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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

November 14, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is currently being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after several of its electric cars crashed into stationary emergency vehicles while Autopilot was engaged. The premise of the investigation itself is enough to whet the appetite of every Tesla skeptic since the idea of Autopilot crashing consistently into parked emergency vehicles […]

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Elon Musk’s Tesla stock sales are designed for maximum taxation

November 14, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

The past week has seen Elon Musk offload his Tesla shares in a steady stream, resulting in some of the company’s supporters wondering why the CEO appears to be bleeding out his sales of TSLA stock over a period of time. As explained by Musk recently on Twitter, however, his low basis share sale rate […]

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The Boring Co’s LVCC Loop capacity is still below target, but customers already love it

November 13, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Loop has been operating for some time now, and so far, the underground transport system has had its victories and challenges. But while the system still seems to be in the process of hitting its stride, one thing seems certain: the LVCC Loop has proven extremely popular […]

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Tesla charger gaffe causes instant regret for Chevy Volt driver

November 13, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

While this story has some cringe moments and its subsequent video is a bit difficult to watch at one point, it should be noted that this tale comes with a rather happy ending. For a Tesla owner and a driver of a Chevrolet Volt, however, there was a moment in this story when things didn’t […]

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Tesla exec explains where ‘real competition’ is coming from, and why the battle is far from over

November 12, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha recently shared some important insights about the real “competition” that the company is facing. According to the executive, Tesla is not really competing against competitive electric vehicles. Instead, the company is looking to take market share from the general auto segment, which remains dominated by the internal combustion […]

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Tesla updates base Model Y in China: New name, longer range, but slightly slower

November 12, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla has updated its base Model Y in China, and the changes are quite interesting. Apart from a change in the vehicle’s name, the company also adjusted the all-electric crossover’s estimated range. What’s more, the listed performance of the vehicle has been updated to something less impressive than before. The base Tesla Model Y was […]

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Tesla FSD Beta crash report posted on NHTSA website, claims car fought for control

November 12, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

With the FSD Beta program being expanded to more users, the advanced driver-assist system would inevitably meet an accident or two on the road. While drivers are always advised to stay extremely vigilant while the system is engaged, and while Tesla is all-too-willing to kick out users who have displayed a tendency to not pay […]

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Tesla’s Elon Musk shares FSD Beta 10.5 tentative release date

November 12, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla’s Elon Musk has provided a tentative release date for FSD Beta 10.5, particularly for drivers that have earned a Safety Score of 98. The CEO also shared some insights about why FSD Beta has not been formally launched in Canada as of yet. According to Musk, FSD Beta 10.5 would likely be released in […]

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Tesla Model 3 involved in fatal FL crash was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph area: NTSB

November 11, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a Tesla Model 3 involved in a fatal crash in Coral Gables, Florida this past September was traveling 90 mph in a 30 mph zone. The vehicle was traveling in a residential area before it crashed into two trees and caught fire. […]

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Rivian is looking to produce 1 million vehicles annually by the end of the decade

November 10, 2021 Simon Alvarez Syndicated Comments Off

Rivian may only be starting its initial production activities, but the company has already announced some of its ambitious goals for the end of the decade. As per CEO RJ Scaringe in an interview ahead of the company’s market debut on the Nasdaq, Rivian is planning to build at least one million vehicles annually by […]

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