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Honda and Acura EVs to Access Tesla Supercharger Stations Honda has announced that starting this spring, both Honda and Acura electric vehicles will be able to utilize Tesla Supercharger stations. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across different brands. Owners of Honda and Acura EVs will receive adapters to enable their vehicles to connect to Tesla’s NACS connectors at Supercharger stations. Details regarding the availability and pricing of these adapters have not been disclosed by the automaker. 2024 Acura ZDX The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX SUVs, currently the only all-electric…

SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk are starting to provide some insights into the potential reasons for the loss of Starship during a recent launch. The Starship was lost after a successful launch and catch of the lower-stage booster, with debris falling over the Caribbean less than an hour after communication was lost with the spacecraft. After analyzing preliminary data left behind by the rocket, SpaceX revealed that a fire developed in the aft section of Starship. The company stated that following stage separation, the upper stage successfully ignited all six Raptor engines and performed its ascent burn to space.…

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is making waves in the electric vehicle market, with its impressive charging capabilities and access to Tesla Superchargers. In 2024, it was the fourth best-selling electric car in America, selling over 44,000 units. With the introduction of the 2025 model, which comes factory-fitted with a Tesla-style North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, the Ioniq 5 is poised for even greater success. Access to charging stations has been a major challenge for EV adoption, but the tide is turning. Major automakers in the U.S. have agreed to equip their EVs with the Tesla charging port, allowing them…

What’s in Store for Tesla in 2025? Our Wishlist Looking back at the remarkable year that was 2024 for Tesla, we witnessed the evolution of Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology from version 12.1 to 13.2, showcasing the company’s progress towards an autonomous future. Exciting updates such as a new UI, Actually Smart Summon, Apple Watch support, and hands-free trunk opening kept Tesla enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.As we embark on 2025, let’s delve into our aspirations for Tesla vehicles by the year’s end, encompassing new models, enhanced hardware, and innovative software features.The Future of Full Self-DrivingWith FSD V13 setting…

Tesla Plans to Enhance Camera Cleaning for Improved Autonomous Driving Tesla vehicles heavily rely on external cameras for their advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and the future of fully autonomous robotaxis. However, maintaining clear vision in challenging weather conditions remains a significant obstacle. Without a reliable cleaning solution, the functionality and safety of Robotaxis, which depend entirely on vision, are compromised.A concerned Tesla owner, Chuck Cook, recently raised this issue on X, questioning the effectiveness of customer-managed camera cleaning. In response, the Tesla_AI team assured that a more comprehensive cleaning solution is in development.Enhancements in Camera TechnologyWith the introduction of the…

Tesla Model Y gets big inventory discounts in North America ahead of refresh Tesla has introduced some significant discounts to its existing Model Y inventory in North America. The discounts have been applied to Model Y vehicles ahead of the debut of the refresh version in Canada and other North American markets. These discounts are a strategic move by Tesla to clear out existing inventory and make room for the new and updated Model Y vehicles. Customers looking to purchase a Model Y can take advantage of these discounts and save money on their purchase. With the upcoming refresh of…

Police in Greater Manchester have seized a Tesla Cybertruck that was found to be operating on UK roads despite not being compliant with local regulations. The Cybertruck, which was legally registered but not in the UK, was pulled over in Whitefield, Bury, earlier this week. The driver of the Cybertruck, a permanent UK resident, was found to be in violation of UK road laws by operating a vehicle that was registered and insured abroad. The lack of a certificate of conformity, required to meet British vehicle safety standards, rendered the Cybertruck not road legal in the UK. As a result,…

Tesla’s Supercharger network now open to non-Tesla vehicles Ford and Rivian among the first non-Tesla brands to utilize Superchargers Access requires automaker-provided adapter or Tesla’s Magic Dock Software updates necessary for proper interfacing with Supercharger stations By the end of 2024, nearly every major EV brand in the U.S. had agreed to offer Tesla Supercharger access and adopt the NACS port for future EV models. However, the implementation has varied among different brands. For most non-Tesla EV owners, an adapter is currently required to connect to Supercharger stations until new cars with NACS ports become more widespread. The formalization of…

Ola Kallenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz and the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), is urging the EU to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to comply with the new emissions regulations. The regulations stipulate that by 2025, automakers must ensure that their new models emit less than 95 grams of CO2 per kilometer on average. Failure to meet this target will result in fines being levied against the automakers. The call for the dropping of fines comes at a time when electric car sales in Europe experienced a 6% decline last year, despite the introduction…

Tesla’s Cybertruck has taken the electric pickup truck market by storm, becoming the top-selling electric pickup truck in the U.S. in 2024. While exact sales figures from Tesla have not been released, Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book confirms the Cybertruck’s success, placing it ahead of competitors like the Ford F-150 Lightning. In a surprising turn of events, the Cybertruck surpassed expectations and skeptics who believed that “they won’t make” and “nobody will buy” the unconventional vehicle. Cybertruck owners have played a pivotal role in its success, propelling it to the top of the electric pickup truck sales charts. The latest…