Someone captured a video of Tesla updating the software of a large fleet in a parking lot and it looks like the aliens are coming. Tesla and over-the-air software updates Tesla was an early leader in adopting the capacity to push over-the-air software updates to its customer vehicles back in 2012. While most automakers have… Continue reading Tesla updating software of a fleet in parking lot looks like the aliens are coming
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A closer look at Tesla’s latest semi electric truck prototype
We recently reported that Tesla has built a new semi electric truck prototype, maybe the first in three years, ahead of the start of production later this year. Now we get a closer look at the Tesla Semi, as it was spotted at a truck stop. New Tesla Semi prototype As we reported earlier this… Continue reading A closer look at Tesla’s latest semi electric truck prototype
Tesla takes delivery of a big order of robots at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla appears to already be taking delivery of a quite a big order of robots for Model Y production at Gigafactory Texas. Tesla Gigafactory Texas In mid-2020, Tesla announced a deal to build a brand-new factory in Austin, where they bought a 2,000-acre piece of land. At first, Tesla referred to the factory as the Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla takes delivery of a big order of robots at Gigafactory Texas
Panasonic plans to deploy Tesla 4680 battery cell production later this year
Panasonic confirmed that it plans to set up Tesla 4680 battery cell production at GIgafactory Nevada later this year. They expect higher revenue from the Tesla partnership. Tesla’s call for higher battery production When Tesla unveiled its plan to produce its own new tabless battery cell in a bigger format with a new chemistry using its own… Continue reading Panasonic plans to deploy Tesla 4680 battery cell production later this year
Tesla updates Model Y timeline in Europe, hints at Gigafactory Berlin to start production ‘mid-2021’
Tesla has updated its Model Y delivery timeline in Europe – hinting that Gigafactory Berlin will start production in “mid-2021.” Tesla Model Y in Europe With Model Y, Tesla has taken a completely different approach to rolling out the vehicle in new markets. Previously, the automaker would start production of a new vehicle at the… Continue reading Tesla updates Model Y timeline in Europe, hints at Gigafactory Berlin to start production ‘mid-2021’
Tesla is working on new key fob with auto unlocking ‘immune to relay attacks’
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’
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