Tesla Navigation adds two features to make finding points of interest easier Tesla is adding two new features to its Navigation to make finding points of interest easier than ever. Tesla Navigation gets as many updates and improvements as just about anything in the company’s tech lineup. Earlier this week, we reported on the inclusion…
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Tesla Model X testing mule spotted with LiDAR rig ahead of Robotaxi event
Tesla Model X testing mule spotted with LiDAR rig ahead of Robotaxi event A Tesla Model X testing mule was spotted in Northern California ahead of the company’s upcoming Robotaxi event on October 10 — but it was outfitted with a LiDAR rig, something that the company has been clear that it does not believe…
Tesla Model 3 wins big in 2024 What Car? electric car awards
Tesla Model 3 wins big in 2024 What Car? electric car awards The Tesla Model 3 earned accolades in British motoring publication What Car?‘s 2024 electric vehicle awards. The awards were posted on the publication’s official account on X. As noted by What Car?, this year’s electric vehicle awards are quite special as they include…
Tesla Is One Of The Least Reliable Used Car Brands: Consumer Reports
Several owners of older Model S EVs reported battery and drive unit replacements. Meanwhile, Lexus and Toyota are at the top.
Tesla China sees 14,200 new vehicle registrations in Q3’s eighth week
Tesla China sees 14,200 new vehicle registrations in Q3’s eighth week Tesla China saw 14,200 new vehicle registrations in the week of August 19-25, 2024. These results suggest that Tesla China is poised to end Q3 2024 on a high note. Tesla China does not report its weekly sales figures, though a general idea of…
BYD partners with Huawei for advanced autonomous driving system
BYD partners with Huawei for advanced autonomous driving system Chinese automaker BYD is teaming up with Huawei for its advanced autonomous driving system (ADS). On Tuesday, August 27, Huawei announced that its ADS would take off with BYD’s next Fangchengbao brand electric vehicle (EV). The Bao 8 SUV under the Fangchengbao brand will be BYD’s…
Tesla gets $133M Megapack deal to double Queensland battery size
Tesla gets $133M Megapack deal to double Queensland battery size Tesla has gained another Megapack contract in Australia, coming as the latest of the company’s commitments to build new energy storage sites and expand existing ones. The contract will oversee the expansion of the recently finished Western Downs battery in Queensland, Australia, increase the energy…
Tesla highlights key battery power milestone in Texas
Tesla highlights key battery power milestone in Texas Tesla has highlighted an important milestone in the deployment of battery power in Texas this month, as solar and energy storage systems continue to become utilized in increasing volumes. On Monday, the Tesla Energy account on X reposted an energy deployment milestone from the Electric Reliability Council…
Elon Musk advocates for California AI safety bill
Elon Musk advocates for California AI safety bill Tesla and xAI CEO Elon Musk has voiced his support for a California AI safety bill, expected to introduce increased oversight and regulation into the emerging industry. In a post on X on Monday, Musk said that California bill SB 1047 should “probably pass,” amidst arguments in…
Tesla battery recycling partner shares update on cathode facility
Tesla battery recycling partner shares update on cathode facility Redwood Materials, the Tesla battery materials recycling partner founded by JB Straubel, has shared a new construction update on its cathode active material (CAM) facility—set to be the first of its kind in the U.S. On Tuesday, Redwood Materials announced that it “topped out” the upcoming…