Tesla has trademarked ‘Robobus’ and ‘Robotaxi’ – giving us a better idea of the vehicles’ names, which were somehow unclear despite the unveiling event last week. Despite having an actual launch event for the vehicle last week, the details about Tesla’s Robotaxi were very limited, and the vehicle’s name was not even clear. Prior to… Continue reading Tesla trademarks ‘Robobus’ and ‘Robotaxi’
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DHL tests Tesla Semi and confirms the electric truck’s impressive performance
DHL revealed the result of a Tesla Semi trial it recently did and the company came out impressed by the electric truck’s performance. Logistics giant DHL announced that it ordered 10 Tesla Semi electric trucks back in 2017. But that was right after the unveiling of the prototype and the vehicle was supposed to come… Continue reading DHL tests Tesla Semi and confirms the electric truck’s impressive performance
It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control
We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked. After unveiling the Robotaxi/Cybercab and Robovan, Tesla… Continue reading It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control
Tesla’s ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme is back for the fourth time
Tesla will once again allow current owners to transfer Full Self-Driving to a new vehicle purchase, even though it previously said that this program would never return after it ended for the third time 11 days ago. Tesla has been selling its FSD system for many years now, to the point where many early owners… Continue reading Tesla’s ‘one-time’ FSD transfer scheme is back for the fourth time
Okay, Robotaxi looks cool. But how is this better than Model 2?
Tesla’s Robotaxi event came and went last night, and we finally learned (very few) new details about the much-hyped car that CEO Elon Musk thinks will add $5 trillion to Tesla’s market capitalization. But the main thing it left me (still) thinking is: why does this car even exist? Tesla has been talking about robotaxis… Continue reading Okay, Robotaxi looks cool. But how is this better than Model 2?
Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van
Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks. The “We, Robot” event was primarily expected… Continue reading Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van
Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
Tesla has unveiled a new vehicle called Cybercab; a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years. At an event at Warners Bros studios on Thursday night, Elon Musk took the stage to unveil the new vehicle. Its name is still not clear. Prior to the event, Musk referred to it as both ‘Cybercab’… Continue reading Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party
Tesla is holding its ‘We, Robot’ event today, which is expected to be the launch of its new Robotaxi, a vehicle dedicated to self-driving. Here, you will find our news hub for the event, which will contain all the most important information about the event and our watch party. Before being called its ‘We, Robot’… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party
GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
In a significant milestone, GM officially sold more EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China than gas-powered cars for the first time. GM’s electrified models (EVs and PHEVs) accounted for 53% of sales in the third quarter as the company fights for a position in China’s intensifying auto market. “We are building momentum for… Continue reading GM sold more EVs and hybrids than gas cars for the first time in China
GM Energy unveils new PowerBanks that can combine to power a home for up to 20 hours
GM Energy announced it has expanded its portfolio of home energy management products with the PowerBank, a new modular energy storage system (ESS) that can transfer and store energy from the local grid and integrate with an EV owner’s home solar power system. GM Energy is the home and commercial charging solutions arm spun out… Continue reading GM Energy unveils new PowerBanks that can combine to power a home for up to 20 hours