The capabilities of Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving beta are rather easy to dismiss. A look at the ranking of Autopilot from Consumer Reports alone would suggest that the driver-assist system of Tesla is at best pretty average, and that solutions such as the Super Cruise of GM are far more advanced and capable. With…
Tesla is yet to release its “V11” software to its fleet of electric vehicles, despite the last major update being rolled out over a year ago. Recent tweets from Elon Musk indicate that the wait for Tesla’s next big software update will likely be well worth it, however. A potential release window for the update…
There’s a new wave of electric vehicles on the way—GM, Ford, Mercedes, Volvo, VW, Nissan, Renault, Hyundai, and even such humble brands as Mazda, Seat and Dacia all have new plug-in vehicles on the road or in the pipeline. Furthermore, a slew of startups, including Rivian, Lordstown, Aptera, Nikola and Fisker, will soon be debuting a range of exciting EVs. Whew! It’s almost impossible…
Employer branding specialist Universum has announced its list of most appealing US student employers for 2020. Two Elon Musk-led firms, Tesla and SpaceX, ranked as the most attractive companies for engineering students in the United States as opposed to last year with the electric car manufacturer listed at No.1 and the No.2 private space company….
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite continues to improve its performance without any human intervention when navigating the streets. A recent video shows a Model 3 with self-driving software operating through the streets of the Bay Area in Northern California with incredible precision, all during nightfall, making its performance even more exceptional. A video from the Whole…
CEO Elon Musk noted that this was Tesla’s “best quarter in history” during Tesla’s Q3 2020 earnings call. Most of the sales came from the automotive sector of Tesla. However, if you look closely, as this side continues to expand, you can see the leaves of Tesla’s energy business quickly unfolding. The Motley Fool noticed…
Recently, Rivian announced pricing for its latest models of electric pickup trucks, the R1T and R1S, scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2021. We can now compare their basic features and cost with the iconic Tesla Cybertruck that was unveiled last year. Rivian has confirmed that the Launch Edition will be its first…
It took Tesla a while before it was able to start a serious ramp on its Solar Roof tiles, but it seems to be worth the wait. As the electric car manufacturer continues to expand its solar roof facilities in the United States, it is becoming obvious that the aesthetically appealing solar shingles are a…
Tesla recently revealed that its forthcoming electric vehicle sedan will no longer include two separate regenerative braking options. The automaker is now getting ready to launch a refreshed version of its Model 3 mass-market sedan. A wide range of new changes, including add-on features and some new styling elements, are expected for the upcoming version…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta is capable of driving on inner-city highways, and the advanced driver-assist system has shown some remarkable driving behaviors since its limited introduction to select participants of the company’s Early Access Program. The capacity to execute a smooth 180-degree forced turn is among these. One of his most recent real-world experiments, which…