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Tesla has apparently finally turned a corner when it comes to its solar business, and it is even claiming to have completed a solar roof install in less than two days. But there’s a big caveat to that claim. Ever since Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, new solar power deployment has been plummeting virtually every quarter. Over the last year, Tesla has completely revamped its solar business…

We’ve got our first look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software update, as some owners who are testing it are sharing videos, and it looks just insane. After months of working on a complete core rewrite of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Package, Tesla has now started its Full Self-Driving Beta rollout. As expected, the new update enables turns on city streets and links to Tesla’s…

Not all electric scooters are built equally. And the Hero S8 is even more unequal than most, sporting wide, fat tires and full suspension combined with a fast, high power motor. The Hero S8 electric scooter from Hero Rider USA can really tear it up whether on the pavement or the dirt. The ride is comfortable, yet the high powered (1,200W peak) motor does take a bit of getting used to. If this is…