Tesla has pushed the delivery timeline for new Model S orders all the way to 2023 for the cheapest version. The same is the case for the Model X, as the gap between demand and supply appears to be widening. Supply chain issues and increasing demand for electric vehicles are coming simultaneously, creating long delivery… Continue reading Tesla Model S/X deliveries slip all the way to 2023 for cheapest version
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Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot
Tesla is seeing an increase in complaints over serious and dangerous phantom braking events plaguing Autopilot in the latest software updates. Phantom braking is a term used to describe when an advanced driver assist system (ADAS) or a self-driving system applies the brakes for no good reason. The system can be falsely detecting an object… Continue reading Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot
New Teslas delivered with surprise missing USB ports due to parts shortages
A number of new Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys have been delivered in the last few days with missing USB ports, often without any warning before the owners get their new cars home and notice that the car’s phone charger isn’t working. The automaker blames the missing parts on the global chip shortage. We’ve… Continue reading New Teslas delivered with surprise missing USB ports due to parts shortages
Tesla owner claims first Full Self-Driving Beta crash in strange NTHSA complaint
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA) complaint, a Tesla Model Y owner claims that he was involved in a crash while using the Full Self-Driving Beta, which would be the first reported FSD Beta accident. Tesla has been operating its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for over a year now. Last month, the automaker… Continue reading Tesla owner claims first Full Self-Driving Beta crash in strange NTHSA complaint
GM Defense is planning a military prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV
General Motors recently shared that it is speaking with the US military about building an electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (eLRV) prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV. The eLRV prototype planned for 2022 will be developed by GM Defense as a modified version of the Hummer EV, to fit US Army specifications. The GMC Hummer… Continue reading GM Defense is planning a military prototype based off the GMC Hummer EV
How Toyota sneakily spreads anti-EV propaganda in Japan
(The following article was sent to us by a concerned Japanese resident who wishes to remain anonymous.) Remember the first electric Toyota RAV4? Probably not. The early attempt at an EV barely had a range of 100 miles and Toyota sold very few of them. Back in 2010, Toyota and Tesla jointly worked on a… Continue reading How Toyota sneakily spreads anti-EV propaganda in Japan
Tesla Supercharger network reaches new milestone: 30,000 chargers worldwide
Tesla announced that it reached a new milestone with its Supercharger network: it now has over 30,000 fast-chargers around the world. Earlier this summer, we reported on how Tesla is gearing up for a giant Supercharger expansion ahead of opening the network to other EVs. Following Tesla’s confirmation of this, the automaker started hiring many new… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger network reaches new milestone: 30,000 chargers worldwide
Tesla starts retrofit program for cameras on older vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’
Tesla has launched a retrofit program for Autopilot cameras on older vehicles with the “Full Self-Driving” package. Starting with the introduction of its Autopilot 2.0 suite of sensors in 2016, Tesla started selling all of its cars with the promise that they have all the hardware necessary to achieve full self-driving capability with future software… Continue reading Tesla starts retrofit program for cameras on older vehicles with ‘Full Self-Driving’
VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line
In a new note to his management team, as he is being challenged by his own workforce, VW CEO Herbert Diess explained why the German automaker needs to be more like Tesla. Surprisingly, a lot of it has to do with manufacturing – something that Elon Musk said would become Tesla’s main advantage. As we… Continue reading VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line
Tesla confirms acquisition of battery startup in new patent
Tesla confirmed that it quietly acquired Colorado-based battery startup SiILion, Inc., in a new patent for a silicon-based battery anode. Over the last few years, Tesla has been rumored to have acquired SiILion, Inc., a battery technology startup based out of Colorado. The rumors started after a few of the startup’s employees were hired by… Continue reading Tesla confirms acquisition of battery startup in new patent