Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet of Model S electric sedans in order to improve suspension, Autopark, and more. Some of the improvements are expected to make it to other vehicles too. When it comes to software updates, Tesla has been on a roll lately. The automaker has not only… Continue reading Tesla pushes new software update to improve Model S suspension, Autopark, and more
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Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced an immediate halt to all of its e-Palette self-driving transportation pods operating at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The decision comes on the heels of an accident that took place in the Paralympic Village yesterday, when a Toyota e-Palette collided with a visually impaired athlete, injuring them. While Toyota remains a… Continue reading Toyota suspends all self-driving vehicles at Paralympic Games after collision with athlete
Tesla allows you to go off-grid in one press with new mobile app
Tesla is now allowing Powerwall owners to go off-grid in just a simple press through its new mobile app. Earlier this week, Tesla started pushing a new version of its mobile app, which is extremely important to its vehicle ownership experience. As we have previously reported, Tesla is looking to use its app more in… Continue reading Tesla allows you to go off-grid in one press with new mobile app
Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery
Tesla has filed to enter Texas’s deregulated energy market and become an official electricity retailer. For a change, the company sees an opportunity not to disrupt but to fix and stabilize the market. After winter storms earlier this year, the Texas grid experienced widespread blackouts, leading to more than a hundred deaths and billions in… Continue reading Tesla plans to enter Texas deregulated energy market, starts with massive 250 MW battery
Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’
Nissan has announced that it’s the first Japanese automaker to join a United Nations-supported “Race to Zero” campaign, which is focused on accelerating electric vehicle implementation and reaching carbon neutrality. With the long-established LEAF on the market and an all-electric crossover on the way, Nissan said it aims to make all new-vehicle offerings fully electric…… Continue reading Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’
Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out… Continue reading Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla has started sending a cryptic email to Model 3 buyers in the US about an opportunity to accelerate their 3 deliveries. As we recently reported, Tesla has pushed new Model 3 Standard Range Plus delivery timelines all the way to 2022. Today, several people who placed an order for the vehicle are reporting receiving… Continue reading Tesla sends cryptic email about accelerating Model 3 deliveries in US
Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
Tesla has vindicated after a Model Y was wrongly blamed for a fire that happened earlier this year in Texas. A video emerged showing that the fire didn’t originate from the electric vehicle. In March, a fire started at a residence in Dallas. Smoke was visible from downtown and the media reported that it originated… Continue reading Tesla is vindicated over fire after salvaged car buyer reveals video showing how fire originated
My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going
My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is Nigel, since a couple… Continue reading My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going
Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features. The Tesla mobile app has been an important asset for the automaker. Owners managed most of their ownership experience through the app. It serves as a key to unlock… Continue reading Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features