We already had a few good looks at what Tesla Autopilot can see, but now we have the best visualization to date with an incredible 360º video representative of the Autopilot’s entire array of cameras. Earlier this summer, we already had a rare look at what Tesla Autopilot can see and interpret from Tesla hackers ‘verygreen’ and ‘DamianXVI’.… Continue reading Watch what Tesla Autopilot can see in incredible 360º video
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Honda launches new all-electric Everus VE-1 for ~$25,000 in China
Honda, with its Chinese partner GAC, has launched a new all-electric crossover in China and it’s going to sell for the equivalent of just ~$25,000 USD. The Japanese automaker doesn’t have much to show for itself when it comes to electrification. It has been delivering relatively low volumes of the electric version of the Clarity and… Continue reading Honda launches new all-electric Everus VE-1 for ~$25,000 in China
Oil giant BP gets its first Tesla Powerpack project, says could lead to more
Fossil fuel companies are seeing the writing on the wall and investing their profits from burning oil into renewable energy. British oil giant BP’s wind energy is a good example of that and it is now combining a wind farm with its first Tesla Powerpack project. The project was first announced in April. It involves… Continue reading Oil giant BP gets its first Tesla Powerpack project, says could lead to more
Electric pickup trucks are not in GM’s plans for the next couple decades, says exec
Electric propulsion is rapidly taking over many segments of ground transportation and pickup trucks, which are the biggest profit centers for American automakers, are expected to be next. Yet, the GM executive in charge of global strategy says that electric pickup trucks are not in the company’s plans. Mike Abelson, GM’s vice president of global strategy,… Continue reading Electric pickup trucks are not in GM’s plans for the next couple decades, says exec
Tesla ends free Supercharger credit program for Model S and Model X
As Tesla transitions from free Supercharging to a paid model, it looks like the automaker is still trying to tune its approach. The company has now ended its free Supercharger credit program for Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla first introduced its paid model for the Supercharger network almost two years ago, it eased… Continue reading Tesla ends free Supercharger credit program for Model S and Model X
Porsche Mission E Grand Tourismo prototype shown charging at 250kW (2x Tesla)
We’ve all been waiting for faster charging, because until now, Tesla’s been at the top of the heap with its ~120kW Superchargers which have pretty much plateaued since their debut 5 years ago. Porsche of course has been touting its 800V 350kW charging system for its Taycan and Mission E prototypes… Porsche deployed its first… Continue reading Porsche Mission E Grand Tourismo prototype shown charging at 250kW (2x Tesla)
A new Tesla ‘shared Powerbank’ launches as a community alternative to individual Powerwalls
The Tesla Powerwall can be a useful energy storage solution for homeowners with rooftop solar arrays. They can store excess power generated by their solar system, or use it when they need it or send it into the grid when it makes the most sense. Right now, it’s Tesla’s main energy storage solution at the residential level,… Continue reading A new Tesla ‘shared Powerbank’ launches as a community alternative to individual Powerwalls
Tesla increases price of Autopilot when bought after delivery as it launches new features
As it is finally launching new features under its ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ package, Tesla is increasing the price of the package when ordered after delivery – creating a $2,000 incentive for buyers to order it with their vehicle. There have been several changes to Tesla’s Autopilot options lately. First off, Tesla did increase the price of the… Continue reading Tesla increases price of Autopilot when bought after delivery as it launches new features
Nio builds a battery swap station right next to a Tesla Supercharger
Nio is ramping up its electric vehicle infrastructure effort in China and it is building battery swap stations. The startup even built one right next to a Tesla Supercharger – creating a little glimpse into the future. With only a handful of EV startups actually delivering vehicles, Nio is emerging as one of the most serious EV… Continue reading Nio builds a battery swap station right next to a Tesla Supercharger
Tesla owners will be able to remotely control their car through their phones ‘like RC cars’ within ~6 weeks, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been promising some major improvements to Tesla Autopilot’s Summon feature in recent weeks. Now he has announced a new update coming in “~6 weeks” that will enable Tesla owners to remotely control their car through their phones “like RC cars”. Ever since the introduction of Tesla’s second generation Autopilot hardware,… Continue reading Tesla owners will be able to remotely control their car through their phones ‘like RC cars’ within ~6 weeks, says Elon Musk