Tesla slashes price of its premium driver assistance option by half in U.S.

Drivers charge their Teslas in Fountain Valley, CA, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Jeff Gritchen | Medianews Group | Getty Images Tesla said on Friday that it’s cutting the subscription price of its premium driver assistance system for customers in the U.S. Marketed as its Full Self-Driving, or FSD, package, Tesla customers will now pay… Continue reading Tesla slashes price of its premium driver assistance option by half in U.S.

There’s Something Very Suspicious About Tesla’s Big Robotaxi Announcement

It’s no secret that Tesla CEO Elon Musk struggles to get his homework done on time. After Reuters reported that the EV maker had given up on its much-cheaper Model 2 consumer vehicle to focus its efforts on a “robotaxi” instead, Musk initially denied the reports — only to confirm the robotaxi part just hours later.… Continue reading There’s Something Very Suspicious About Tesla’s Big Robotaxi Announcement

German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Elon Musk wants to present his first robotaxi in August003231

The electric car manufacturer Tesla wants to present its long-promised robotaxi on August 8th. CEO Elon Musk (52) announced the presentation on Friday on its online platform X (formerly Twitter). Further details were not initially disclosed. The autonomous vehicle will be based on a new technical platform that will make production more efficient and cost-effective.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Elon Musk wants to present his first robotaxi in August003231

Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up

Mark your calendars: Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested this afternoon that his electric automaker is going all-in on autonomous vehicle tech—and that Tesla’s robotaxi will be unveiled on August 8. The announcement, posted by Musk on X Friday afternoon, capped off a weird day of reports and counter-reports that sent Tesla’s stock on a roller-coaster… Continue reading Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle Up

Tesla will unveil a robotaxi on April 8, according to Musk

Tesla is introducing a robotaxi on August 8, Elon Musk has announced on X a few hours after Reuters published a report that the automaker is scrapping its plans to produce a low-cost EV. Reuters also said that Musk’s directive was to “go all in” on robotaxis built on the company’s small-vehicle platform. Tesla has… Continue reading Tesla will unveil a robotaxi on April 8, according to Musk

Explosive Report Claims Tesla Is Giving Up on Cheaper Electric Car

An explosive investigation has found that Tesla has given up on the Model 2, an affordable, $25,000 car that investors are hoping will prop up the embattled automaker as it battles a range of woes including fierce and much cheaper competition from China. Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that the Elon Musk-led… Continue reading Explosive Report Claims Tesla Is Giving Up on Cheaper Electric Car

Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are now doing Uber Eats deliveries in Phoenix

If you’re in the Metro Phoenix area — and don’t mind walking out of your place to get your food delivery — your Uber Eats order may just get delivered by one of Waymo’s self-driving cars. The companies have officially launched the next part of their ongoing multi-year partnership, which also includes offering robotaxi rides… Continue reading Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are now doing Uber Eats deliveries in Phoenix

Your food delivery may show up with nobody driving, starting today

Starting today, if you order from Uber Eats in Phoenix, Arizona, your order might get assigned to a driverless Waymo vehicle. Last year, Waymo partnered with Uber and started offering autonomous rides through the Uber app in Phoenix, Waymo’s largest coverage area. Today Waymo and Uber are expanding on that partnership and offering Uber Eats… Continue reading Your food delivery may show up with nobody driving, starting today

Waymo is conquering New York with its robot taxis

Autonomous vehicles, so-called robot taxis, from Waymo are now operating in New York. New York City allows robotaxis, but only with safety drivers. The city has announced a new permit system for companies interested in testing autonomous vehicles on their streets. This includes the requirement that a human safety driver is behind the vehicle at… Continue reading Waymo is conquering New York with its robot taxis

Clean Technica: Petersen Automotive Museum Electrifies LA With Silent Cruise-In003330

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Join the Petersen for its annual electrified cars & coffee! Experience some of the most exciting electric vehicles ever built, including rarely-shown concepts, land speed record vehicles, and one-off customs. Enjoy strolling through 100+ years of electric vehicle history… Continue reading Clean Technica: Petersen Automotive Museum Electrifies LA With Silent Cruise-In003330