Tesla ECU exploited by hacker team who wins Model 3, $200,000 A Tesla electronic control unit (ECU) was successfully exploited by the hacker team Synacktiv, which made a name for itself by showing shortcomings in automakers’ vehicle systems. As a result of the successful hack, Synacktiv won a new Tesla Model 3 and $200,000. The…
Caresoft Global found plenty of cool details about the Cybertruck’s battery pack, steer-by-wire system, giga castings, and more.
Ford permits dealers to list EVs below MSRP Ford is finally permitting car dealers to list electric vehicles (EVs) below MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price. The legacy automaker sent a bulletin to dealers, allowing them to advertise EVs below MSRP. Ford also told dealers they no longer require compliance with its strict Minimum Allowable Advertised…
Tesla bot Optimus ready for field tests at factories Tesla bot Optimus is ready for field tests at factories, according to the company’s job post for the robot. Tesla has over 60 job listings related to the development of its humanoid robot, Optimus. One of the vacancies calls for a Technical Program Manager for the…
The Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Chevrolet Silverado EV were driven at 70 MPH until they ran out of juice.
Every week, Tesla produces enough cells for over 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks.
Biden Administration pulls back rule that revises EV mileage ratings The Biden Administration is pulling back on a proposed rule that would require automakers to build fewer combustion engine vehicles or face hefty fines. On Tuesday, the Department of Energy decided to slow down the phase-out of existing rules that give car companies extra fuel-economy…
When will SpaceX’s Starship fly its fourth test flight? When will SpaceX attempt to launch its fourth test flight of Starship? SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the Satellite 2024 Conference, said the fourth test flight of the Starship rocket could come in as little as six weeks. If SpaceX were to be able to turn…
Ferrari EVs will differ from Tesla in one big way, CEO says Ferrari electric vehicles have yet to hit the market, but when they do, they will differ from Tesla’s in one big way, CEO Benedetto Vigna said. “Electric cars are not silent,” Vigna said during a CNBC interview earlier this week. “If you know…
Xiaomi CEO admits Tesla has unique advantage over EV competitors Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said that Tesla has the unique advantage of being able to raise the prices of its electric vehicles, a move that other companies cannot pull off because they are risking “huge losses.” Xiaomi is set to launch its first EV, the…