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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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Rivian Still Dealing With Battery Calibration Issue on Gen-2 R1 Vehicles
Cybertruck • Jan 25, 2026

Rivian Still Dealing With Battery Calibration Issue on Gen-2 R1 Vehicles

This article is about Rivian, not Tesla, and details an ongoing battery calibration problem affecting its second-generation R1 vehicles. The issue persists despite multiple over-the-air software updates. For Tesla owners and enthusiasts, this highlights the potential complexities of EV software management and serves as a point of comparison for their own vehicle's reliability and update processes.

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Canadian Hybrid Sales Hit Record High as ZEV Growth Stalls in Q3 2025
Cybertruck • Jan 25, 2026

Canadian Hybrid Sales Hit Record High as ZEV Growth Stalls in Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, Canadian consumer preference shifted decisively toward hybrids, which saw record sales while growth in fully electric vehicles (ZEVs) stalled. This market trend indicates a potential short-term challenge for pure EV makers like Tesla, as buyers may be opting for hybrids over fully electric options. For Tesla enthusiasts, it highlights a competitive hurdle in converting more mainstream buyers to fully electric technology.

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