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It’s nearly twice the price of a Hummer EV.

With the switch to all-electric, the City of South Pasadena is projecting cost savings of about $400,000 over ten years.

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla would be focusing on the next-generation Roadster as the company’s dedicated flagship halo car. The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus, which was canceled before the Model S Plaid’s unveiling event in 2021, will remain canceled.  Musk’s comment was posted on social media platform X Read more

The Tesla Model Y has officially replaced the South Pasadena Police Department’s (SPPD) entire gas-powered fleet.  The South Pasadena PD started replacing its vehicles with Tesla Model Y and Model 3 units in May 2023. The police department’s Tesla fleet started with 20 vehicles: 10 Model Y units and 10 Read more

The Starlink Mini dish is a highly anticipated product. Recently, it was spotted with a surprise upgrade for longer use.  Martin Niemer built a Makita battery pack for the Starlink Mini. The 18V/8Ah Makita battery pack provides up to 288 Wh, resulting in 10 hours of connectivity. The Starlink Mini Read more

Tesla is partnering with Zurich as an insurance provider for customers in Australia.  “EV uptake in Australia is rapidly growing as consumers continue to recognize the importance of lowering their environmental impact. Ensuring these customers receive quality insurance protection is critical for supporting the national transition journey,” said Justin Delaney Read more

Ford aims to release its more compact, affordable electric vehicles (EV) by 2026. The legacy automaker’s upcoming affordable EVs will be the spiritual successors of the Ford Fiesta, Focus, and Puma.  Former Tesla engineer Alan Clarke oversees Ford’s Advanced EV Development projects. He and his team are working on a Read more

Tesla shareholders ratified Elon Musk’s 2018 CEO Performance Award at the 2024 Cyber Roundup, but the fight about the matter in Delaware Court is not over just yet. This was highlighted in a joinder filed by the legal team of a TSLA investor who decided to challenge the astronomical fee Read more

Elon Musk has found himself on the crosshairs of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro, who recently dubbed the Tesla CEO as an “arch-enemy” of the country. Musk responded to the politician’s comments with a joke.  Venezuela recently held its presidential election, and on Sunday, Maduro was declared the winner with about 51% Read more

Panasonic Energy aims to develop new nickel laterite processing technologies to recover Ni. The Japanese battery supplier partnered with CSIRO, an Australian national science agency, on the project.  Panasonic Energy and CSIRO plan to lay the groundwork for the future utilization of Australian nickel laterite resources. Their goal is to Read more