After plenty of delays (even as recently as this very morning), the first videos of Tesla’s Robotaxi rides are coming in and the Tesla fans that have been invited as early access users seem to have positive reviews already. Tesla finally started operating a limited Robotaxi service today in Austin, Texas. The system is geofenced,… Continue reading Videos of robotaxi are rolling in and the Tesla fans riding it seem to like it
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Tesla said you’d earn money with FSD. Now *it’s* earning money. Why cant you?
Tesla spent years selling its Full Self-Driving software, for as much as $15,000, with the promise that owners would be able to use that software to send their cars out as robotaxis to earn money when they’re not being used otherwise. Just today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla will be charging a flat… Continue reading Tesla said you’d earn money with FSD. Now *it’s* earning money. Why cant you?
GM’s interesting electric motorcycle patent fuels two-wheeler speculation
General Motors may be better known for its lineup of full-size trucks and SUVs, but a recently published patent shows the legacy automaker has at least considered something much smaller and nimbler: an electric motorcycle. The patent, which surfaced earlier this year in a report by Visordown, outlines a lightweight, scrambler-style electric two-wheeler that has… Continue reading GM’s interesting electric motorcycle patent fuels two-wheeler speculation
Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market
Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000. Toyota’s $15,000 EV is launching overseas GAC Toyota, Toyota’s joint venture, launched the bZ3X in China this March,… Continue reading Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market
Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
Tesla has released the details about its planned ‘Robotaxi’ launch in Austin, Texas, this weekend, and it’s even worse than we thought. There’s going to be a “safety monitor” in the front seat. Over the last few weeks, we have been discussing how Tesla’s planned launch of a “Robotaxi” service was a game of smoke… Continue reading Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
A Tesla hacker has revealed that through a new software update, the automaker is working on a new Model Y with a 6-seat configuration. Last week, we reported that Tesla referenced an upcoming 7-seat configuration for the new Model Y in communications with customers. The automaker previously offered a 7-seat configuration for the Model Y,… Continue reading Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
Tesla is asked to delay Robotaxi launch in Austin by Texas lawmakers
Texas lawmakers have officially requested that Tesla delay its planned Robotaxi launch in Austin by a few months due to a new law being implemented. It’s a Godsend for Elon Musk. As we previously reported, Tesla’s planned Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, now “tentatively” scheduled for June 22, is a moving of the goal post… Continue reading Tesla is asked to delay Robotaxi launch in Austin by Texas lawmakers
Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track
Nissan is betting big on solid-state batteries to help power up a comeback. The automaker says the next-gen battery tech will be a “game-changer for EVs,” promising more range, faster charging, and lower costs. Nissan just confirmed its first EV with solid-state batteries is on track, but it may trail Toyota and Volkswagen to market.… Continue reading Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track
Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed
A Tesla manager who was recently fired for warning that CEO Elon Musk was ruining the company, Matthew LaBrot, has given an interview to give more details about the situation and how he doesn’t see Tesla coming out of it. Last month, we reported on how LaBrot, a 5-year veteran manager at Tesla, led an… Continue reading Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwed
New GM patent leaks plans for drone assisted towing
Like manual transmission shifting, the ability back a tow hitch under a trailer coupler seems to be a skill that younger generations have given up on – but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to haul their bikes, boats, or RVs out into the wilderness. Now, a new patent reveals GM’s plans to make hooking a… Continue reading New GM patent leaks plans for drone assisted towing