We learn that Tesla is looking to add a new “4D” radar with twice the range of its current radar in order to help its self-driving effort. Tesla Loves cameras and radar, hates lidar Early on its Autopilot and self-driving effort, Tesla made a clear decision to bet on computer vision powered by camera and… Continue reading Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving
Author: Electrek Newsfeed
Tesla fires ‘Mister Gigafactory’, the engineer behind its factory construction projects
Tesla has dismissed Evan Horetsky, also known as ‘Mister Giga’, the engineer behind Tesla’s construction projects and more recently leading Gigafactory Berlin construction, according to a German report. Horetsky is a mechanical engineer who joined Tesla back in 2015 to work on the Gigafactory Nevada project. He has since participated in most of Tesla’s construction… Continue reading Tesla fires ‘Mister Gigafactory’, the engineer behind its factory construction projects
Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000
Tesla indicates that it is about to increase the price of its Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000 and yet, that’s a good deal according to Elon Musk. The decision to pre-sell a “Full Self-Driving” package in its vehicles years before it planned on making the technology available through the software has been controversial,… Continue reading Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000
First Look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane
We get our first look at Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta software update as some owners who are testing it are sharing videos and it looks just insane. After months of working on a complete core rewrite of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Package, Tesla has now started its Full Self-Driving Beta rollout. As expected. the… Continue reading First Look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane
Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure. The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update. NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y… Continue reading Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update
Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
Tesla admits that a problem with Model 3 vehicles led to them losing the body panel on their rear bumper when driving in puddles of water. Early on, the Model 3 had some issues with the body panel on the rear bumper falling off after driving through what drivers have described as heavy rain or… Continue reading Tesla admits design flaw led to vehicle rear bumper falling off when driving in puddles of water
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world using its batteries and renewable energy, according to a new comment from an executive. Ever since the launch of Tesla Energy and its stationary energy storage products, Tesla started working on microgrid projects, The idea is to have a self-sufficient energy system using self-produced renewable energy… Continue reading Tesla has over 120 operational microgrids around the world
Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
Tesla has removed its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy that Elon Musk has been pushing as a show of confidence for the automaker. Over the last few years, Tesla has updated its return policy to enable buyers to return their vehicles within 7 days of taking delivery virtually “with no questions asked”. This… Continue reading Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
Elon Musk mentions a potential Tesla electric bus in a new tweet that he later deleted – sparking discussions about the possibility of a new Tesla vehicle. As we reported yesterday, The Boring Company applied for permits to start expanding its ‘Loop’ at the Las Vegas Convention Center to the rest of the city of… Continue reading Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
First look at Tesla’s new center console in 2021 Model 3 refresh
After the news of Tesla’s 2021 Model 3 refresh earlier this week, we now get a first look at Tesla’s new center console coming with the update. Earlier this week, we learned that Tesla is releasing a Model 3 refresh with several updated features. The new vehicle is listed as a ‘2021’ model year, which… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new center console in 2021 Model 3 refresh