Two and a half years after beginning development of its flagship EV, the Ocean, Fisker Inc. is delivering it to its first US customers. As a Southern California-based automaker selling an EV named after the water it’s headquartered near, it is quite on-brand that the first US deliveries of the Fisker Ocean begin in the… Continue reading Fisker finally kicks off first US Ocean deliveries, where else but California
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Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ is not really called that
Tesla Autopilot’s “Elon Mode” has been making the rounds in the media this week, but it is not really called “Elon Mode.” It is interesting, nonetheless. You might have seen plenty of media reporting on Tesla having a “secret” Autopilot mode called “Elon Mode.” They are basing those reports on infamous Tesla hacker Green tweeting… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ is not really called that
Tesla’s US inventory crashes in end-of-quarter push [Updated]
Tesla’s new car inventory in the US has plummeted to a new low not seen since the beginning of the discounts as the automaker appears to successfully liquidate its inventory for the end of the quarter. There have been changes to tracking of Tesla’s new inventory data, but individual inventory checks also show very few… Continue reading Tesla’s US inventory crashes in end-of-quarter push [Updated]
Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup
Tesla is an interested buyer of a small Germany-based wireless charging startup following the automaker’s indications that it might launch its own EV wireless charger. Several companies have been working on wireless charging for electric vehicles in recent years, but the technology has never taken off. There are several issues with it. For example, it’s… Continue reading Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup
Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month
Tesla says its long-awaited Dojo supercomputer, which is supposed to bring its self-driving effort to a new level, is finally going into production next month. Dojo is Tesla’s own custom supercomputer platform built from the ground up for AI machine learning and, more specifically, for video training using the video data coming from its fleet… Continue reading Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month
Toyota will use AI to maximize future EV range
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly capable of performing complex tasks. Toyota plans to harness the power of AI to improve the car design process while optimizing vehicle aerodynamics, a critical factor in enhancing EV range. How Toyota plans to use AI to enhance EV range The Toyota Research Institute (TRI), Toyota’s R&D division aimed… Continue reading Toyota will use AI to maximize future EV range
Elon Musk hints at Tesla entering India next year
Elon Musk is hinting that Tesla might enter the Indian automotive market as soon as next year after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has the biggest auto market that Tesla has yet to enter. For years, Elon Musk said that Tesla’s launch in India was imminent, but strong import tariffs have made… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla entering India next year
Ford CEO dismisses Tesla Cybertruck: ‘I make trucks for real people who do real work’
Ford CEO Jim Farley dismissed Tesla Cybertruck as “a cool high-end product parked in front of a hotel” rather than “a truck for real people.” Will he eat his words? During an interview with CNBC, Farley appeared to want to distance Ford from Tesla a bit after his company agreed to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector.… Continue reading Ford CEO dismisses Tesla Cybertruck: ‘I make trucks for real people who do real work’
Tesla has the top 4 most American-made cars, only American automaker in top 10
Tesla has the top four most American-made cars, and it is the only American automaker in the top 10 of Cars.com‘s 2023 American-Made Index (AMI). Even though many people still don’t even know that Tesla is an American automaker, the company has consistently ranked as the most American-made auto brand in the last few years. That’s… Continue reading Tesla has the top 4 most American-made cars, only American automaker in top 10
Texas to require Tesla’s NACS connector on charging stations in the state
Texas announced that it is going to require Tesla’s NACS connector on charging stations in the state – giving the connector another boost in becoming the standard for charging in North America. The Texas Department of Transportation confirmed the news today. The state government agency said that it would require both NACS and CCS connectors… Continue reading Texas to require Tesla’s NACS connector on charging stations in the state