Tesla has introduced a software update that allows its vehicles to scan for potholes, broken pavement and other defects, Electrek has reported. It can then use that to generate “rough road map data,” and trigger the adaptive suspension in supported vehicles to adjust the ride height for more comfort. Back in 2020, Musk tweeted that… Continue reading Tesla EVs can now scan the road for potholes and adjust the suspension height
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The Station: Robotaxi roadblock and Tesla layoffs hit Autopilot team
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. Happy July… Continue reading The Station: Robotaxi roadblock and Tesla layoffs hit Autopilot team
Tesla can now scan for potholes and adjust vehicle suspension to avoid damage
Tesla’s latest software update includes a cool-sounding feature that could prevent a lot of underbody damage — and perhaps some driver damage too, Electrek reports. According to release notes, the update (2022.20) will enable Tesla vehicles to scan the road ahead of potholes and adjust the suspension to account for rough roads. Tesla owners can… Continue reading Tesla can now scan for potholes and adjust vehicle suspension to avoid damage
Chinese Tesla lithium supplier probed for insider trading
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Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them
Tesla confirmed in a new software update that its vehicles are now scanning for rough roads, like potholes, to help avoid them damaging the vehicles by adjusting the suspension. In order to achieve full self-driving, a system would have to be able to handle a wide range of different scenarios, including different weather and road… Continue reading Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them
German Handelsblatt: Handelsblatt-Autotest: Family car under power – the Mercedes EQB in the Handelsblatt-Autotest004614
Mercedes EQB 350 The model has been in dealerships since the beginning of the year. (Photo: Daimler AG [M]) For large families who want to switch to an electric car, the choice is still manageable. Almost no manufacturer has station wagons on offer. SUV models like the Tesla Model Y are usually expensive. A third… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Handelsblatt-Autotest: Family car under power – the Mercedes EQB in the Handelsblatt-Autotest004614
Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries
In the UK, the Monks Cross HyperHub in York fields four ABB 175kW ultra-rapid chargers and four 50kW chargers as well as 30 7kW chargers in an adjacent area. Charging infrastructure is perhaps the one thing with the biggest question mark over fitness for purpose in what is fast becoming an EV revolution. Companies are… Continue reading Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries
Cleantechnica: Inflation, Tesla Prices, Tesla Demand, & The Future Of Tesla 002089
As inflationary pressure has hit raw materials over the past few months, the auto industry has struggled to keep investors and consumers both happy. Electric vehicle maker Tesla hasn’t been immune to the effects of inflation either, and how it’s faring against other automakers is still yet to be determined. The U.S. consumer price index for… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Inflation, Tesla Prices, Tesla Demand, & The Future Of Tesla 002089
British army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams
The British army is investigating an apparent hack after its official Twitter and YouTube accounts were compromised on Sunday. News of the breach was first reported by Web3 is Going Great. According to the blog, both accounts were simultaneously compromised to promote two different cryptocurrency scams. Although it has since been scrubbed, the army’s verified… Continue reading British army Twitter and YouTube accounts compromised to promote crypto scams
German traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug
Germany’s Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt traffic regulator is calling on Tesla to recall more than 59,000 vehicles over a software issue. On June 29th, the KBA published a notice on its website notifying Model Y and 3 owners of a bug with the eCall safety system on those cars, according to Reuters. The glitch prevents the tool from… Continue reading German traffic watchdog says 59,000 Tesla cars affected by safety bug