Elon Musk is now saying that Tesla is aiming for the wider public release of its Full Self-Driving Beta in about 4 weeks. We are coming up on almost a year since Tesla started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta in its early access program with some customers. The software enables Tesla vehicles to virtually drive… Continue reading Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release in ‘~4 weeks’
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Tesla Energy and its Autobidder software are making power companies nervous
Some power companies admitted that they are taking Tesla Energy, the automaker’s energy division, seriously. They appear to be nervous about Tesla’s Autobidder software. Over the last few years, Tesla has started to offer new ‘Energy Plans’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall-powered virtual power plants in some markets. It’s part of… Continue reading Tesla Energy and its Autobidder software are making power companies nervous
Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot project
Tesla has started to hire roboticists to build its recently announced “Tesla Bot,” a humanoid robot to become a new vehicle for its AI technology. When Elon Musk explained the rationale behind Tesla Bot, he argued that Tesla was already making most of the components needed to create a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence.… Continue reading Tesla starts hiring roboticists for its ‘Tesla Bot’ humanoid robot project
XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries
Chinese automaker XPeng has officially begun its first venture overseas as it has loaded its P7 EVs on a ship headed for Norway. This initial batch of smart electric sedans represents XPeng’s commitment to a full-scale operation in Norway and an eventual expansion further into Europe. Xiaopeng, or XPeng Motors ($XPEV), is a Chinese EV manufacturer… Continue reading XPeng begins shipping first P7 EVs to Norway ahead of Q4 deliveries
Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one
Elon Musk said that Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving Beta build is “not great,” but he is currently testing the next build coming to beta testers, and he is impressed by that one. Tesla has a lot of eyes on its Full Self-Driving program. It’s not only about the tech and auto industry’s race to achieve… Continue reading Elon Musk is not impressed by Tesla’s current Full Self-Driving build, but likes the next one
Older Tesla vehicles to get UI performance boost thanks to famed video game engineer
Tesla is working with famed video game engineer John Carmack to improve the interface performance in older vehicles. Carmack is a legend in the video game world and in the broader computer science industry. He made important advancements in 3D computer graphics and was the lead programmer on game-changing video games like Doom and Quake. Later… Continue reading Older Tesla vehicles to get UI performance boost thanks to famed video game engineer
Rumor of Tesla Model Y with 400-mile range explained
There are rumors of a Tesla Model Y coming with a range of 400 miles after the automaker filed for new versions of the electric SUV to be produced at Gigafactory Shanghai. The rumors are exaggerated. As we reported last week, Tesla filed with the Chinese government to produce five more versions of Model Y… Continue reading Rumor of Tesla Model Y with 400-mile range explained
Tesla (TSLA) rises on market digesting AI Day, primed to ‘tackle world’s hardest problems’
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is rising significantly today after the market had more time to digest what happened at AI Day. The company is seen as being in the right position to “tackle the world’s hardest problems.” After Tesla held its AI Day, the market didn’t seem really impressed by the progress the company has made… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) rises on market digesting AI Day, primed to ‘tackle world’s hardest problems’
Tesla (TSLA) starts Model Y deliveries in Europe
Tesla (TSLA) has officially started Model Y deliveries in Europe. It was a long wait for customers, and interestingly the first deliveries were achieved through a change in strategy for Tesla. Tesla first unveiled the Model Y in March of 2020 and delivered the first units of the electric SUV in the US almost exactly… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) starts Model Y deliveries in Europe
Tesla updates Model X with new darker wheels
Tesla has updated the standard set of wheels available for the Model X to new darker wheels. But don’t hold your breath to get the electric SUV anytime soon. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S in January, the automaker also unveiled the new Model X, but the SUV has been gathering less attention. There… Continue reading Tesla updates Model X with new darker wheels