Brandon Dalaly implanted an NFC chip into his hand that allows him to not only unlock his Tesla, but also start the vehicle as well. For those who are squeamish, you may want to skip the video, as it shows a professional skin piercer doing his job with a four-gauge needle. When all was said and done, Dalaly spent a total of $400 USD.
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was recently spotted testing at the Fremont factory’s track as it nears full production. According to insider sources, manufacturing systems for the Cybertruck drive units have already been ordered from multiple German manufacturers, many of which have supplied components to both overseas Tesla Giga factories.
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This seemingly one-off Tesla solar trailer range extender was recently spotted at the 2022 IdeenExpo in Hannover, Germany and consists of a fold-out solar array with nine panels, complete with a SpaceX Starlink high-speed internet system. There’s no word yet on if this will eventually be sold to consumers, but we do know that it’s reported to generate around 50-miles of additional EV range.
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This mobile Tesla hotel would be perfect for off-world travelers on the Mars or Moon since it can simply drive to prime locations without having to worry about adverse weather conditions or any emergency. Simply put, the ‘Tesla Mobile Resort’ would consist of an all-electric drivetrain that transports circular glass pods of sorts.
The Tesla Model S Plaid is currently the world’s fastest EV around Germany’s Nürburgring, but can it compete with a 2,500 hp donk? The latter is basically a 1971 Chevy Impala powered by a heavily tuned turbocharged LS7 V8 engine sourced from a C6 Corvette Z06, all the while riding on 26-inch wheels, which is definitely an unusual sight at the drag strip.