Anyone eager to buy a new Tesla knows the problem: it’s a loooooong time before you’ll get your car. A friend of a friend recently waited about a year for his Model X. Someone I know who ordered a Tesla Model Y sometime back has to wait until the spring for it. Like many, “Troy… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Order Backlog: ~457,000 Vehicles 002225
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Twitter’s lawyers say Elon Musk wanted out of the deal because of ‘World War 3,’ not bots
The whistleblower complaint from Twitter’s former head of security is already complicating the company’s legal battle with Elon Musk. Lawyers representing Musk and Twitter met in court Tuesday for a hearing that will determine whether the claims made by Pieter “Mudge” Zatko can be added to Elon Musk’s legal case to get out of his… Continue reading Twitter’s lawyers say Elon Musk wanted out of the deal because of ‘World War 3,’ not bots
Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
Tesla is pushing a new software update that includes an improved Theater Mode. It’s a small change, but it will provide a much smoother experience when using streaming platforms inside Tesla vehicles. Tesla Theater Tesla vehicles are equipped with an in-car app called Tesla Theater, which includes several streaming services, like YouTube and Netflix, that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla updates Theater Mode for smoother navigating
Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability
Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is ramping up Powerwall production and will finally increase the availability of the home battery pack. Tesla has been production constrained with the Powerwall for a long time. The demand has been strong in several markets, like the US and Australia, but production hasn’t been able to catch up… Continue reading Elon Musk hints at Tesla finally increasing Powerwall availability
Analysts Warn of “Massive Capitulation” in Which Crypto Investors Just Give Up
“It’s not looking good.” Slings and Arrows Crypto bros have long been defined by their unshakable belief that the currency will always bounce back — but what happens if they lose that confidence? In interviews with Barrons, multiple financial experts warned that investors are showing serious signs of risk aversion as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies… Continue reading Analysts Warn of “Massive Capitulation” in Which Crypto Investors Just Give Up
Donald Trump Goes on Bizarre Rant Against Electric Cars
Over the weekend, former US president and noted reality TV star Donald Trump went on an unhinged rant about electric cars, presumably to pander to a group of die hard followers in Pennsylvania. His peculiar conclusion? We should get “rid of this stuff,” because charging infrastructure is still lacking in the country. If you’re scratching your… Continue reading Donald Trump Goes on Bizarre Rant Against Electric Cars
So, You Want Twitter to Stop Destroying Democracy
Politicians themselves, meanwhile, must assign Twitter its proper place in our constellation of online spaces. It is real life, but it is not a scientific poll. It represents a particular community of users whose importance has been inflated by the presence of tastemakers, media influencers, politicians, and academics. There is no easy hack for having… Continue reading So, You Want Twitter to Stop Destroying Democracy
France allows level 3 trips
France has allowed hands-free driving with Level 3 autonomous vehicles. In Germany, level 3 driving is already permitted. A corresponding Law was already adopted in 2017. Even level 4 is already possible in this country. However, so far there is only one manufacturer that offers a Level 3 vehicle: Mercedes Benz, the first in this… Continue reading France allows level 3 trips
Will Tesla be able to keep Musk’s revolutionary battery tech promise?
The secret behind Elon Musk’s goal of selling 20 million Tesla’s a year by 2030 lies in its pioneering battery technology. The good news is that by using bigger cells and a new process to dry-coat electrodes, Tesla could halve the cost of a Model Y battery, saving more than 8% of the car’s US starting price, battery experts with ties to the company… Continue reading Will Tesla be able to keep Musk’s revolutionary battery tech promise?
Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: EV Giant Sets Huge Goal As Sales Soar, Plans Thai Factory
Reuters SK Hynix to invest $11 billion in new South Korea chip plant SEOUL (Reuters) -SK Hynix Inc, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, said on Tuesday it will invest 15 trillion won ($10.9 billion) over the next five years to build a new chip plant in South Korea. Construction of the facility, called M15X,… Continue reading Tesla Stock Vs. BYD Stock: EV Giant Sets Huge Goal As Sales Soar, Plans Thai Factory