Tesla is set to unveil a vehicle specifically designed to be a robotaxi, all while it is still selling its long-standing promise that its consumer vehicles would transform into self-driving taxis through software updates. Some wonder if this is a bait-and-switch. Tesla’s Original Promise Back in 2016, CEO Elon Musk promised that all Tesla vehicles… Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch?
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Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal
CATL, the world’s largest battery supplier for electric vehicles and one of Tesla’s critical suppliers, had an important fire that raged for hours at one of its main Chinese battery factory. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) has emerged as the world’s largest battery cell supplier in the auto industry in the last few years, and… Continue reading Tesla supplier CATL had a fire at its battery factory, says impact on production is minimal
Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
Tesla is declaring victory on achieving its September milestones for its autonomy roadmap, but we see the most important milestone missing. Earlier this month, Tesla released an AI product/self-driving roadmap that included milestones the team aimed to accomplish in the coming months. With September coming to a close and Tesla starting the rollout of Supervised… Continue reading Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks
Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. After many delays and much anticipation, the first Tesla Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023. However, one feature was missing from those cars – Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Previous vehicles released by… Continue reading Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks
Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan
Sony and Honda mobility joint venture AFEELA announced a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS on its upcoming electric vehicles in North America and Japan. Japanese electronics and automotive giants Sony and Honda partnered a few years ago to create AFEELA, a new electric vehicle brand. You know that they are getting more serious about… Continue reading Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan
New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
A new interesting-looking Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted being tested on Californian streets. Is it one of Tesla’s upcoming new cheaper EVs? Redditor Jacknv spotted the vehicle on the 280 South near Daly City in the Bay Area, California. As noted by Jack, the camouflaged Model 3 prototype appears to have some features… Continue reading New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
SAIC-GM and CATL just launched an LFP battery that can charge 200km range in 5 mins
Two current titans in the electric mobility industry have utilized an existing joint venture to deliver a fresh battery technology to help EV drivers eventually go farther faster. Today, SAIC-GM and CATL launched a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell with a 6C multiplier, enabling recharge rates of up to 200km in just five minutes, making… Continue reading SAIC-GM and CATL just launched an LFP battery that can charge 200km range in 5 mins
Audi unveils pricing and specs for 2025 Q6 e-tron, featuring new range-leading RWD model
Audi of America has officially announced the pricing and specifications for its all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron model line, and it came with a surprise. Among the lineup is a new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) entry model, designed to offer the longest range of any Audi battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to date. Starting at $63,800, the RWD Q6 e-tron… Continue reading Audi unveils pricing and specs for 2025 Q6 e-tron, featuring new range-leading RWD model
Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
Tesla Full Self-Driving was tested by third-party testing firm AMCI and the result was a ridiculous 13 miles between interventions. One of the biggest concerns about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) program is that the automaker has always refused to share intervention data or any data about the program three years into it. We have to… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’
Tesla has started sending out invites to its Robotaxi unveiling event next month with the tagline: “we, robot.” For a while, Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed building a dedicated self-driving vehicle, which he has been referring to as the Tesla Robotaxi. It was supposed to be unveiled at an event in August, but it was… Continue reading Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’