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Tesla launches ‘dedicated channel’ for Roadster owners, will get their own service advisers

Tesla has been moving away from using service advisers and instead, it has been automating its service appointment through its mobile app. However, we now learn that Roadster owners will have their own “dedicated channel” with their own service advisers. Over the last two years, Tesla significantly increased its production capacity and more than doubled… Continue reading Tesla launches ‘dedicated channel’ for Roadster owners, will get their own service advisers

Watch Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features stop for pedestrians in impressive tests

Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features, especially its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), has shown some impressive results in a new series of crash tests. You can see it save pedestrians at the last second in the video below. As we reported earlier today, Euro NCAP released its latest batch of crash test results, and the Tesla Model… Continue reading Watch Tesla’s Autopilot-powered safety features stop for pedestrians in impressive tests

Ford Still Carries An Extra Burden Compared To Tesla: Dealerships

In a disruptive scenario, the load of a distribution network is not small. This article was born from the post above. It is in a private Facebook group, hence the blurred data that could help identify it. Let’s call this person Little Yoda. He would give the new Ford Mustang Mach-E a go, but the… Continue reading Ford Still Carries An Extra Burden Compared To Tesla: Dealerships

Tesla Cybertruck To Fit Full 4×8 Plywood Sheet With Tailgate Stop

This is a critical metric for pickup truck aficionados. Based on a recent tweet reply from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Tesla Cybertruck may have at least one leg up on the Rivian R1T all-electric pickup truck, which aims to be one of the Tesla truck’s most significant rivals. Aside from its arguably funky headlights,… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck To Fit Full 4×8 Plywood Sheet With Tailgate Stop

Exclusive: Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California

(Reuters) – Chinese startup AutoX, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has applied to test self-driving vehicles without an in-car backup driver in California, the first challenger to Alphabet Inc’s autonomous driving venture Waymo to say it has done so. FILE PHOTO: A Waymo autonomous vehicle (formerly the Google self-driving car project) is displayed at the… Continue reading Exclusive: Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California

Ford Mustang Mach-E “Selling Out” Is Good News For Tesla

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Published on December 3rd, 2019 |

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Ford Mustang Mach-E “Selling Out” Is Good News For Tesla

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December 3rd, 2019 by Johnna Crider

The first edition of the Ford Mustang Mach-E has reportedly sold out. This is great news for Ford. It’s also another part of Tesla’s endgame, rather than proof of its demise, as some critics would have you believe.

First of all, though, I would like to say that the headline from MarketRealist about this news, “Forget Tesla Pre-Orders, the Ford Mach-E Has Sold Out,” didn’t sit well with me. Ford just recently unveiled the Mach-E and hasn’t delivered a single one — it won’t for a while — so how did the vehicle “sell out” already?

Well, I did some sleuthing. The headline is a bit of a stretch, not actually accurate. Perhaps it should have read, “Mach-E First Edition Sold Out.” The version that is “sold out” is just the $60,000 First Edition version. There are also the $43,895 Select, $50,600 Premium, $52,400 California RT.1 Edition, and $60,500 GT versions.

Some of the perks of getting this limited edition Ford include a First Edition badge, more range, and all-wheel drive.

Also, it’s important to note that Ford only plans to produce 50,000 of its Mach-E vehicles in 2021 due to supply issues. Taking a swipe at 250,000 preorders for the Tesla Cybertruck, as MarketRealist did in its headline, to highlight that Ford sold out of a small slice of 50,000 Mach-E vehicles doesn’t make much sense. How do a few hundred or few thousand units of the Mach-E make 250,000 Cybertruck preorders irrelevant?

Nonetheless, the Mach-E First Edition selling out is a good thing for Tesla’s goal of getting as many people driving electric as soon as possible. Even though the Mach-E isn’t a Tesla and doesn’t come with access to the Tesla Supercharger network, it is clearly Ford’s reply to Tesla’s demand that automakers hasten the shift to sustainable ways of driving. Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. It’s doing that with every Tesla product sold, be it a car or home energy system. It’s also doing that every time a competitor sells another EV inspired or pressured into existence by Tesla. Even if Tesla doesn’t make money on this, it’s still achieving its main goal with every Ford Mach-E preorder, with every Porsche Taycan preorder, etc.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E, like the Taycan and the others, is not a Tesla killer. Tesla still leads the EV market — by far — and the Mach-E probably grows the EV market more than taking away from any other electric models.

But let’s step back for a minute and consider what success means. What do most auto companies want? Profits. What does Tesla want? To change how we get from point A to B. Tesla is transforming the industry into something that most auto companies don’t understand and can’t recognize. This is why in the beginning many scoffed, mocked, and belittled Tesla. So, any auto industry efforts in that direction are a clear win for Tesla.

Ford hopes to compete with Tesla’s Model Y — both will have a range of 300 miles, comparable size and acceleration, over-the-air software updates, a surprisingly similar touchscreen. Credit Suisse, which is bearish on Tesla, thinks Ford will be a “threat to Tesla” when it comes to the Model 3, not just the Model Y. Again, here we go with the threat and killer lingo. Analyst Dan Levy thinks that the Mach-E should “provide a compelling alternative at the Model 3 price range than other comps, especially given the performance focus.”

Dan has something of a point here. I am from Louisiana’s northwest corner, which is pretty much considered Texas by those in the southern part of the state. People love their trucks. Trucks represent a lifestyle of ruggedness and stability around here. People use them at tailgating events, for their work, and for fun. Although the Mach-E isn’t a truck, it is a Ford. In 2019, Ford was a “perennial favorite” among those polled for the U.S. News’ Best Truck Brands of 2019. Ford is the number one selling truck in America and has been for over 40 years. Many people familiar with Ford who love Ford who are intrigued by an electric vehicle will happily buy a Mustang Mach-E instead of a Tesla. But that doesn’t mean they would have bought a Tesla otherwise. They might well only buy an electric vehicle because Ford is offering one.

So, Ford just helped Tesla with its goal by making an EV for its own customers who are loyal to the brand and would never be in the market for a Tesla. For those who are put off by Tesla’s new Cybertruck, Ford will definitely be a brand they are familiar with and comfortable with when it comes to getting an electric truck (Ford is supposed to be coming out with an electric F-150).

Overall, Ford’s success with the Mach-E, which has picked up some strong design guidelines and features from Tesla, is also Tesla’s success. Some wins can be shared.

Related: Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A Tesla Ally, Ford Escape & Edge Killer (Maybe)
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Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry full 4×8 sheet with a ‘flip stop’ feature on tailgate

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry a full 4×8 sheet despite its smaller bed – thanks to a ‘flip stop’ feature on the tailgate. That may not sound like much, but it’s a big deal for a lot of people. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck last month, it confirmed that… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will be able to carry full 4×8 sheet with a ‘flip stop’ feature on tailgate

Tesla Model X gets 5-star rating from European safety agency

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk delivers Model X electric sports-utility vehicles during a presentation in Fremont, California September 29, 2015. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (Reuters) – Tesla Inc said on Wednesday its Model X SUV has been awarded a five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) in tests that are standards for… Continue reading Tesla Model X gets 5-star rating from European safety agency

Tesla Cybertruck vs. RAM 1500

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Published on December 3rd, 2019 |

by Johnna Crider

Tesla Cybertruck vs. RAM 1500

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WheelsJoint has published a comparison between the Tesla Cybertruck and the RAM 1500. The article covered several categories, and Cybertruck pretty much had a better rating in almost all of them. This shows that Tesla brought a beast into the truck market that could definitely give RAM a run for its money. Let’s have a quick look at some of the categories that WheelsJoint went over.

There are seven trim levels and three engine types of the RAM 1500 for customers to choose from, whereas there are three versions of the Cybertruck —single-motor, dual-motor, and tri-motor options. In some categories, all versions are compared. In others, only select versions of the 1500 or Cybertruck are included, due to limited information.

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Torque (pound feet). The Cybertruck Tri-Motor has the highest torque, at 1,000 lb-ft, while the RAM 1500 with the HEMI V8 eTorque produces 545 lb-ft of torque.

0–60 MPH. The Cybertruck Tri-Motor reaches 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. Motor Trend tested the latest model of RAM and discovered that the 5.7L can do 0–60 MPH in 6.1 seconds. Even the Cybertruck Dual Motor beats that, but the Cybertruck Single Motor does not.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions. I find it interesting that this was included in the categories since it is obvious who will win and is not typically included in car (let alone truck) comparisons, but the author wanted to make a point about the debate around electric vehicles not being fully emissions-free. That debate is centered around the production of EV batteries, and if we are brutally honest here, even me typing this article while at home isn’t emissions-free, because I need energy for it and I breathe while I do it.

The greenhouse gas emissions metric used is grams per mile. The RAM 1,500 4WD 5.7L V8 produces the highest amount in the entire RAM line, 473 grams of greenhouse gas emissions per mile. The Cybertruck (all three versions) produce zero grams per mile. For those who may be curious to see how 473 grams per mile compares, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average passenger vehicle emits about 404 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. If someone wanted to purchase a RAM 1500 and wanted to beat that average, then the RAM 1500 2WD 3.6L V6 would do since its rating is 395 grams per mile, the lowest out of all five Rams in this comparison.

Towing Capacity (Pounds). The Cybertruck Tri Motor proves to be the best when it comes to towing. 14,000 pounds is a lot. The Cybertruck Single Motor has the lowest towing capacity, at 7,500 pounds. The RAM 1500 5.7L e Torque Quad Cab has the second-highest towing capacity of those compared, at 12,750 pounds. The Cybertruck Dual Motor is approximately in the middle, above two of the RAM trucks and below four of them.

Payload Capacity (pounds). When it comes to Payload, Cybertruck Tri-Motor wins again, at 3,500 pounds, a full 1,200 pounds above the RAM 1500 3.6L eTorque Quad Cab, which has a payload of 2.300 pounds. The remaining RAM trucks are between 1,780 and 1,970 pounds, while no information is provided for the other two Cybertrucks.

Cargo Volume, Ground Clearance, Angle of Approach, Angle of Departure. All Tesla Cybertrunk variants win by a landslide in these categories.

Price (USD). When it comes to buying a truck, this is how the pricing breaks down:

RAM 1500 Tradesman — $33,440
RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE — $34,245
RAM 1500 Big Horn / Lone Star — $36,490
Tesla Cybertruck Single Motor — $39,900
RAM 1500 Laramie —$40,290
RAM 1500 Rebel — $44,490
Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor — $49,900
RAM 1500 Laramie Longhorn —$50,990
RAM 1500 Limited — $53,690
Tesla Cybertruck Tri Motor — $69,900

For full charts and stats, visit the WheelsJoint article.

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When it comes to trucks, people have shown that they want something that is stable and trustworthy. They want something reliable that can be an extension of themselves. The Tesla Cybertruck will have a lot to prove in the truck market. However, I believe that Tesla will do the same thing in truck market that it has done in other areas of the auto market: Tesla will revolutionize it.
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Conversations From Tesla Cybertruck Test Rides (2 Videos)

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Conversations From Tesla Cybertruck Test Rides (2 Videos)

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This interior video from one of the original test drives of the dramatic Cybertruck revealed the answer to my one pressing question about the Cybertruck — whether it has a glass roof. It has a large one. “Wow, it’s all glass up top,” a rider notes.

The driver, meanwhile, is explaining that the rearview mirror camera gives much greater visibility out the back, especially when the tonneau is up or something else loaded in the back obstructs the driver’s direct view a bit. “We thought it would be a great idea, when the top is rolled up, because you can’t see out of the back, this basically augments your vision, so that you can see behind you.”

Perhaps this will satisfy those concerned about vision, whether the the truck bed cover is closed or open.

In both videos below, the new, angular, mega, incredibly utilitarian, 100% electric vehicle from Tesla sounds like a quiet jet taking off while showing off its instant torque. MacTechGenius films as the driver easily makes a smooth complete turn back to where the came from and also explains that different settings offer very different ride experiences. “So, we were just in the mode where we were basically soaking up all the bumps. But since we have air suspension and we have adaptive dampers, we can cater the ride and handling to whatever you want. He also explains that hearing the compressor gong is due to adjusting the air suspension on the fly.”

The steering wheel is unusual, and when asked if it will make it all the way to production, the driver answers, “I think we’ll announce more details of what the production design exactly is. But for us, we only get better when we go to production.”

The second video, by Tom Sjötun, talks space — just how much space there is. One of the passengers has a Toyota Tundra TRD Off Road and emphasizes, “This feels B-I-G-G-E-R.”

“Way more spacious.”

The conversation covers the material on the seats, which is different than anything that’s been in production. (If its Tesla, its innovation every week.) The test drive took place without side rearview mirrors, but that will probably change due to legalities in the US. The driver notes, however, that in Europe you are now allowed to have camera systems instead of mirrors. They can be absent if replaced with cameras and essentially the rearview mirror showing a camera feed.

In both videos, the driver points out the increased size of the center touchscreen of the Cybertruck — 17 inches. That is 2 inches wider than the one that comes in a Tesla Model 3. The more substantial Cybertruck demands a bit of a larger screen for the generous cabin space.

Tom Sjötun reports under his video that he ordered the Tri Motor version, which we find out in the video is so top secret still that the driver can’t even talk about it!

Take a look at both videos, especially if you are wondering about the visibility and room of the emissions-free, dynamic, innovative design, for which the word truck now falls short.

And for those small EV lovers, like me, we can love the Cybertruck as well. Instead of covering our face when a large truck rolls by and blows out smoke, we’ll see the Cybertruck and smile. Our Cyber friend won’t blow dirty air into our face, or anyone else’s.

And, on another safety note:

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Cynthia Shahan Cynthia Shahan started writing by doing research as a social cultural and sometimes medical anthropology thinker. She studied and practiced both Waldorf education, and Montessori education. Eventually becoming an organic farmer, licensed AP, and mother of four unconditionally loving spirits, teachers, and environmentally conscious beings born with spiritual insights and ethics beyond this world. (She was able to advance more in this way led by her children.)

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