Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. Over the years, Tesla has taken flack for testing its Autopilot and Self-Driving features with its customers on public roads. But to be fair, there will be several steps… Continue reading Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
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Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
Elon Musk said that Tesla is borrowing the Autopilot team for its Optimus humanoid robot project, which has a deadline at the end of the month. The CEO has said that the Tesla Bot project has become a priority. Tesla’s approach to selling Autopilot, and now its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package features before they are… Continue reading Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region
If you see more electric vehicles across the southern United States, it’s not just you. According to the annual Transportation Electrification in the Southeast report, EV market share in the region doubled from last year with Tesla and Hyundai leading the way. And, perhaps more important, the industry’s growth is bringing new jobs to the region. The Southeast… Continue reading EV market share in Southeast doubles as industry brings almost $33 billion to the region
Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
Tesla has decided to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta program for the first time in a long time. After adding 60,000 additional owners, Tesla’s FSD Beta will have over 160,000 people in the program. The FSD Beta program enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but… Continue reading Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany
Tesla is reportedly aiming for a massive sale ramp-up in Germany to 80,000 vehicles in 2022, powered by Gigafactory Berlin. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong local industry with companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Tesla has made some… Continue reading Tesla is aiming for massive sale ramp-up in Germany
XPeng challenges Tesla FSD with City Navigation Pilot, ‘China’s most advanced’ Advanced Driver Assistance System
Chinese EFV automaker XPeng Motors announced it has launched a pilot program for its City Navigation Pilot (NGP) Advanced Driver Assistance System. With its debut, XPeng claims to be the first Chinese company to deliver such an “high-level” ADAS for complex urban driving, continuing to challenge Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving (FSD) technology overseas. XPeng Motors continues to… Continue reading XPeng challenges Tesla FSD with City Navigation Pilot, ‘China’s most advanced’ Advanced Driver Assistance System
Tesla significantly increases Supercharger prices across Europe
Tesla is increasing its Supercharger prices significantly across Europe amid the energy crisis on the continent. This follows more price increases throughout the year and around the world for Tesla’s charging network. One of the biggest advantages of electric vehicles remains that their cost of operations is much lower than vehicles with internal combustion engines,… Continue reading Tesla significantly increases Supercharger prices across Europe
Tesla Gigafactory Texas has produced 10,000th Model Y electric SUV
Tesla announced that Gigafactory Texas has produced its 10,000th Model Y electric SUV as it ramps up production. One of the biggest stories at Tesla right now is the production ramps that the automaker is trying to simultaneously achieve at Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Texas. Those two factories are expected to roughly double Tesla’s production… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Texas has produced 10,000th Model Y electric SUV
GM launches aggressive EV ad campaign during NFL football to drive more mainstream adoption
Football is finally back. This year you can expect to see plenty of electric vehicles race across your screen during breaks. To promote its new EV lineup, GM is launching a new, in its own words, “aggressive and significant” ad campaign, which will air during NFL Sunday Night Football. According to a report from the… Continue reading GM launches aggressive EV ad campaign during NFL football to drive more mainstream adoption
A little-known investor put more money in Tesla (TSLA) than Elon Musk himself
A little-known investor has poured more money into Tesla (TSLA) than Elon Musk himself, and now he is reaping the rewards with a position worth billions of dollars. We first reported on KoGuan Leo last year when he became the third largest individual shareholder in Tesla behind Elon Musk and Larry Ellison. As we reported… Continue reading A little-known investor put more money in Tesla (TSLA) than Elon Musk himself