As we move further into 2023, Canada's largest public pension fund, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), is making bold moves it seems. In a pivot towards the tech industry, the fund has significantly increased its stake in Apple while simultaneously slashing investments in electric vehicle (EV) leader Tesla and other EV manufacturers, reports...
Tesla's Model Y has taken the global automotive market by storm, rising to the top of international car sales rankings, the first all-electic vehicle to do so. Data gathered from key global markets, including information from JATO Dynamics, reveal that this compact SUV was the top-selling vehicle in the first quarter of the year, as...
Tesla is collaborating with the federal government to extend part of its existing Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. This move follows the successful expansion of some Tesla Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs in the U.S. and Europe, underscoring the automaker's commitment to a sustainable future, reports Tesla North. Recognizing the importance of easy accessibility to...
In a surprising and strategic move, Ford announced today that it has secured an agreement with Tesla. This deal will grant Ford's electric vehicle (EV) customers access to over 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada, effectively doubling the number of fast-chargers available to them. This groundbreaking initiative is set to roll out in...
Tesla is officially introducing its China-produced Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles to the Canadian market. According to the company’s website and reports from Reuters (via Tesla North), this move marks the successful initial shipments from Tesla's Shanghai factory to North America. Tesla's listings confirmed immediate availability for the rear-wheel drive Model Y and...
Tesla has reintroduced the Model 3 Long Range variant to Canada, following its successful comeback in the United States, reports Tesla North. The vehicle was removed from online ordering last fall but has since been revived. The Model 3 Long Range now carries a base price tag of $64,990 CAD, a strategic pricing decision that...
Ookla's latest data from Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 has provided fresh insights into the performance of HughesNet, SpaceX's Starlink, and Viasat in North America, South America, and the Caribbean. The report also includes updates on SpaceX Starlink's newly ventured markets, featuring its Net Promoter Score (NPS) for both urban and rural connections in the...
SpaceX is extending a limited-time promotion to rural Canadian customers, offering a massive 74% discount on Starlink hardware, reducing the price to just $199 CAD, reports Tesla North. This comes after a 54% discount offered back in March, making it an even more attractive deal for Canadians living in remote areas. Promotions on social media...
Summary: Tesla begins producing a more affordable Model Y variant in its Shanghai factory for export to the Canadian market. The new Model Y variant is eligible for federal and provincial incentives in Canada, offering up to $12,000 in potential savings. The production in Shanghai has sparked a price war in the EV market and...
Summary: Tesla Model Y RWD returns to Canada, priced at $59,990 CAD, making it eligible for federal and provincial rebates. Canadian buyers can save up to $9,000 in British Columbia and $12,000 in Quebec, significantly reducing the cost of a Model Y. Both Model Y RWD and Model Y Long Range AWD vehicles qualify for...
Summary: SpaceX tested the reusable Starship and Super Heavy rocket, reaching a 39 km altitude. Despite engine failures and an explosion, the test was considered successful. Insights gained will improve future flights for crewed missions and Starlink launches. SpaceX launched its first Starship flight test on early Thursday morning, sending the world’s largest and most...
