On October 15, Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s head of Autopilot and AI, shared impressive details from the company’s recent “We, Robot” event, where Tesla’s autonomous fleet took center stage. Elluswamy revealed that 19 Cybercabs and 29 Model Ys operated entirely on their own, transporting over 2,000 attendees across 1,300 trips over a span of 3.5 hours—all […]
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the state agency of overstepping its authority and blocking the company’s efforts to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit (via Reuters), filed in the Central District of California, claims that the commission’s actions violate federal law and are driven by […]
Nissan is making electric vehicle (EV) ownership easier with the launch of its NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network, a new feature that streamlines charging for drivers of the Nissan Ariya and future EV models. This network, set to be available in the MyNISSAN app by November 2024, integrates charging station discovery, real-time charger availability, and payment […]
Tesla has introduced a 7-seat version of its Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in Europe and the Middle East. The new option comes with a €2,100 upgrade for customers seeking extra passenger space. The seven-seat configuration includes a third row with seating for two (basically small children and adults on shorter rides), designed […]
Tesla took a significant step toward doubling the production capacity at Giga Berlin Tuesday after receiving approval from local authorities to build a new hall. This marks the first of three phases in Tesla’s planned expansion, which will include new infrastructure for storage, a battery cell test lab, and logistics areas. The construction will take […]
In a recent interview with Tesla executives at the company’s “We, Robot” special event, YouTuber Kim Java received confirmation that Tesla’s Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles, including older models such as the 2018 Model 3, will be fully equipped to support Robotaxi features. These exciting updates were provided by two of Tesla’s top executives, Lars Moravy, […]
In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX successfully completed the fifth flight test of Starship on Sunday, October 13, 2024. This mission marked a significant step towards demonstrating the fully reusable design of the Starship and Super Heavy systems. For the first time, SpaceX’s “Mechazilla” launch and catch tower successfully caught the Super Heavy booster using its […]
The Government of Nuevo León has paused road construction projects that were part of the agreement with Tesla for the Gigafactory in Santa Catarina, according to Hernán Villarreal, Secretary of Mobility and Urban Planning, reports Milenio (via @Tslachan). This announcement comes two days after Governor Samuel García acknowledged that the future of the factory remains […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has reached a major milestone, producing its 3 millionth vehicle since it began operations. The factory, which started building the Model 3 in late 2019, achieved this milestone in less than five years, showcasing its rapid production capabilities. As of September 2024, Giga Shanghai had exported over 1 million vehicles to […]
Tesla’s We, Robot event tonight unveiled a new CyberCab robotaxi and also a robovan (Musk pronounced it “ro-bo-vin”). After the presentation giving bare details on the CyberCab and robovan, attendees got to experience a fully autonomous robotaxi for the first time. CyberCabs pulled up, doors opened and passengers were told to sit in, buckle their […]
At tonight’s “We, Robot” event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the company’s latest advancements in autonomous technology, showcasing a fleet of 50 fully self-driving vehicles, including the Model Y and a new prototype, the “CyberCab.” These driverless CyberCab vehicles, featuring no steering wheel or pedals, were operating completely independently throughout the event. Musk outlined Tesla’s […]
Today is finally the day, 10/10, Tesla’s Robotaxi event. After a delay from 8/8 (Oct. 8), Tesla will hold its special “We, Robot” event live in Los Angeles, California. The Tesla website has a countdown timer to the start of the event, hyping up expectations even more. Many believe tonight could be equivalent to the […]
A new mural featuring Starships on Mars has been unveiled at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, as shared by @StarshipGazer on X. The artwork, located on the parking garage at Starbase, depicts multiple Starships stationed on Mars at what appears to be “Mars Base Alpha,” giving a visual glimpse into SpaceX’s vision of […]
Tesla announced on Thursday that 500 temporary workers at its gigafactory near Berlin will receive permanent contracts starting November 1. The move reflects what the company described as an “optimistic assessment” of its electric vehicle production in Germany, reports Reuters. The plant in Gruenheide, Tesla’s only European gigafactory, currently employs around 12,000 people. The decision […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has received a visual update in version 12.5.6, making the driving visualizations smoother than ever. According to Tesla owner @AIDRIVR on X, the update eliminates jitters and keeps surrounding cars moving smoothly at a steady 60 frames per second. Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Director of Autopilot Software, chimed in, explaining, “We […]
