AMD’s CEO said the company made the computer chips that power Tesla’s new in-car gaming system. Elon Musk has said the system will have processing power that’s similar to the Playstation 5. The new gaming system is expected to debut later this month when Tesla releases its Model S Plaid. See more stories on Insider’s… Continue reading The game console inside the new Tesla Model X and S is powered by the chipmaker behind the PlayStation 5 and Xbox
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Uber and Lyft fares surge by up to 40% as the ride-hailing apps struggle to find enough drivers
Uber and Lyft are hiking up fares amid a driver shortage. Uber prices were up 40% in April compared to the same time last year, data showed. But the labor shortage and surging demand means that earnings for drivers are soaring. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Uber and Lyft are hiking up fares… Continue reading Uber and Lyft fares surge by up to 40% as the ride-hailing apps struggle to find enough drivers
Tesla will have to ship Texas-made cars to other states before it can sell them to Texans because of state laws
State laws mean Texas-made Teslas must be shipped to other states before residents can buy them. Texas lawmakers decided to not pass legislation allowing carmakers to sell directly to customers. Tesla is building a factory in Austin, which is set to be up and running later this year. See more stories on Insider’s business page.… Continue reading Tesla will have to ship Texas-made cars to other states before it can sell them to Texans because of state laws
Elon Musk says Tesla prices are increasing because of supply chain disruptions across the auto industry
The prices of some Tesla models are going up because of the supply chain issues, CEO Elon Musk said. Tesla earlier this month boosted prices on its Model 3 and Model Y. The global auto industry has been hit hard by supply chain issues, notably a shortage of computer chips. See more stories on Insider’s… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla prices are increasing because of supply chain disruptions across the auto industry
The dream of the truly driverless car is officially dead
Driverless technology has been heralded as a way to save costs and save lives. But driverless does not mean humanless. Technology still requires human oversight. This often means increased, not reduced, costs for business and consumers alike. Ashley Nunes is Director for Competition Policy at the R Street Institute. This is an opinion column. The… Continue reading The dream of the truly driverless car is officially dead
Uber is draining its cash-burning Pool
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Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Tesla Model S Plaid is being pushed to June 10 but that the ‘car feels like a spaceship’
Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Model S Plaid has been pushed back one week to June 10. Musk also said “this car feels like a spaceship” and “words cannot describe the limbic resonance.” The electric vehicle goes for $113,000 on Tesla’s website and can reach speeds of up to 200 mph. See more… Continue reading Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Tesla Model S Plaid is being pushed to June 10 but that the ‘car feels like a spaceship’
Tesla patent applications reveal that Cybertruck could use facial recognition to adjust climate controls, mirrors, and more (TSLA)
Tesla patent applications reveal some new features that could make it into the Cybertruck. Interior cameras may recognize a driver’s face and adjust settings accordingly. The truck may also determine where a driver’s face is to adjust air conditioning and mirrors. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla revealed the Cybertruck in 2019, but years… Continue reading Tesla patent applications reveal that Cybertruck could use facial recognition to adjust climate controls, mirrors, and more (TSLA)
Tesla will now monitor drivers via in-car cameras to make sure they’re paying attention when Autopilot is on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk.Christophe Gateau: picture alliance via Getty Images Tesla cars will now monitor drivers who use Autopilot via in-car cameras. The cameras, above the rearview mirror, will check that drivers are paying attention while using Autopilot. Previously, Tesla used sensors in the steering wheel to check drivers were paying attention. See more stories… Continue reading Tesla will now monitor drivers via in-car cameras to make sure they’re paying attention when Autopilot is on
Meet 7 of the most important CEOs, execs, and investors leading Europe’s electric vehicle charge, going up against Tesla and China’s dominance
Tesla and China have dominated most facets of the electric vehicle market over the past decade. Europe is building out its own Tesla rivals and battery infrastructure to catch up. We profiled 7 of the region’s leading execs taking up the mantle against Elon Musk and Beijing. See more stories on Insider’s business page. China… Continue reading Meet 7 of the most important CEOs, execs, and investors leading Europe’s electric vehicle charge, going up against Tesla and China’s dominance