Tesla has started to expand driver monitoring to more vehicles using its driver-facing cabin camera. This is something that many industry watchers have been calling for. Tesla’s approach to driver-assist features has been criticized for several reasons, but a recurring criticism has been the lack of strong driver monitoring capability. It has been limited to… Continue reading Tesla expands its driver monitoring system with its cabin camera
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EGEB: How Hurricane Ida will impact EV and gas drivers, and power
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Hurricane Ida will affect the price of gas for ICE-car drivers across the US. Were widespread power outages from Hurricane Ida avoidable? UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s… Continue reading EGEB: How Hurricane Ida will impact EV and gas drivers, and power
Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
A large survey of Tesla owners gives us probably the best idea of the take rate for the Full Self-Driving package. It’s an important metric for Tesla and it is surprisingly low. Or… is it? Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package has been controversial for a few reasons. The main reason is that it doesn’t actually… Continue reading Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
As we sit in the midst of 2021, electric vehicles remain a major storyline. Even long-established, legacy automakers (some with over 100 years of experience) have finally wisened up and pivoted toward EVs to remain competitive. In the next couple years, three major automotive brands, old and new, will release three highly anticipated electric trucks.… Continue reading Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
Tesla is adding more job postings related to building its humanoid robot: Tesla Bot. One of the new postings even hints at production in Austin, Texas. When Elon Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence aimed at completing general boring tasks, it almost sounded like another one of his jokes. But… Continue reading Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
GM confirmed that it is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until “LG can supply defect-free battery cells” for the electric vehicles. For months, we have been reporting on the mounting pressure to have GM recall the Bolt EV after several cars caught on fire while charging. Everything pointed to a similar battery defect as… Continue reading GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
Toyota resumes self-driving operations at Paralympic Games; CEO remains skeptical of autonomous progress
Toyota Motor Corporation has resumed operations of its self-driving e-Palette pods at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo after a halt last Thursday following a collision with a visually impaired athlete. Working alongside the Paralympic Committee, Toyota will make several safety improvements, both inside and out of its vehicles. Toyota self-drove itself into a PR… Continue reading Toyota resumes self-driving operations at Paralympic Games; CEO remains skeptical of autonomous progress
SVOLT unveils cobalt-free battery, claiming first company to reach ‘series production’
Battery systems manufacturer SVOLT has unveiled a cobalt-free battery pack at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The company now claims to be the first to create a cobalt-free battery that has reached series production, although other battery manufacturers have claimed similar production achievements. SVOLT describes itself as a “high-tech enterprise in the global EV… Continue reading SVOLT unveils cobalt-free battery, claiming first company to reach ‘series production’
The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story
The mystery of how a Tesla Model X was found burnt to almost nothing on a frozen lake in Vermont is now solved. It’s a wild story that involves over half a million dollars of fraud exploiting Tesla’s purchasing process. In February 2019, we reported on the remains of a burnt Tesla Model X being… Continue reading The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story
A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars
A note that a “concerned resident” left on a Tesla Model 3 after unplugging it shows just how little people know about electric cars. Studies and polls about electric vehicle adoption have consistently shown that education is one of the most needed things to accelerate the transition to zero emission. Of course, reducing the cost… Continue reading A note left on a Tesla Model 3 shows just how little people know about electric cars