Tesla Model S with cryptic ‘deep crimson’ paint spotted at SpaceX headquarters In recent interactions on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he is particularly excited about a new paint option called “deep crimson,” which would be offered on vehicles that are produced in Gigafactory Berlin. A recent photo taken of a Model S…
NASA Mars rover completes preflight checks ahead of this week’s launch NASA’s Perseverance rover headed for Mars this week officially cleared all required Flight Readiness Reviews, pushing the mission one step closer to its launch pad rollout and liftoff. Launch provider ULA (United Launch Alliance) announced the milestone earlier today. “The Launch Readiness Review (LRR)…
Tesla Giga Berlin to build “completely new battery,” Economic Minister says Tesla Giga Berlin’s future battery production facility will manufacture a “completely new battery,” according to Brandenburg’s Minister of Economics Jörg Steinbach. Batteries are one of the core components of electric vehicles, and without them, producing sustainable transportation is nearly impossible. Tesla has worked diligently…
Tesla delivers new Made in China Model 3s with help of local owners A group of Tesla owners in China assisted the electric automaker in delivering some of its Model 3 sedans to new owners. Members of the Tesla Greater China Motor Club’s Shenzhen chapter showed up at a local showroom to give new owners…
SpaceX eyes Starship static fire test later today [LIVESTREAM] SpaceX is currently tracking towards the first Raptor engine static fire of its fifth full-scale Starship prototype sometime later today, although there is a strong chance of more delays. Originally scheduled as early as July 8th, Starship SN5’s first static fire test – a crucial precursor…
Tesla Cybertruck’s exoskeleton will change colors based on temperature The Tesla Cybertruck’s cold-rolled steel exoskeleton could change colors based on the temperature of the metal, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter. @Flcnhvy on Twitter asked Musk whether the cold-rolled stainless steel that Tesla would use for the Cybertruck would change colors when it was heated…
When you heat cold-rolled steel, you get various colors. Elon Musk says this is possible with the Tesla Cybertruck.
Elon Musk’s nickel supply challenge for Tesla batteries answered by Canada miners During the second quarter earnings call, Elon Musk called on miners to efficiently mine more nickel. According to Musk, nickel miners could be assured of massive contracts with Tesla, provided that their mining practices are efficient and environmentally conscious. If recent reports are…
Is the Tesla Model X the quickest stock production SUV ever produced? It seems to perform nearly as well without any mods.
Tesla Giga Berlin is coming together quickly thanks to prefabricated construction Tesla’s Giga Berlin production facility will come together at record speed thanks to a pre-fabrication construction method that the company is using. Company CEO Elon Musk detailed the process that construction crews are using to build Tesla’s first European production facility quickly. “Giga Berlin…