Tesla’s “Full-Self Driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature does not offer what its name promises. Although Tesla CEO Elon Musk portrays the software as a prelude to fully autonomous vehicles, a quick online search shows videos of FSD-enabled Teslas in North America aiming straight at pedestrians, crashing into parked cars, and slowing down on a highway for… Continue reading There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US — but there should be
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The EV Safety Conundrum
Aravind Subramanian, Consultant, Avalon Consulting & Subhabrata Sengupta, Executive Director, Avalon Consulting Most of us are now aware of multiple incidents where we have seen Electric Vehicles catching fire and the vehicle engulfed in smoke and flames. About half a dozen such incidents have occurred from across India of brands like Pure EV, OLA Electric,… Continue reading The EV Safety Conundrum
Tesla brings service workers back to sales for end-of-quarter push
After sending untrained sales workers to work on vehicles amid a service crisis, we now learn that Tesla is bringing the workers back to sales for another end-of-quarter push. Earlier this year, we reported on Tesla CEO Elon Musk renewing efforts to improve the automaker’s service, especially in North America where many Tesla owners are… Continue reading Tesla brings service workers back to sales for end-of-quarter push
Executives continue to leave Tesla India as EV maker’s interest in country wanes
Tesla started hiring in the country last year and Khurana was its first employee here. More executives have quit Tesla Inc as its India business plans continue to face uncertainty. Three executives of the original 12-member India Tesla team have departed the US-based electric carmaker since country policy head Manuj Khurana quit in June, people… Continue reading Executives continue to leave Tesla India as EV maker’s interest in country wanes
Clean Technica: Can Someone Explain To Me Why Tesla FSD Can’t Choose The Correct Lane?002238
First of all, for background, note that FSD was one of my top 4 reasons for buying a Tesla Model 3, and I’d be more than thrilled if FSD got to robotaxi-level capability — and the sooner, the better. I’m also a longtime TSLA shareholder, so any claims that I’d write anything negative about Tesla… Continue reading Clean Technica: Can Someone Explain To Me Why Tesla FSD Can’t Choose The Correct Lane?002238
Nio Stock: Bull vs. Bear
Nio (NYSE: NIO) is a leading player in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market and has sometimes been referred to as the “Chinese Tesla.” Should investors treat Nio’s big valuation pullback as an opportunity to build a position in the stock, or is the EV company’s share price still too high to generate strong returns? Howard… Continue reading Nio Stock: Bull vs. Bear
Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: TSLA Flashes Buy Signal, Maybe; EV Rival Sets Huge 2023 Goal
Motley Fool Nio Stock: Bull vs. Bear Nio (NYSE: NIO) is a leading player in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market and has sometimes been referred to as the “Chinese Tesla.” Should investors treat Nio’s big valuation pullback as an opportunity to build a position in the stock, or is the EV company’s share price still… Continue reading Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: TSLA Flashes Buy Signal, Maybe; EV Rival Sets Huge 2023 Goal
Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
The heatwave that’s been hitting California and other states in the West has been a beast of a problem. It’s crippling grids, which even has utilities and governments asking people to not charge their electric cars, turn down their AC, and wear dirty clothes rather than do the laundry*. What’s really needed, though, is more… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sunrun and Tesla Solar Roofs & Batteries Saving The Day In California 002237
Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236
NIO has been clear with its brand identity since it launched: we sell expensive, premium-class electric vehicles that are quite large, high tech, fancy, and did we say expensive? Its sales have been quite good, considering its young age and its vehicles’ high cost, but it’s now making moves and aiming much higher. Like Tesla… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: NIO ET5 Having HUGE “Tesla-Like” Reception At NIO Stores In China 002236
BMW taps Chinese battery makers to extend EV range up to 30%
FRANKFURT, Germany — BMW is teaming up with a pair of Chinese battery companies to extend the range of its electric vehicles due out in 2025, following American rival Tesla in adopting a more efficient cylindrical cell format. The lithium-ion batteries’ technology will increase energy density by more than 20% by using less cobalt and… Continue reading BMW taps Chinese battery makers to extend EV range up to 30%