Tesla’s third instance of its ‘one-time-only’ Full Self-Driving transfer scheme is in full effect now, allowing owners to transfer their purchase of FSD capability to a new vehicle on purchases before August 31. Tesla is using this as an opportunity to boost demand, rather than doing the right thing by letting owners transfer the still-unreleased… Continue reading Tesla starts pushing its third ‘one-time’ FSD transfer to boost Q3 demand
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Tesla pushes non-Foundation Cybertrucks to ‘late 2024’
Tesla Cybertrucks without the $20,000 “Foundation Series” package will now start delivery in “late 2024,” rather than this quarter as previously expected. Tesla started delivering its much-anticipated (and much-delayed) Cybertruck late last year, and has been ramping production steadily since then. So far, Tesla has only delivered “Foundation Series” trucks, which is an early fully-loaded… Continue reading Tesla pushes non-Foundation Cybertrucks to ‘late 2024’
Tesla patents auto sanitization system for its robotaxi cars
Tesla has applied for a patent on an automated sanitization system for its upcoming robotaxi self-driving electric cars. Self-driving is not solved yet, but the new technology also comes with other problems. Tesla plans to launch an automated ride-hailing service once it solves self-driving, which is any day now if you believe Elon Musk. However,… Continue reading Tesla patents auto sanitization system for its robotaxi cars
Toyota to unveil first ‘full’ self driving EV next year as it chases Tesla
As it looks to close the gap with Tesla and other EV tech leaders, Toyota is set to unveil its first EV with an advanced self-driving system. Toyota’s joint venture, GAC Toyota, confirmed it’s launching an EV with Tesla Full Self Drive-like capabilities next year in China. Toyota to release first “full” self-driving EV next… Continue reading Toyota to unveil first ‘full’ self driving EV next year as it chases Tesla
Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
A Tesla Semi was spotted driving on the highway with a sensor array on top of the vehicle. The automaker has long been quiet about the autonomous driving capacity of its commercial trucks. At Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting earlier this month, CEO Elon Musk said that he approved Tesla’s long-delayed plan to bring the Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
Rivian investor day, Tesla battery project, Extreme H, and Chargeway + drops
This is it, the FIRST EVER extra long episode! We’ve got Rivian investor day, SRP and Tesla collaborate on a massive battery project in the desert, there’s a quick, hydrogen-powered racer that’s stirring up controversy, and my good friend, Matt Teske, shows up to talk about the all-new Chargeway +. All this and more, on… Continue reading Rivian investor day, Tesla battery project, Extreme H, and Chargeway + drops
A 250 kg WWII bomb was found at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin site
A 250 kg World War 2 bomb was found at the site of Tesla’s planned expansion of Gigafactory Berlin. It will have to be detonated. Tesla has been trying to expand its Gigafactory Berlin, but it has been facing some opposition. Earlier this year, the local residents of Grünheide, the municipality where Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is… Continue reading A 250 kg WWII bomb was found at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin site
A giant 1.3 GWh Tesla Megapack project is going online in Arizona
A massive Tesla Megapack project with 1.3 GWh of energy storage capacity is coming online in Arizona – making it one of the largest battery systems. Salt River Project (SRP) and Plus Power LLC are behind the massive project. Yesterday, they announced that it is coming online and should provide enough power for 76,000 homes: Salt… Continue reading A giant 1.3 GWh Tesla Megapack project is going online in Arizona
Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid
It comes in two colors – white or gray Honda has announced lease pricing for its upcoming CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell plug in hybrid, which operates either on electricity or hydrogen. Honda first announced the CR-V e:FCEV earlier this year, and we got a chance to drive it at Honda’s California R&D center. It’s an… Continue reading Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid
Here’s how big of a difference tires can make on Tesla Model 3
A fascinating new test highlights the impressive difference EV-specific tires can make on the efficiency of a Tesla Model 3 – though it would also apply to other vehicles. Electric vehicles have had an interesting impact on the tire industry. Like many other aspects of cars, electric vehicles have pushed tires toward efficiency optimizations. Several… Continue reading Here’s how big of a difference tires can make on Tesla Model 3