Tesla started pushing a new ‘more seamless’ version of its Navigate on Autopilot feature without lane change confirmation to its wider fleet. Navigate on Autopilot was supposed to be in the first release of Tesla’s v9 software update, but they decided to pull it for further validation. The feature was supposed to enable on-ramp to off-ramp… Continue reading Tesla releases new ‘more seamless’ Navigate on Autopilot feature to wider fleet
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GM will not reduce Chevy Bolt EV prices after federal tax credit phase out
GM is about to become the second automaker to see its federal tax credit for electric vehicles start to phase out and it announced that unlike Tesla, it will not adjust the Chevy Bolt EV prices to compensate. Spokesperson Jim Cain confirmed the news and said (via Reuters): “it is easier to react to the… Continue reading GM will not reduce Chevy Bolt EV prices after federal tax credit phase out
Tesla Autopilot now gives red light warnings & right of way for lane changes
Tesla is continuing to improve Autopilot’s abilities in both documented and undocumented ways. Just recently the system has gained two new capabilities: detecting stop lights and detecting lane change intention from other cars. Lane change detection In the last few weeks, some drivers have noticed that Autopilot seems to be detecting lane change intention from… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot now gives red light warnings & right of way for lane changes
GM makes $300 million investment to produce new Chevrolet EV based on Bolt EV
General Motors has announced a $300 million investment to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle that will be based off an “advanced version” of the Bolt EV architecture. The money will go to GM’s Orion Township, Mich. plant, where the Bolt EV is currently made. GM said the investment will bring 400 new jobs to the… Continue reading GM makes $300 million investment to produce new Chevrolet EV based on Bolt EV
Fisker to unveil ~$40,000 all-electric car
Fisker, a new electric car startup founded by famed designer Henrik Fisker, is going to unveil a new ~$40,000 all-electric car, according to the CEO. Over the last few years, Henrik Fisker has been trying to launch a new EV startup under his own name after his original effort failed in 2013 and other companies took… Continue reading Fisker to unveil ~$40,000 all-electric car
First look at Tesla’s new V3 Supercharger in action
Tesla launched V3 Supercharging for Model 3 yesterday and it’s not just an announcement. The first station is available to some Tesla owners in an early access program and now we can see the new Tesla fast-charging station in action. The automaker installed the first V3 Superchargers at its Fremont factory Supercharger station and gave… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new V3 Supercharger in action
Tesla says it is being discriminated out of cheaper electricity rates for Superchargers in New York
Tesla is arguing that it is being blocked access to a new program in New York that would result in lower electricity rates for electric vehicle charging stations due to a discriminatory approach to charging standards. The cost of operating DC fast-charging stations, like Tesla’s Supercharger, can be quite expensive in markets with high electricity… Continue reading Tesla says it is being discriminated out of cheaper electricity rates for Superchargers in New York
Tesla Autopilot now detects stop lines in move to handle intersections
Tesla is making some moves to change Autopilot from a highway-only driver assist system to something that can also work in city streets with intersections. Today, we learn that Autopilot now detects stop lines. Over the last year, we started getting a much better understanding of what Tesla’s Autopilot can see thanks to the work… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot now detects stop lines in move to handle intersections
Tesla says ‘Automatic driving on city streets’ including responding to traffic lights/stop signs coming this year
Coming later this year: Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs. Automatic driving on city streets. We’ve heard that advanced summon is already in wider testing so that should be a software update in the coming weeks. The new pricing scheme works like this: Current AP will be $3,000 if purchased with car… Continue reading Tesla says ‘Automatic driving on city streets’ including responding to traffic lights/stop signs coming this year
Audi unveils design of Q4 e-tron – a new all-electric compact SUV
With new design sketches, Audi is today unveiling the design of the Q4 e-tron – a new all-electric compact SUV to go into production in “late 2020/early 2021.” We first heard of the vehicle last month when Andreas Mindt, Head Exterior Design at Audi, confirmed that the German premium automaker plans to unveil a “smaller e-tron SUV”. At… Continue reading Audi unveils design of Q4 e-tron – a new all-electric compact SUV