Tesla Full Self-Driving was tested by third-party testing firm AMCI and the result was a ridiculous 13 miles between interventions. One of the biggest concerns about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) program is that the automaker has always refused to share intervention data or any data about the program three years into it. We have to… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
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Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’
Tesla has started sending out invites to its Robotaxi unveiling event next month with the tagline: “we, robot.” For a while, Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed building a dedicated self-driving vehicle, which he has been referring to as the Tesla Robotaxi. It was supposed to be unveiled at an event in August, but it was… Continue reading Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’
Tesla calls to certify energy installers as it winds down its solar installations
Tesla is calling for more energy installers to be certified on its products as the company winds down its own solar installations. There’s no hiding it. Tesla’s solar installation business is disappearing. For years, Tesla’s solar deployment has been going down almost every quarter and this year, the company hasn’t even bothered reporting deployment. Last… Continue reading Tesla calls to certify energy installers as it winds down its solar installations
Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results
Tesla (TSLA) is going to have to deliver as Wall Street is raising expectations in vehicle deliveries for the electric automaker ahead of the results coming next week. Tesla is expected to release its production and delivery results for the third quarter of 2024 next week. After two quarters in a row where Tesla saw… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results
Tesla progresses on Giga Berlin expansion, workers snuck in the middle of the night with police
Workers have reportedly snuck with police in the middle of the night in the forest around Gigafactory Berlin to cut trees for Tesla’s expansion. 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 located,… Continue reading Tesla progresses on Giga Berlin expansion, workers snuck in the middle of the night with police
Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US
Tesla Model Y has a real shot at becoming the best-selling passenger vehicle of 2024 in the US. Only the Toyota Rav4 stands in its way. Last year, Electrek made the Model Y its ‘car of the year’ despite launching in 2020 – three years prior. The Model Y improved between 2020 and 2023, but… Continue reading Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US
Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
I finally got a chance to test out Tesla Full Self-Driving (supervised) v12.5 myself, and my first impression is that the system drives more naturally, but it is still dangerous. Vigilance is paramount. Yesterday, I finally received a software update on my Tesla Model 3 that read ‘v12.5’ (12.5.2.1, to be exact). I had been… Continue reading Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he’s got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on… Continue reading Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. Can it help Acura compete with EV leaders like Tesla and Rivian? After launching its first EV, the ZDX, in May, Acura introduced a new way to buy its vehicles… Continue reading Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
GM’s EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford
After back-to-back record EV sales in July and August, GM is on the cusp of surpassing Ford this year. As new electric models like the Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs hit the market, will GM overtake Ford in EV sales this year? Can GM top Ford after back-to-back record EV sales? After delivering 21,930 electric… Continue reading GM’s EV sales surge in back-to-back record months, narrowing gap with rival Ford