First Drive: Tesla Model Y with Tesla Vision and Autopilot [VIDEO]
Canadian DaxM (@Tesla_Talks) has shared a first look at his new Tesla Model Y delivery without radar. Tesla stated new vehicles produced from April 27 onwards would no longer have radar, but rely only on cameras for Autopilot, with what it’s calling Tesla Vision. As you can see in the first-drive video above, we can […]
Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports ‘Top Pick’ After Safety Feature Change
Consumer Reports announced on Thursday it has removed the Tesla Model 3 from its ‘Top Pick’ status, after the electric automaker has started to move away from reliance on radar, but instead cameras for the new Tesla Vision transition. Citing the NHTSA removing a check mark for Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), […]
Tesla Now Uses Cabin Camera for Driver Monitoring in Radar-less Model 3, Model Y
Tesla has started to leverage the cabin camera in new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that are delivering without radar for Autopilot, instead of relying on cameras only for Tesla Vision. According to Kevin Smith based in Tennessee, who took delivery of a Dual Motor Model Y on Thursday, the vehicle came with software […]
Rivian Delays R1T Deliveries to July; Launch Editions Coming Spring 2022
As the electric vehicle (EV) world continues to heat up with the recent release of Ford’s F-150 Lightning (and its Pro variant), Amazon partner Rivian has made minor delays to its delivery plans. According to a press release from Rivian, R1T preorder customers will now begin receiving deliveries in July rather than June, while Launch […]
Tesla Details Cybertruck Solar Tonneau Cover in Patent Filing
Tesla fans are beginning to notice the Cybertruck’s extra features, like its under-bumper and wheel-arch cameras, as it has begun displaying around the U.S. earlier this month and is preparing for mass production. However, a new update from Teslarati shows us that a new patent for Tesla was submitted to the U.S. Patent Office this […]
Tesla Offers 50% Off Supercharging on Memorial Day Weekend in California
Tesla has been known to offer Supercharging specials, especially in China’s bolstering auto market, and in the latest discounted charge offerings, the U.S. company has announced plans in advance of Memorial Day weekend to offer discounted Supercharging during non-peak hours. According to u/CStyles45, Tesla shared a memo to owners titled “Charge For Less this Memorial […]
Lucid Motors Unveils its Minimal Dashboard, In-Car User Experience [VIDEO]
In a video shared on Wednesday by Lucid Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer showed various features of its user experience (UX) design and how the elements were created with humans in mind. Among the shots included in the video include the Lucid Air’s dashboard and innovative interactions, as well as breakdowns of how the […]
Volkswagen Tops Europe’s Best-Selling EVs in April 2021, Tesla Misses Top 10
Despite Tesla’s domination of the European auto market in March, April marked the beginning of a new quarter for the California-based automaker – meaning an overall slow-down in production until the quarter nears its end. In April, Volkswagen landed Europe’s first and second spots for best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), according to registration data collected by […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Loses Some NHTSA Safety Feature Ratings, After Radar Dropped
Tesla announced plans on Tuesday to begin rolling out its “Pure Vision” camera-based Autopilot system, and with it, the company may lose some designations with a U.S. auto regulator. On Wednesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated its website to show that Tesla’s future Model 3 and Y units will lose distinction as […]
Tesla Seeks ‘Awesome Graffiti Art’ Submissions for Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla is seeking submissions for ‘awesome graffiti art’ to adorn its Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. The company made the public request on Wednesday, saying, “If you want to help cover Giga Berlin in awesome graffiti art, send us your work at Gi***********@***la.com”. If you want to help cover Giga Berlin in awesome graffiti art, send […]
SpaceX Sends 60 Starlink Satellites into Orbit; Falcon 9 Hits 100th Straight Successful Launch
SpaceX on Wednesday launched another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, setting yet another milestone for the company. Today’s launch marked the 100th consecutive for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster, and also marked the 16th launch of 2021. The cadence of SpaceX has been an impressive one rocket launch every nine days. This was the sixth launch […]
Tesla to Prepay for Chips, Mulls Acquiring Plant to Deal with Global Shortage: Report
According to the Financial Times, Tesla is said to be taking matters into its own hands to deal with the global chip supply shortage. Unnamed sources claim Tesla is going to prepay for chips to secure its supply, while it is also mulling acquiring a plant. “The US electric-car maker is discussing the proposals to […]
Tesla Surpasses 200,000 Powerwall Installs Worldwide
Tesla just announced it has surpassed 200,000 Powerwall installs worldwide, announced on Wednesday afternoon. The company shared the stat, quote-tweeting customer Andru Edwards and his experience with Powerwall and how his lights stayed on during a recent power outage. Just surpassed 200k Powerwall installs globally 🔋🏡☀️ https://t.co/SX0LNLGmGG — Tesla (@Tesla) May 26, 2021 Tesla’s Powerwall […]
Starlink Customer Shows Off Lag-Free PS4 and Xbox Gaming [VIDEO]
SpaceX’s satellite internet company Starlink has already seen some impressive speeds in its infancy, and in a new video, users of the satellite internet are able to game online without any lag or other serious issues. In a video shared by u/BrianSilvalinings on Tuesday, the Starlink user’s Xbox and PS4 are simultaneously wired into the […]
Cable Fire Near Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin Was Planned, Say Police
Brandenburg police believe a cable fire near Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin to be related to a deliberate attack, according to a report from RBB. The fire took place on a nearby cable that supplies the construction site with electricity near 3 a.m. on Wednesday, only about 1,640 feet (500 meters) from the Grünheide Gigafactory. According to […]