Tesla is under scrutiny again over a fatal crash on Autopilot in 2018. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it is holding a public hearing tomorrow to “determine the probable cause of the fatal crash.” On March 23, 2018, a Model X hit the median barrier on highway 101 in Mountain View, California,… Continue reading Tesla under scrutiny again over fatal crash on Autopilot
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Tesla is trying to change law that would make its electric semi truck popular in Europe
Tesla is reportedly trying to get approval for electric trucks to get around a Sunday and holiday ban for semi truck travel in Europe, which would give a significant boost to commercial electric trucks, like the Tesla Semi. In several European countries, there’s a ban of vehicles with a legal maximum weight exceeding 7.5 tons… Continue reading Tesla is trying to change law that would make its electric semi truck popular in Europe
First sighting surfaces of Model Y with roof rack in advance of launch
The launch of the Model Y is imminent, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the car. We’re still trying to figure out just how big it is and we’ve got little information on what options will be available. One of those questions is around additional storage space for hauling large items, like roof… Continue reading First sighting surfaces of Model Y with roof rack in advance of launch
Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck will come standard with ‘laser blade lights’, be ~82″ wide
Elon Musk made some new comments about the production version of the Tesla Cybertruck, which he says will come standard with “laser blade lights” and be ~82″ wide. In November of 2019, Tesla unveiled its highly anticipated Cybertruck, the automaker’s first electric pickup truck, to mixed reviews. The design of the vehicle is just as… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck will come standard with ‘laser blade lights’, be ~82″ wide
GM enhances app for Chevy Bolt to use public chargers, but it’s a work in progress
The myChevrolet mobile app allows drivers to do things like remote starts, unlock doors, and gain access to vehicle data. The app’s Energy Assist feature for Bolt EV drivers has been available since 2017. But GM over the past few months has been enhancing its features, including the presentation of dynamic information about a public… Continue reading GM enhances app for Chevy Bolt to use public chargers, but it’s a work in progress
German court lifts freeze on Giga Berlin building, forest clearing can resume
The Berlin Higher Administrative Court (OVG Berlin-Brandenburg) has dismissed complaints against Tesla’s European Gigafactory construction project, Giga Berlin. This means work can resume in clearing the forest on the property. Giga Berlin construction experienced a temporary setback late last week, as construction was temporarily halted on the project. The halt came as a result of complaints… Continue reading German court lifts freeze on Giga Berlin building, forest clearing can resume
Drone footage: Tesla Giga Berlin forest-clearing is moving quickly (UPDATE: stopped by court)
Tesla started clearing the forest at their new Giga Berlin site just two days ago and now we have drone footage showing just how extensive the work already is. UPDATE: Just after this article was posted, we heard that a court has temporarily ordered Tesla to stop clearing the forest, pending review of a complaint by the… Continue reading Drone footage: Tesla Giga Berlin forest-clearing is moving quickly (UPDATE: stopped by court)
Toyota’s Canadian chief argues climate goals not best solved by EVs
Larry Hutchinson, CEO of Toyota Canada, spoke last week at the opening of the 2020 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. His comments were captured by Driving.ca’s David Booth, who characterized Toyota as “the industry leader in electrification” and “the biggest, most successful, and most environmentally conscious traditional automaker.” Hutchinson expressed Toyota’s commitment to reducing… Continue reading Toyota’s Canadian chief argues climate goals not best solved by EVs
Tesla gives deadline to force software updates on owners who have been resisting them
Tesla is starting to force new software updates on owners who have been resisting them as they threaten to soon remove some functionalities. Over-the-air software updates are arguably one of the best features of Tesla vehicles. They bring new features, updated user interfaces, and Autopilot improvements. However, some Tesla owners have been resisting newer software… Continue reading Tesla gives deadline to force software updates on owners who have been resisting them
Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall for about 15,000 Model X electric SUVs in order to replace a power steering component that could be an issue. In 2018, Tesla issued a similar voluntary recall on all 123,000 pre-April 2016 Model S vehicles. Now the automaker is addressing the same issue “proactively” on Model X vehicles… Continue reading Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs