Tesla told the FCC that it plans to market a new radar starting next month. The move raises even more concerns about potentially needed updates to its hardware suite to achieve the promised self-driving capability. Since 2016, Tesla has claimed that all its vehicles produced going forward have “all the needed hardware” to become self-driving… Continue reading Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns
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Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?
Elon Musk told President Biden that Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but the plan has been unclear since Tesla opened its charge connector. Over the last year, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. In Europe, Tesla has already opened hundreds of stations in most countries it operate… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Biden Tesla is opening its Supercharger network, but how?
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Just months after the Tesla Model Y earned the highest score in history on one European safety index, another car in the automaker’s lineup has set another new benchmark. This time, the luxury Model S sedan has burst through the European New Car Assessment Program’s (Euro NCAP’s) safety score ceiling, surpassing even the Model Y’s… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model S Tops Euro NCAP Safety Test 002435
Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
The UK auto market saw plugin electric vehicles take 27.7% share in November, down from 28.1% year on year. Full electric share grew YoY, but was outweighed by plugin hybrids’ decline. Overall auto volumes were up over 23% YoY, to 142,889 units, though still almost 9% down on 2019 seasonal levels. The Tesla Model Y… Continue reading Clean Technica: UK Plug In EVs Take 27.7% Share — Tesla Model Y Bestseller 002434
Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
We’ve looked at the top selling plugin vehicle models in the world. Let’s now take a look at the auto brands and auto groups that sell the most plugin vehicles worldwide. The Rise & Rise of BYD In October, BYD’s record streak continued, scoring more than 200,000 registrations again, its 8th record score in a… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Top Selling Auto Brands & Auto Groups for EV Sales Globally 002433
L2+: from baffling jargon to the future of autonomy
Autonomous driving is probably the leading generator of auto industry jargon, and none has been more difficult to pin down than L2+. L2, for level two, is at least reasonably widely known for indicating the stage of autonomy on a scale of zero to five as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Level… Continue reading L2+: from baffling jargon to the future of autonomy
Apple’s first car effort might not be self-driving after all
Apple has talked a big game about its future plans to break into the automotive market. But a report from Bloomberg says that Apple has had to scale back its plans. Last year, reports indicated that Apple would debut a fully self-driving car in 2025, but now, the vehicle is delayed until 2026 and will… Continue reading Apple’s first car effort might not be self-driving after all
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin in ‘total chaos,’ says worker in report about labor issues
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is reportedly in “total chaos,” according to a factory employee talking to Wired in a report highlighting labor issues at the factory. The automaker is currently trying to simultaneously ramp up production at Gigafactory Texas and Gigafactory Berlin, both massive factories by any standard. Tesla plans to have over 10,000 workers at… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Berlin in ‘total chaos,’ says worker in report about labor issues
GM continues to evaluate Twitter advertising suspension following Musk takeover
watch now General Motors continues to monitor Twitter and evaluate its decision to suspend advertising on the social media platform following Elon Musk’s takeover of the company, CEO Mary Barra told CNBC Tuesday. Barra said that the automaker’s decision to suspend advertising in October was in part an effort to protect its brands but was… Continue reading GM continues to evaluate Twitter advertising suspension following Musk takeover
Ford CEO says 65% of U.S. dealers agree to sell EVs under company’s investment programs
Ford F-150 Lightning trucks manufactured at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn Michigan. Courtesy: Ford Motor Co. DETROIT – About 65% of Ford Motor’s dealers have agreed to sell electric vehicles as the company invests billions to expand production and sales of the battery-powered cars and trucks, CEO Jim Farley said Monday. About 1,920… Continue reading Ford CEO says 65% of U.S. dealers agree to sell EVs under company’s investment programs