Top Automotive Industry News for Week of May 17 – May 23, 2021

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of May 17, 2021 – May 23, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of May 17 – May 23, 2021

Clean Technica: By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom000924

The Texas legislative session is coming to an end, and a bill that would have allowed Tesla (and other EV manufacturers) to directly sell vehicles in the state died in committee. This means that Tesla will be in the absurd position of having to ship made-in-Texas vehicles out of the state and then ship them… Continue reading Clean Technica: By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom000924

Clean Technica: The Supercar/Hypercar Wars Continue, But The Roadster Still Has An Ace Up Its Sleeve000923

When the Tesla Roadster was revealed, it was quite a surprise. People thought the Tesla Semi reveal was over and that everyone was going to head home soon. Suddenly, the lights changed and the prototype came out of the back of a Semi like the DeLorean in Back To The Future came out of Doc… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Supercar/Hypercar Wars Continue, But The Roadster Still Has An Ace Up Its Sleeve000923

Elon Musk is ‘a competitive advantage’ for Tesla: analyst

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Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Tesla Model S Plaid is being pushed to June 10 but that the ‘car feels like a spaceship’

Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Model S Plaid has been pushed back one week to June 10. Musk also said “this car feels like a spaceship” and “words cannot describe the limbic resonance.” The electric vehicle goes for $113,000 on Tesla’s website and can reach speeds of up to 200 mph. See more… Continue reading Elon Musk said the delivery date for the Tesla Model S Plaid is being pushed to June 10 but that the ‘car feels like a spaceship’

Elon Musk tweets Tesla Model S Plaid delivery to be delayed until June 10th

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that deliveries of the automaker’s Model S Plaid would be delayed until June 10th because the car needs “one more week of tweak.” “This car feels like a spaceship,” tweeted Musk, who is also CEO of SpaceX. “Words cannot describe the limbic resonance.” The company has been teasing the… Continue reading Elon Musk tweets Tesla Model S Plaid delivery to be delayed until June 10th

Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla is delaying its Model S Plaid delivery event as the new electric vehicle apparently needs one more week of tuning. Back in January 2021, Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X, which brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated exterior design to Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

Tesla patent applications reveal that Cybertruck could use facial recognition to adjust climate controls, mirrors, and more (TSLA)

Tesla patent applications reveal some new features that could make it into the Cybertruck.  Interior cameras may recognize a driver’s face and adjust settings accordingly.  The truck may also determine where a driver’s face is to adjust air conditioning and mirrors.  See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla revealed the Cybertruck in 2019, but years… Continue reading Tesla patent applications reveal that Cybertruck could use facial recognition to adjust climate controls, mirrors, and more (TSLA)

The financial pickle facing Elon Musk’s Las Vegas Loop system

Restrictions put in place by Nevada regulators are making it difficult for The Boring Company (TBC) to meet contractual targets for its LVCC Loop, Elon Musk’s first underground transportation system. The Loop system at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) is supposed to use more than 60 fully autonomous high-speed vehicles to transport 4,400 passengers… Continue reading The financial pickle facing Elon Musk’s Las Vegas Loop system

Tesla issues voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to inspect brake caliper bolts

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built over the last three years due to brake caliper bolts potentially not being secured properly. Like other automakers, Tesla will sometimes detect potential manufacturing mistakes and proactively recall potentially affected vehicles in order to make sure that they are up… Continue reading Tesla issues voluntary recall on some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to inspect brake caliper bolts