Elon Musk says that Tesla is “no longer compute constrained” in its AI training – meaning that it is starting to run out of excuses for not achieving its promised self-driving. Self-driving is an incredibly difficult and important problem to solve. Improvements in safety over human drivers could save tens of thousands of lives per… Continue reading Tesla is ‘no longer compute constrained’, running out of excuses for self-driving
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Tesla releases new vision-based auto parking system
Tesla has started to release a new version of its auto parking system, an updated automated parking for its newer vision-only vehicles. Ever since Tesla stopped using ultrasonic sensors in its new vehicles and only relied on cameras for its ADAS features, its vehicles have lacked auto-parking features. That move started in 2022. Two years… Continue reading Tesla releases new vision-based auto parking system
Tesla Cybertruck is wireless inductive charging-ready
Tesla Cybertruck is ready for wireless inductive charging based on new connectors found on the electric pickup truck’s battery pack. The automaker never seemed interested in wireless charging for its electric vehicles. The problem wireless charging solves is not a major one. It alleviates the need to plug in your car, which is not a… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck is wireless inductive charging-ready
Tesla (TSLA) stock drops on report it is reducing EV output at Giga Shanghai
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock dropped this morning due to a report that automakers are reducing their electric vehicle output at Gigafactory Shanghai because of lower demand. Bloomberg says that Tesla removed one and a half day of work at Gigafactory Shanghai: The US carmaker earlier this month instructed employees at its Shanghai facility to lower production… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) stock drops on report it is reducing EV output at Giga Shanghai
Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV
Audi is joining the race as automakers gear up to introduce new, lower-cost EV models. The new entry-level EV will sit below the Q4 e-tron, which starts at just over $50,000. Audi plots a new lower-cost EV, an electric A3 or Q3 After unveiling the new Q6 e-tron this week, its next-gen premium mid-size electric… Continue reading Audi is the latest automaker to reveal plans for a lower-cost EV
Tesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum
Tesla Cybertrucks were getting more than twice their value on the resale market just a few weeks ago, but the electric pickup truck has now lost all its momentum in terms of resale value. The automaker has taken actions to try to limit the Cybertruck resale market. Tesla added a “no resell” clause for early… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum
First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed. Last year, Tesla surprised many when it announced it reached a deal with BP to sell them $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware to be deployed at BP gas stations across the US under the BP brand. It marked… Continue reading First non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Tesla hackers have won $200,000 and a brand-new Model 3 for finding a new vulnerability in the automaker’s system. For years now, Tesla has been investing a lot in cybersecurity and working closely with whitehat hackers. The automaker has been participating in the Pwn2Own hacking competition by offering large prizes and its electric cars for hacking challengers.… Continue reading Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning
A new Japanese all-electric EV pickup is set to hit global markets, and it’s not a Toyota. Isuzu will unveil its first 100% electric pickup truck, the D-MAX BEV, later this month. The rugged-looking 4X4 EV will compete with Ford’s F-150 Lightning in overseas markets. A new Japanese EV pickup is launching After introducing its… Continue reading Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning
GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024
General Motors (GM) looks to get back on track this year as executives believe EV “production hell” is behind it. After missing EV sales targets for the past two years, will 2024 be the year of execution, as GM says it will? Is GM putting production hell behind it? After delivering 75,883 EVs last year,… Continue reading GM believes ‘production hell’ is behind it with plans to build 20X more Ultium EVs in 2024