Tesla has officially acquired Germany-based wireless charging startup, Wiferion, as the automaker is expected to launch its own wireless charging platform. Earlier this year, we reported that Tesla was the leading potential acquirer of Wiferion, a Germany-based wireless charging startup known for inductive charging technology for industrial robots and electric vehicles, according to official company… Continue reading Tesla officially acquires wireless charging startup
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Hackers manage to unlock Tesla software-locked features worth up to $15,000
A group of hackers have exposed an exploit that can unlock Tesla’s software-locked features worth up to $15,000. Free heated seats and Full Self-Driving package, anyone? Software-locked features that need to be activated by the owner paying or subscribing to a service are becoming increasingly popular in the auto industry. Tesla has been on board… Continue reading Hackers manage to unlock Tesla software-locked features worth up to $15,000
Tesla and Rivian are heading to court over ‘stolen trade secret’ claims
Tesla and Rivian are heading to court over the former claiming the latter stole “trade secrets” through former Tesla employees it hired. They weren’t able to resolve this out of court; now it looks like it will be heading to trial. In 2020, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian over allegedly stealing trade secrets by hiring former… Continue reading Tesla and Rivian are heading to court over ‘stolen trade secret’ claims
Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on ‘final piece of the FSD AI puzzle’
Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on the “final piece of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI puzzle,” and apparently that is “vehicle control.” Despite his best efforts to stop making predictions about self-driving, the CEO has recently still predicted that Tesla would achieve full autonomy by the end of the year. For many of… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on ‘final piece of the FSD AI puzzle’
Tesla restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US
Tesla has evidently restarted deploying Magic Dock adapters at its Superchargers in the US or at the very least at one station in Texas. Earlier this year, Tesla started deploying what it calls “Magic Dock” at a few Supercharger stations. It serves as a new receiver for the Tesla charge connector on the Supercharger station,… Continue reading Tesla restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US
Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota
A new three-row Subaru electric SUV is expected to hit the market in the next few years. Toyota will build the EV at its manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. Toyota to build a new Subaru three-row electric SUV According to sources familiar with the plans (via Automotive News), Toyota will begin building the new three-row… Continue reading Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota
Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas
Tesla has submitted a plan to build nine electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas. As we reported yesterday, Tesla is still producing the Tesla Semi electric truck, only in low volume for a few customers and its own operations. It limits the need for charging stations specifically for electric semitrucks, which Tesla calls… Continue reading Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas
Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked
A rare video of Tesla’s Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas has leaked as the electric truck is believed to be close to hitting the market. We have been closely tracking the Cybertruck production program to see if Tesla will be able to stick to its timeline this time, as it aims to start deliveries by… Continue reading Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked
Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control
NHTSA announced that it launched a new investigation into newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over 12 reports drivers are losing steering control and power steering. Tesla has been under many NHTSA probes over the years, especially when it relates to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, but while this case is related to… Continue reading Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control
Toyota plans to build ‘competitive’ local EVs in China as it looks to play catchup
As Japanese automakers fall behind in the surging Chinese EV market, Toyota looks to turn things around. Toyota announced Monday it will boost local development of tech and software in China to produce “electrified vehicles that are competitive” where EVs are taking over the market. Toyota boosts local EV development in China A market once… Continue reading Toyota plans to build ‘competitive’ local EVs in China as it looks to play catchup