Tesla FSD Beta takes on Waymo’s autonomous taxi in real-world test

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite recently went head-to-head against the acclaimed leader in the autonomous driving race, Alphabet’s Waymo. The two self-driving systems were tested twice using destinations that are frequented by commuters. In both instances, the results proved quite surprising, especially on Waymo’s part.  Rankings of the market’s self-driving systems today typically rank Waymo at […]

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SpaceX hints at dedicated Starlink factory in Austin, TX

It appears that SpaceX is looking to establish a dedicated manufacturing facility for its Starlink satellite internet in Austin, Texas. This was hinted at in a job listing from the Elon Musk-led private space firm for an Automation & Controls Engineer, which would be working on the mass production of Starlink’s consumer facing devices.  Starlink […]

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Tesla FSD Beta’s public rollout gets an expected release date

The wider release of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta seems poised for a second-quarter rollout, if CEO Elon Musk’s recent statements on Twitter are any indication. While interacting with the electric vehicle community recently, Musk noted that a possible Q2 release for the public FSD Beta rollout “sounds about right,” though he still emphasized that Tesla […]

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Ford addresses Mustang Mach-E delivery delays with monetary offer and free charging

Ford is offering Mustang Mach-E reservation holders experiencing delivery delays some unique compensation for their patience. A few Mach-E customers have received and email reportedly sent by Ford claiming that the company will be “providing a $1,000 private offer” and 250 kWh of complimentary fast charging to those affected by the ongoing delivery delays. Details […]

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Tesla closes in on Tuscan, Slate Solar Roof tiles with camouflaged solar panel patent

Tesla was issued a patent for camouflaged solar panels recently. The patent hints that Tesla may be close to releasing other Solar Roof variants like the Tuscan and Slate tiles Elon Musk talked about several years ago.  The latest Tesla solar roof patent was issued on March 2, 2021. The patent describes how Tesla has […]

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Rivian R1T spotted in South Korea amid LG Chem battery rumors

A Rivian R1T pickup truck was spotted in South Korea. Rumors have circulated that Rivian may be partnering with LG Chem for its battery cell supply. The camouflaged R1T spotted cruising around South Korea may confirm Rivian and LG Chem’s rumored partnership. Rivian R1T deliveries are expected to start by June 2021. Rivian revealed the […]

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Volvo slates 2030 as its year to go fully electric

Volvo is joining the growing list of automakers who have pledged to develop only electric vehicles by a certain date. Today, the Swedish car company insisted that it will no longer sell combustion engine cars by 2030, switching to completely electric powertrains by the end of the decade. The company announced its intentions to go […]

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Rivian partners with Meridian Audio for premium sound in its EVs

Electric vehicle company Rivian has chosen British audio pioneer Meridian Audio to provide branded audio systems for its electric vehicle platform. The two companies began their partnership more than a year ago, but it became public after the two companies announced the partnership on Tuesday, March 2nd. Rivian is planning to launch its first vehicles […]

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Tesla’s largest V3 Supercharger facility is coming to Santa Monica

Tesla is planning to launch the world’s largest V3 Supercharging station in Santa Monica, California. Documents from Santa Monica’s Planning Commission reveal a 62 stall Supercharging station, comprised completely of Tesla’s super-fast V3 chargers and an owner lounge, is planned for the area of 1401 and 1421-1425 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The […]

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Tesla Giga Texas production moves closer as paint shop machinery arrives

The initial production runs at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility are moving closer to reality. A new drone video from a local resident shows Giga Texas’s paint shop facility is set to begin construction soon as paint application machinery has arrived on site. With Tesla scheduled to begin production at Giga Texas later this year, crews […]

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