Tesla is working on a new key fob with auto unlocking and power based on the new UWB technology that is “immune to relay attacks.” Tesla and relay attacks Thefts of Tesla vehicles are quite rare in North America, but in Europe, they have some more sophisticated thieves that managed a string of Tesla vehicle thefts… Continue reading Tesla is working on new key fob with auto unlocking ‘immune to relay attacks’
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Tesla’s new Model S and Model X get rid of lead-acid 12v battery, move to Li-ion
Tesla has transitioned the new Model S and Model X to a Li-ion 12-volt car battery – getting rid of the lead-acid battery. New Tesla Model S and Model X Last week, Tesla finally unveiled the highly-anticipated new Model S and Model X. The automaker released a bunch of information on its website, but it didn’t… Continue reading Tesla’s new Model S and Model X get rid of lead-acid 12v battery, move to Li-ion
Tesla finally ‘voluntarily’ recalls Model S/X with touchscreen problem after getting arm twisted by NHTSA
Tesla announced that it will finally “voluntarily’” recall all Model S and Model X vehicles with touchscreen problems due to the eMMC issue in the media unit after getting pressured by NHTSA to do so. Tesla eMMC Defect Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been reporting some issues with their… Continue reading Tesla finally ‘voluntarily’ recalls Model S/X with touchscreen problem after getting arm twisted by NHTSA
Tesla has a new gaming computer and plans to (sort of) compete with Xbox and Steam
Tesla has a new gaming computer inside its electric vehicles that could compete with the latest gaming consoles. New Tesla Gaming Computer With the unveiling of new Model S and Model X, Tesla has announced a new gaming computer inside the vehicles: “Up to 10 teraflops of processing power enables in-car gaming on-par with today’s… Continue reading Tesla has a new gaming computer and plans to (sort of) compete with Xbox and Steam
Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Roadster has been delayed to 2022
Elon Musk confirmed that the new Tesla Roadster has been delayed to 2022 – a good two years behind the original schedule. Tesla Roadster timeline When first unveiling the next-generation Tesla Roadster in 2017, Musk said that it will come to market in 2020. Tesla started taking reservations for the impressive electric supercar with a 0-60… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Roadster has been delayed to 2022
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk warns they need to be ‘lucky’ for electric pickup to not be delayed
Elon Musk warned that Tesla would need to be “lucky” in order to deliver some Cybertruck electric pickups this year. Volume deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck are not coming until 2022. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, the automaker said that production would start in 2021. This was always an ambitious goal considering all… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk warns they need to be ‘lucky’ for electric pickup to not be delayed
Tesla Semi is ready for production, but they need the 4680 cells, says Elon Musk
Tesla Semi, the automaker’s upcoming electric semi truck, is ready for production, but CEO Elon Musk says that they need the new 4680 cells to produce any volume. Tesla Semi When unveiling Tesla Semi in 2017, the automaker said that the production versions of Tesla Semi, which are class 8 trucks with 80,000-lb. capacities, would… Continue reading Tesla Semi is ready for production, but they need the 4680 cells, says Elon Musk
Tesla’s new steering wheel comes with Autopilot sensor-based drive modes, force touch buttons, and more
Tesla’s new steering wheel in the Model S and Model X comes with more than meets the eye. Electrek managed to learn more details about Tesla’s new innovative product. New Tesla Model S and Model X Today, Tesla unveiled its highly-anticipated new Model S and Model X 2021 refresh. The new electric vehicles have updated… Continue reading Tesla’s new steering wheel comes with Autopilot sensor-based drive modes, force touch buttons, and more
First Look at Tesla’s new refresh Model X electric SUV
Tesla has unveiled the new refresh Model X electric SUV, along with the new Model S, revealing a new design, different options, and updated pricing. New Tesla Model X Interior While the focus is on the Model S due to its bigger need of an update and the already announced Plaid version, the Model X… Continue reading First Look at Tesla’s new refresh Model X electric SUV
Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian
Tesla has lost one of its top manufacturing engineers behind its battery cell production, Victor Prajapati, to electric pickup truck startup Rivian. Victor Prajapati Prajapati joined Tesla from solar module manufacturer First Solar, where he was manager of manufacturing engineering, back in 2017. He came to the automaker just as Model 3 production was starting… Continue reading Tesla loses top manufacturing engineer behind battery production to electric pickup maker Rivian