February 2022

Tesla Model 3 owners could soon cut the cord at home with aftermarket wireless system

WiTricity on Wednesday announced a new aftermarket wireless charging system for EVs—including the Tesla Model 3. The WiTricity Halo Charging system will be available for certain EV models as a “limited beta” beginning later this year, with broader availability in 2023 the company said. The system will be capable of charging at 11 kw, adding…

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Tesla Model S Plaid tilting display mechanism analyzed and confirmed in teardown

It appears that the new Tesla Model S and Model X’s tilting infotainment display feature is not dead at all. Despite the function seemingly being retired from the flagship sedan in the lead-up to its first deliveries, it appears that the new Model S is still being shipped with most of the hardware necessary to

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Tesla planning new Shanghai plant as soon as next month to double its China capacity: report

It appears that Tesla might have already decided on the location of its next big factory. Based on recent reports, it appears that Tesla may be looking to build another vehicle production facility in Shanghai — and it could be starting sooner than expected.   Citing individuals familiar with the matter, Reuters noted that Tesla is currently looking

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Could wind-and-solar towers charge EVs, stabilize the grid?

Wind and solar-powered charging could further lower the environmental impact of electric cars; but one New York-based company wants to combine them in one electricity-generating device that could be used for EV charging stations or wherever grid-buffering might help keep blackouts at bay. Change Wind Corporation has developed the Wind & Solar… Source: Green Car

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Elon Musk shows open support for Justice Department’s probe into short sellers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is happy to see the US Justice Department initiate an investigation into short-sellers. In an email to CNBC, Musk stated that he is encouraged by an ongoing probe from the DOJ, as it is doing something that the Securities and Exchange Commission has curiously not done so far.  “I am greatly encouraged

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets scheduled to launch five Starlink missions in a row

In lieu of commercial missions ready to fly, SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets are currently scheduled to launch at least five batches of Starlink satellites in a row. The streak won’t break the company’s record of seven back-to-back Starlink launches but it does highlight one beneficial side-effect of SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of vertical integration – the

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