Tag: Tesla

Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components: government

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk speaks onstage during a delivery event for Tesla China-made Model 3 cars at its factory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo JAKARTA (Reuters) – Tesla, the U.S. automaker, will send delegations to Indonesia next month to discuss potential investment… Continue reading Tesla teams to visit Indonesia to check on investment in EV components: government

Tesla Third-Quarter Auto Sales Surge

When the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to close this spring, the auto industry was hit particularly hard. North American auto plants that typically churn out more than a million cars a month produced fewer than 5,000 in April. While airlines and other industries continue to struggle, automakers are now enjoying a clear upswing. Last month,… Continue reading Tesla Third-Quarter Auto Sales Surge

Tesla is rumored to get Cybertruck steel from new $1.7 billion factory in Texas

Tesla is rumored to have a deal with Steel Dynamics to supply the steel for the Cybertruck electric pickup truck from a new $1.7 billion factory in Texas – not too far from Tesla’s own Texas factory. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck last year, one of the most interesting features was the fact the vehicle… Continue reading Tesla is rumored to get Cybertruck steel from new $1.7 billion factory in Texas

DSP Concepts Secures Investment from SUBARU-SBI Innovation Fund to Accelerate Audio & Voice Control Innovation

Santa Clara, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DSP Concepts, whose Audio Weaver development platform powers millions of devices for many of the world’s best consumer and automotive brands, today announced it has secured a $3M strategic investment from the SUBARU-SBI Innovation Fund, marking the first audio investment in the fund’s portfolio. With this investment,… Continue reading DSP Concepts Secures Investment from SUBARU-SBI Innovation Fund to Accelerate Audio & Voice Control Innovation

Aspark Owl electric hypercar makes European debut – Autocar

The £2.5 million Aspark Owl hypercar has made its first public European appearance ahead of customer deliveries later this year. Exhibited at the Salon Privé Concours d’Elégance motor show, the Owl is claimed by its maker to be “the fastest-accelerating car in the world,” following tests at the Misano World Circuit, where it clocked a… Continue reading Aspark Owl electric hypercar makes European debut – Autocar

China’s Great Wall plans new electric, smart vehicle brand – sources

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Great Wall Motor plans to launch a new standalone brand for electric and smart vehicles, sources familiar with the plan said, as automakers in world’s biggest car market pursue growth in the new segment. Inspired by the market success of electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc,… Continue reading China’s Great Wall plans new electric, smart vehicle brand – sources

A battery startup backed by Bill Gates and Volkswagen says its cells can charge in half the time of Tesla’s Model 3 (QS, TSLA)

QuantumScape says it’s made a solid-state battery cell that is more powerful than those used by Tesla and others.  They can also charge to 80% capacity in 15 minutes, while remaining efficient in cold weather.  The new cells are a potential game changer if QuantumScape can manufacture them at scale, Tesla cofounder J.B. Straubel said. … Continue reading A battery startup backed by Bill Gates and Volkswagen says its cells can charge in half the time of Tesla’s Model 3 (QS, TSLA)

VW’s battery bet reveals data showing tech could top Tesla

QuantumScape Corp., a battery startup that counts Volkswagen AG as its largest shareholder, says new data show its batteries can be charged to as much as 80% of full power in 15 minutes, almost twice as fast as a Tesla Model 3. The performance data, which have yet to be road tested, suggest QuantumScape’s batteries… Continue reading VW’s battery bet reveals data showing tech could top Tesla

Understanding the openpilot Safety Model

We’ve been seeing questions about if modifications to openpilot violate our safety model or not. The safety model has three main principles. The driver must always be paying attention. The driver must always be capable of immediately retaking manual control of the vehicle. The vehicle must not alter its trajectory too quickly for the driver to… Continue reading Understanding the openpilot Safety Model