Elon Musk gave an update on Tesla Bot, Tesla’s upcoming humanoid robot project, and said that he believes it can solve the labor shortage issue. But the CEO is not committing to any timeline. Earlier this year, Musk announced plans for Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence aimed at completing general repetitive tasks. At… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Bot can solve labor shortage, but there’s no clear timeline
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Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection
Tesla has started to push a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (version 10.6) to its fleet with improved object detection. It’s the latest step in the long road to improve the FSD package and deliver on a promise to customers that has been delayed several times. Tesla is currently slowly rolling out what it… Continue reading Tesla pushes new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improved object detection
Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to
During a recent media event in Brussels, Toyota Europe outlined a plan for a 100% CO2 reduction in all-new vehicle sales in the market by 2035. This “goal” will be preceded by a sales mix of at least 50% zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Western Europe by 2030. On a broader scale, Toyota Motor Corporation continues… Continue reading Toyota commits to 100% zero-emission sales in Europe by 2035, because it essentially has to
Tesla updates Cybertruck with 4 motors, 4-wheel steering, and ‘crab mode’
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the Cybertruck with a four-motor configuration that is going to enable independent power at each wheel and four-wheel steering with “crab” mode, like the Hummer EV. As we previously reported, Tesla removed Cybertruck specs and prices from its website in October. After being unchanged for two years since… Continue reading Tesla updates Cybertruck with 4 motors, 4-wheel steering, and ‘crab mode’
Tesla recalls 21,599 Model Ys made in China, citing steering knuckle issues
According to a statement from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), Tesla Shanghai filed a recall plan for 21,599 Model Y EVs manufactured in the country. The automaker cited issues pertaining to the strength of front and rear steering knuckles, stating they may not meet the automaker’s design requirements. Just last week, we reported… Continue reading Tesla recalls 21,599 Model Ys made in China, citing steering knuckle issues
Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car
Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year. The Japanese automaker has widely been recognized as a laggard in the transition to electric vehicles. Years of betting on hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid vehicles has put Toyota behind on battery-electric vehicles. The automaker only recently… Continue reading Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car
Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya
At its Futures event in Yokohama Japan, Nissan unveiled an electric lunar rover co-developed alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The prototype features AWD technology that will soon be featured on certain trims of 2023 Nissan Ariya. Nissan Motor Corporation has been in business since the 1930s in Japan, and has established itself as… Continue reading Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya
Full Self-Driving Diary: A longtime Tesla driver’s perspective on FSD beta
After a month of safe and cautious driving, I finally achieved a Safety Score of 99 last week, and shortly thereafter, I was granted access to the Full Self-Driving Beta for my 2021 Model Y. The experience with the FSD Beta over the last seven days has made a few things clear: it’s very much… Continue reading Full Self-Driving Diary: A longtime Tesla driver’s perspective on FSD beta
Electric vehicle battery cost falls to $132 per kWh, but it might go up from there
The cost of electric vehicle battery packs has fallen to $132 per kWh – continuing decades of cost improvements. However, it might go up over the next year as increased material prices are catching up to incremental cost improvements. Price per kWh is the metric used to track the price of batteries. It can be… Continue reading Electric vehicle battery cost falls to $132 per kWh, but it might go up from there
Tesla enables in-car purchases and subscriptions
Tesla has started to enable in-car purchases and subscriptions in its latest software updates. Owners can buy a ‘Premium Connectivity’ straight from their center console inside Tesla vehicles. Over the years, Tesla has started to find opportunities to sell upgrades to its owners by unlocking software features inside its vehicles. Originally, owners needed to log… Continue reading Tesla enables in-car purchases and subscriptions