Tag: Tesla

Watching This Humanoid Robot Sort Packages Is Quite Something

Yep, they’re definitely coming for our jobs. Package Deal Earlier this year, humanoid robotics company Figure showed off its Figure 02 robot using a sophisticated visual language system called Helix to sort packages at a logistics warehouse. Footage showed a small army of the humanoid robots deftly picking up packages of various sizes, shapes, and… Continue reading Watching This Humanoid Robot Sort Packages Is Quite Something

Former Tesla Dealership Manager Says It’s “Game Over” for Elon Musk

Back in May, as Tesla Takedown rallies and anti-Musk vandalism rocked the world, Tesla dealership manager Matthew LaBrot launched “Tesla Employees Against Elon” — an act of protest that swiftly got him fired. We wrote about LaBrot’s symbolic act of defiance against Musk’s political maneuvers at the time. Now, a fresh tell-all interview with Hard Reset is… Continue reading Former Tesla Dealership Manager Says It’s “Game Over” for Elon Musk

TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced late this week that it plans to streamline the Part 555 exemption process to make it faster for automakers… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo

Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Hebron Sher remembers daydreaming in 2019 when Elon Musk promised Tesla’s cars would become robotaxis, capable of going out in the world to make money for owners. Sher was already a user of the car-sharing platform Turo, and the idea of turning a Tesla into an even bigger moneymaker was an attractive proposition. But as… Continue reading Zevo’s EV-only car-share fleet is helping Tesla owners make money

Elon’s Explosion at Trump Appears to Have Cost Him a HUGE Deal

Following the spectacular implosion of billionaire Elon Musk’s bromance with president Donald Trump, the consequences of his actions are starting to come into focus. As Reuters reports, the White House’s plans to tap Musk’s SpaceX for a “Golden Dome” appear to be on shaky ground now that the two’s ugly spat metastasized into a spite-filled… Continue reading Elon’s Explosion at Trump Appears to Have Cost Him a HUGE Deal

This Week In Electric Vehicles – Hyperchargers Drive Global Shift In Charging Infrastructure Growth

The global hypercharger market is experiencing significant growth driven by the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the critical need for efficient charging infrastructure. This expansion is fueled by supportive government policies and technological advancements in ultra-fast charging systems, enhancing user convenience with quicker charge times. Major network expansions by companies such as Tesla… Continue reading This Week In Electric Vehicles – Hyperchargers Drive Global Shift In Charging Infrastructure Growth

EV valuations need reset amid global slowdown, says Sandip Sabharwal

Sandip Sabharwal “Longer term I would still think that the EV penetration will only keep on growing. In the short term, we have this rare earth magnets issue and risk of a slower adoption, so those risks are there. But for over a 5, 10, 15-year horizon, the EV penetration has to become much more… Continue reading EV valuations need reset amid global slowdown, says Sandip Sabharwal

Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more

An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. An ‘upgrade’ that only the most dedicated Tesla fans will be sold on. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Tesla is relaunching its… Continue reading Tesla’s minor Model S and X refreshes cost $5,000 more

Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price

Tesla has launched updated versions of its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. The updates are fairly minor, but they come with a $5,000 higher price tag. In February, Tesla confirmed that it plans to release a refresh of Model S and Model X later this year. Over the last few weeks, slightly updated Model S… Continue reading Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price