A Tesla Super Pool has made a surprise appearance at the supercharger station in Hilden, a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Upon closer inspection, this is not a normal pool, but rather what appears to be a shipping container that has been cut in half and converted into something where a few people can spend a hot summer day while charging their Teslas.
Despite its faceted, origami-inspired design, a recent simulation shows that the Tesla Cybertruck is more aerodynamic than once thought. Computer fluid dynamics engineer Aleix Lázaro Prat for Numeric System created a digital model of the Cybertruck to test its wind resistance and discovered that the sharp edge of the roof does not produce a big detachment.
Munro & Associates wanted to see the Tesla Model Y 4680 battery pack up-close, do what better way than by peeling back its lid? That’s exactly what they did in their latest teardown video, but what they discovered was battery cells coated in a mysterious pink adhesive hiding how they are actually arranged. Fortunately, there is a solution to dissolve this substance.
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This isn’t the first Tesla Model M motorcycle, but it definitely updates the design with Cybertruck influences. Unlike the previous concept, this one has a ‘deposit’ feature that acts as a detachable bag to carry your items. This bag would have its own battery that powers the lights and multimedia system as well as anti-theft functions.
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Spotted at Germany’s IdeenExpo, this Tesla Solar trailer is apparently a range extender for their EVs, complete with SpaceX Starlink high-speed internet. It features nine individual Tesla Solar panels, with each one producing approximately 300W, giving the entire array 2.7 kW of charging power. Starlink could be used for communications purposes in case of emergency where there is no cell coverage.
Elon Musk claimed the Tesla Model S Plaid could break the 200mph top speed barrier, but it hasn’t been seen on camera, that is…until now. Tesla released a ‘Track Mode’ for the Model S Plaid earlier this year, which enabled the vehicle to achieve 175mph, although it would take the work of Quebec-based tuner Ingenext to really fly past that number.
Developer Michał Gapiński has just released an updated Apple CarPlay hack that now works on all Tesla Models. Called Tesla Android 2022.25.1, it supports DRM video playback and boasts an orientation lock so apps can automatically launch in landscape mode. How does it work? It consists of a Raspberry Pi connected to an LTE modem and WiFi access point, all running custom Android-based firmware.
An auto enthusiast who goes by ‘Cyber Hooligan’ on YouTube wanted to create a Tesla Cybertruck-inspired vehicle capable of going off-road and decided to do so using a Toyota Prius C. To achieve this, the latter had to have its frame shortened and controls arms modified to place the wheels closer to the front of the vehicle.
The Tesla Model X Plaid is a very fast electric SUV, but what about with six passengers in the vehicle? DragTimes wanted to find out, so they pit a Porsche 911 Turbo S against the full Tesla Model X Plaid in a drag racing showdown. This 5,333 pound tri-motor SUV generates a blistering 1,020 hp and 905.4 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 60mph in just 2.5-seconds.
A California-based startup unveils Space Camper, an accessory that turns the Tesla Cybertruck into a mini solar-powered RV on wheels. Its built with aerospace-grade composites and manufcturing processes that put strength, precision, as well as durability first, ensuring that you’ll be able to go on adventures just about anywhere. When installed, you’ll still have full access to the truck bed.