Texas. The latest developments align with WebBush analyst Dan Ives estimate earlier this month. On January 9th, Ives projected that Tesla Giga Texas would start Model Y production in the next 7 to 10 days...[More]

Tesla Takes the Lead in U.S. Luxury Vehicles 2021

Tesla, in 2021, took over the lead of number one luxury vehicle maker in the United States, over taking the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, and Buick. Tesla was ranked number 13 in luxury vehicles in 2017, number 6 in luxury vehicles in 2018 and 2019, number 4 in luxury vehicles in 2020, and number 1 in luxury vehicles in 2021. That's an amazing rate of progress. And this is for an electric vehicle that is competing against all other electric vehicle and ICE vehicles.Source: Summarized from Jeremy Johnson at torquenews.My Take: How long before T...[More]

Tesla Takes the Lead in U.S. Luxury Vehicles 2021

Tesla, in 2021, took over the lead of number one luxury vehicle maker in the United States, over taking the likes of Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, and Buick. Tesla was ranked number 13 in luxury vehicles in 2017, number 6 in luxury vehicles in 2018 and 2019, number 4 in luxury vehicles in 2020, and number 1 in luxury vehicles in 2021. That's an amazing rate of progress. And this is for an electric vehicle that is competing against all other electric vehicle and ICE vehicles.Source: Summarized from Jeremy Johnson at torquenews.My Take: How long before T...[More]

Tesla starts rolling out FSD 10.9

Tesla started rolling out FSD Beta 10.9. According to the release notes, V.10.9 features a number of incremental changes that might provide a noticeable improvement in FSD Beta’s real-world performance. Based on reports online, FSD Beta 10.9 appears to be part of software update 2021.44.30.10. Noted Tesla hacker greentheonly further remarked that the EV maker is rolling out a new map update with its recent patch. These updated maps might make the Tesla user experience better during trips.Source: Summarized from Maria Merano at teslarati.My Ta...[More]

Tesla starts rolling out FSD 10.9

Tesla started rolling out FSD Beta 10.9. According to the release notes, V.10.9 features a number of incremental changes that might provide a noticeable improvement in FSD Beta’s real-world performance. Based on reports online, FSD Beta 10.9 appears to be part of software update 2021.44.30.10. Noted Tesla hacker greentheonly further remarked that the EV maker is rolling out a new map update with its recent patch. These updated maps might make the Tesla user experience better during trips.Source: Summarized from Maria Merano at teslarati.My Ta...[More]

Is The Tesla Model Y Even Safer Than The Model 3

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed the results of its Tesla Model Y crash safety tests recently. Like all Tesla's vehicles, the Model Y earned the highest-possible rating during these tests. But there was also a surprise. When looking carefully at the results, it's clear that the Model Y electric S.U.V. has proven even safer than the Model 3. This is because Tesla employs continuous improvement methodology both on the factory floor and in its software development for its cars.Source: Summarized from Iqtidar Ali at insideevs.My ...[More]

Is The Tesla Model Y Even Safer Than The Model 3

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed the results of its Tesla Model Y crash safety tests recently. Like all Tesla's vehicles, the Model Y earned the highest-possible rating during these tests. But there was also a surprise. When looking carefully at the results, it's clear that the Model Y electric S.U.V. has proven even safer than the Model 3. This is because Tesla employs continuous improvement methodology both on the factory floor and in its software development for its cars.Source: Summarized from Iqtidar Ali at insideevs.My ...[More]

Tesla Giga Nevada Adds Even More Solar Panels

Tesla continues to work on expanding solar installations on the Giga Nevada rooftop, which will help the company make the plant carbon neutral. In just one year, the installation size has more than doubled. Based on satellite images on buildingtesla.com, Tesla continues to actively install solar panels on the roof of Giga Nevada. Over the past 12 months, the company has installed several new rows of large solar panel clusters. Comparison shots for this period show that the total installation size has more than doubled in just a year, indicating...[More]

Tesla Giga Nevada Adds Even More Solar Panels

Tesla continues to work on expanding solar installations on the Giga Nevada rooftop, which will help the company make the plant carbon neutral. In just one year, the installation size has more than doubled. Based on satellite images on buildingtesla.com, Tesla continues to actively install solar panels on the roof of Giga Nevada. Over the past 12 months, the company has installed several new rows of large solar panel clusters. Comparison shots for this period show that the total installation size has more than doubled in just a year, indicating...[More]