Posts Tagged ‘Tesla’
Tesla Banned From Chinese Military Facilities Over Camera Concerns
The Chinese military has reportedly banned Tesla electric vehicles from entering their complexes. They cite various security concerns over the cameras installed on the vehicles. Tesla’s advanced safety and autonomous driving features use a combination of cameras, radars, and other sensors to engage the technology. Obviously, the Chinese government are worried about potential surveillance leaks…
Read MoreTesla’s ‘Autopilot’ Feature Under Investigation After Multiple Collisions
Federal regulators have opened a new investigation into Tesla after one of its Model Y vehicles crashed into a stationary police car in Michigan while operating in autopilot mode. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) was already investigating an unrelated Tesla collision in Detroit less than a week ago. Autopilot is Tesla’s advanced driver…
Read MoreTesla’s Model Y is Really Taking Off in China
Tesla’s Model Y is already selling well in China. The electric SUV only saw its first deliveries in the country less than three months ago. Despite the short timeframe, the Model Y was the third best-selling EV in China in February. It sold 4,630 units sold, according to data released by the China Passenger Car…
Read MoreTesla Developing Super Battery To Help Power Texas Energy Grid
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is expanding its battery technology to help the State of Texas with its energy grid. According to multiple news reports, Tesla is constructing a large battery that will connect to the Texas power grid. It will help the grid withstand future stress events like the recent snowstorms that hit the largest…
Read MoreThe Biggest Problem With Autonomous Driving (And How to Solve It)
Unfortunately for Elon Musk and Mary Barra, the biggest problem preventing full autonomous driving is not one they can solve. While Tesla and GM have made great strides in autonomous car development, neither can change the fact that American roads are just not designed for autonomous cars. In fact, no automaker is going to be…
Read MoreInside the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid: Same Look, More Power and Tech
Tesla unveiled the refreshed Model S last September. They officially put the automotive industry on notice with the “Plaid” trim. According to Tesla, the Model S Plaid will be the first production car to do 0-to-60 mph in 1.99 seconds and clock the quarter mile in 9.3-seconds. All while offering seating for five and a…
Read MoreTesla Halts Production Of Model 3 Sedan Due To Microchip Shortage
Tesla has been forced to halt production of the Model 3 at their assembly plant in California. The interruption is due to the global microchip and semiconductor shortage. Tesla is hardly the first major automaker to feel the sting of the microchip bottleneck. Workers on the Model 3 sedan in Fremont, California were told that their…
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