Tesla’s head of Autopilot software, Stuart Bowers, has left the automaker to work for the venture capital firm Greylock after a restructuring of the Autopilot team. Over the last few months, there have been several reports about a restructuring of Tesla’s Autopilot team. In May, we reported that Tesla was restructuring its Autopilot software team… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Autopilot software leaves in restructuring
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New Tesla Model S & X Software Updates: Suspension Improvements & More
Will the suspension system in Tesla’s vehicles continue to improve via over-the-air updates. To some, it might seem crazy to think that Tesla can make notable improvements to its cars’ suspension system with over-the-air software updates. Sure, update infotainment features and security systems, add video games and Easter eggs, but upgrading Model S and Model… Continue reading New Tesla Model S & X Software Updates: Suspension Improvements & More
Tesla sued by Walmart over solar panel fires
US supermarket chain Walmart is suing Tesla’s energy division, after solar panels on seven of its stores caught fire. It alleges that the firm was negligent in how it installed the panels on the roofs of the stores. Court documents describe a string of fires that occurred between 2012 and 2018 at Walmart locations in… Continue reading Tesla sued by Walmart over solar panel fires
Mercedes EQV: In the vans Mercedes is even Tesla ahead
V-class without exhaust The Mercedes EQV drives purely electrically. Stuttgart electric cars do not necessarily have to be small city streakers like the Smart EQ Fortwo. It may also make sense to energize large-capacity sedans, for example, to use them as a shuttle vehicle of large hotel chains or as a ride-sharing taxi. This is… Continue reading Mercedes EQV: In the vans Mercedes is even Tesla ahead
Tesla Sued By Walmart For Solar Panel-Related Fires & Other Issues
Likely means Walmart will cancel its Tesla Semi orders too. Walmart has decided to file a lawsuit against Tesla for breach of contract after Tesla solar panels reportedly ignited at seven Walmart stores. Some 240 Walmarts have Tesla solar installed, but the suit focuses on issues at seven locations. Walmart’s existing order of some 45 Tesla… Continue reading Tesla Sued By Walmart For Solar Panel-Related Fires & Other Issues
Volkswagen ID.3 & ID. CROZZ Spotted Together Testing
Volkswagen ID. CROZZ is to ID.3 kind of like the Tesla Model Y is to the Tesla Model 3 and it will be sold in the U.S. Volkswagen is busy developing and testing the first models from the upcoming ID family and recently spy photographers captured both the Volkswagen ID.3 and ID. CROZZ prototypes together. Both… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.3 & ID. CROZZ Spotted Together Testing
Waymo: Building Cars is a “Distraction” From Self-Driving Tech – Futurism
Different Priorities When it comes to building and perfecting the self-driving car, some companies have elected to build a full vehicle from the ground up, like how Tesla is inching toward autonomous tech as it develops new car models. Others, Like Uber, are using other companies’ vehicles as hosts for their self-driving technology. Waymo, the… Continue reading Waymo: Building Cars is a “Distraction” From Self-Driving Tech – Futurism
Tesla postpones Full Self-Driving price increase until V10 and Smart Summon
Tesla was planning to increase the price of its “Full Self-Driving” package last week that was supposed to coincide with an update to its Autopilot features, like the new Smart Summon, but it now won’t happen until September/October. Earlier this year, Tesla killed the Enhanced Autopilot package and unbundled some features to create a base… Continue reading Tesla postpones Full Self-Driving price increase until V10 and Smart Summon
Tesla Gigafactory 3 obtains official govt certificate in record time ahead of production
Tesla has obtained an official government certificate of approval for Gigafactory 3 in record time ahead of the start of production, which is supposed to be imminent. Gigafactory 3 is Tesla’s first manufacturing facility in China and it’s also the first electric vehicle factory wholly-owned by a foreign automaker in the country. As the trade… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory 3 obtains official govt certificate in record time ahead of production
Tesla releases new software update with adaptive suspension damping improvements and more
Tesla started releasing a new software update this week with improvements to Model S and Model X’s new adaptive suspension damping and more. In April, Tesla launched the new Raven Model S and Model X vehicles with a series of upgrades, including a new adaptive suspension. The automaker described the new suspension: We’ve also upgraded our… Continue reading Tesla releases new software update with adaptive suspension damping improvements and more