Tesla announced today that it is moving away from using ultrasonic sensors in its suite of Autopilot sensors in favor of its camera-only “Tesla Vision” system. Last year, Tesla announced it would transition to its “Tesla Vision” Autopilot without radar and start producing vehicles without a front-facing radar. Originally, the suite of Autopilot sensors – which… Continue reading Tesla announces it’s moving away from ultrasonic sensors in favor of ‘Tesla Vision’
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Tesla unveils ‘Cybertruck on Mars’ designs generated by its AI supercomputer
Tesla has unveiled “Cybertruck on Mars” designs generated by its AI as part of a demonstration of its AI software stack running on its Dojo supercomputer. Tesla’s AI Day presentation wasn’t for everyone. As CEO Elon Musk warned, it was very technical, and after the first hour, the next two hours of the presentation were… Continue reading Tesla unveils ‘Cybertruck on Mars’ designs generated by its AI supercomputer
GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member
A General Motors sign is seen during an event on January 25, 2022 in Lansing, Michigan. – General Motors will create 4,000 new jobs and retaining 1,000, and significantly increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – General Motors on Tuesday said it is adding Jon… Continue reading GM adds former Lyft and Tesla executive Jon McNeill as board member
Ford sales up in third quarter but down in September on supply issues
Ford Motor Co.’s sales fell nearly 9% year-over-year in September amid continued supply constraints but were up 16% in the third quarter, according to sales numbers released Tuesday. The Dearborn automaker sold 142,644 vehicles in the U.S. last month, down 8.9% from September 2021. For the quarter, Ford sold 464,674 vehicles — below some analysts’… Continue reading Ford sales up in third quarter but down in September on supply issues
GM adds venture capital investor, former Tesla exec to board of directors
General Motors Co. has added entrepreneur and venture capital investor Jonathan McNeill, 55, the co-founder and CEO of DVx Ventures, to its board of directors, the company said Tuesday. McNeill in 2019 founded DVx, which focuses on helping businesses that will have a positive impact on the world. Prior to that, McNeil was chief operating… Continue reading GM adds venture capital investor, former Tesla exec to board of directors
German FAZ: Musk presents an everyday robot in human form 004245
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German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Cathie Wood buys Tesla shares after price collapse002056
Although the world’s largest electric car manufacturer Tesla one in the third quarter of 2022 new delivery record set up, analysts were disappointed. They had expected significantly more vehicles for the reporting period, but the US company was slowed down by logistics problems and production interruptions due to a corona lockdown at its Shanghai plant.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: Cathie Wood buys Tesla shares after price collapse002056
Russia Says Thanks Elon Musk, We Love You Too
“He’s worthy of a promotion to the next officer’s rank.” Kremlin <3 Elon The Kremlin is lauding its occasional foe Elon Musk after he — quite unpopularly, in many circles — advised Ukraine to give in to Russia’s demands. After Musk posted a controversial Twitter poll — yes, he really tried to do foreign relations via Twitter… Continue reading Russia Says Thanks Elon Musk, We Love You Too
Watching Elon Musk’s Robot Back to Back With Boston Dynamics Is… Something
At Tesla’s artificial intelligence event on Friday, the company showed off two early prototypes of its Optimus humanoid robot, a walking automaton meant to take care of the “boring” tasks in life. Perhaps as expected, what the company unveiled on stage was far from impressive — especially considering just how far ahead the competition is.… Continue reading Watching Elon Musk’s Robot Back to Back With Boston Dynamics Is… Something
Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal, according to Bloomberg
Elon Musk wants to own Twitter after all. The Tesla CEO has decided he wants to go ahead with the deal he originally struck to buy the social media company for $54.20 a share, Bloomberg reports. News of the proposal comes less than two weeks before the two sides were set to go to trial… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants to go ahead with original deal, according to Bloomberg