Tag: Tesla

Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins

It’s finally happening. After years of promises, missed timelines dating back to the “Autonomy Day” in 2019, and endless iterations of “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), a Tesla vehicle has been spotted driving on public roads in Austin without anyone in the driver’s seat or a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Elon Musk has confirmed that… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi spotted without a safety driver in Austin; Musk confirms testing begins

Clean Technica: Tesla’s 8-Year Model Sales Trends in 11 European Countries004288

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I recently dove into EV sales trends across auto groups and auto brands in 13 European markets (combined) using charts and data from EU-EVs.com. I’ve used the site off and on for years. I rely more on José’s comprehensive European EV sales reports, but there… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s 8-Year Model Sales Trends in 11 European Countries004288

Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Looking at sales data year by year, or month by month, it can be hard to really notice significant long-term trends. However, stepping back and looking at a chart that covers several years, you can spot some quite interesting things. I recently did this with… Continue reading Clean Technica: Huge Changes in Auto Group Share of European EV Sales004287

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s survival plan involves more than cars

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Senior reporter Sean O’Kane popped over to Palo Alto to check out Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day, which some insiders told… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s survival plan involves more than cars

Founder of Mental Health Startup Has Epic Public Breakdown, Tries to Start Fire, Flees in Tesla, Crashes

Christophe Gateau / picture alliance via Getty / Futurism The idyllic countryside of a Bay Area winery was rudely disrupted this weekend when a man allegedly tried to start a fire, got into a fight with staff, and deliberately crashed his Tesla into two other parked cars, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. The most curious… Continue reading Founder of Mental Health Startup Has Epic Public Breakdown, Tries to Start Fire, Flees in Tesla, Crashes

Waymo’s Software Patch to Not Run Down Children Getting Off School Buses Isn’t Working, School Claims

JASON HENRY/AFP via Getty Images Despite holding a track record as some of the safest self-driving cars on American roads, Waymo’s robotaxis seem to be veering off course lately. Earlier this week, Waymo filed a software recall for 3,067 of its 5th-generation vehicles, after the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into… Continue reading Waymo’s Software Patch to Not Run Down Children Getting Off School Buses Isn’t Working, School Claims

Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving

The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it out of everyone’s way, the words “I’m stuck” flashing yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It was an inauspicious start to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day,”… Continue reading Inside Rivian’s big bet on AI-powered self-driving

Can Tesla’s New Discounts on Model Y Help Boost Q4 Deliveries?

Electric Vehicle (EV) giant Tesla TSLA has introduced an all-out discount strategy to boost fourth-quarter sales numbers for Model Y. As the company is in the final leg of the year, it is offering a wide range of incentives to attract more customers. Tesla is offering up to $1500 off for the Model Y Standard, which starts… Continue reading Can Tesla’s New Discounts on Model Y Help Boost Q4 Deliveries?

Tesla, BYD, BMW, and Volkswagen Lead the Charge in a $1.96 Trillion Electric Mobility Boom by 2034

Company Logo Key opportunities in the electric mobility market involve electric cars, hub drive systems, and li-ion batteries, with significant growth in China. Focus on electric LCVs, hub drives, and commercial segments. Strategies include partnerships, product innovations, and expanding in emerging markets. Aim for sustainable transport and advanced digital features. Electric Mobility Market Electric Mobility… Continue reading Tesla, BYD, BMW, and Volkswagen Lead the Charge in a $1.96 Trillion Electric Mobility Boom by 2034