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5 Cars With The Most Useless (But Cool) Factory Features Ever
Cybertruck Jan 25, 2026

5 Cars With The Most Useless (But Cool) Factory Features Ever

Tesla's "Bioweapon Defense Mode" is highlighted as a feature that sounds impressive but has limited real-world utility for most drivers. While it demonstrates Tesla's focus on advanced air filtration, its extreme use case makes it more of a novelty than a practical daily feature. For owners and enthusiasts, it serves as a symbol of the brand's over-engineering and technological ambition, even if its benefits are rarely needed.

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New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
Cybertruck Jan 25, 2026

New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline

Aircela has developed a compact machine that can synthesize gasoline from air, but the technology is currently only viable for small-scale uses. This innovation does not directly impact Tesla owners, as it pertains to synthetic fossil fuel production rather than electric vehicle technology. For Tesla enthusiasts focused on electrification, it represents an alternative, though not competing, approach to sustainable energy.

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6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines
Latest Jan 25, 2026

6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines

This article highlights Yamaha's lesser-known history of building high-performance engines for cars, including models from Toyota, Ford, and Volvo. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, it serves as an interesting historical contrast, underscoring how electric vehicle makers like Tesla have vertically integrated powertrain development, moving away from the era of specialized third-party engine suppliers.

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Insurance Company Starts Offering 50% Discount When FSD Drives; Integrates Tesla API
FSD Jan 25, 2026

Insurance Company Starts Offering 50% Discount When FSD Drives; Integrates Tesla API

Lemonade is launching a new insurance policy that offers Tesla owners a 50% discount on premiums for every mile driven with FSD (Supervised) active, based on its data showing the system reduces crashes. This marks the first major external validation of Tesla's safety claims by an independent insurer. The program uses Tesla's API to track driving mode and will initially roll out in Arizona and Oregon.

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