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Tesla Model X Prototype Makes Waves with Lidar Integration in Surprise Test Drive
August 29, 2024 – Tesla Surprises Industry with Lidar-Equipped Model X Prototype Spotted in Northern California A significant departure from its long-standing stance, Tesla has ignited speculation within the tech and automotive sectors by revealing a Model X prototype testing in Northern California, notably adorned with lidar technology. This revelation contradicts the company’s consistent assertion…
Tesla Cybertruck Unveils Its First Driving Assistance Feature: Tesla Vision Park Assist
August 26, 2024 – Tesla has officially released the first driving assistance feature for its Cybertruck model. According to reports from Cybertruck owners on social media, their electric pickup trucks have gained the Tesla Vision Park Assist function after updating to version 2024.26.11. Earlier last week, Ashok Elluswamy, the director of Autopilot software at Tesla,…
Swedish EV Drivers Clock More Long-Distance Miles than Gasoline Car Owners, Study Finds
August 22, 2024 – A study conducted by Sifo, a Swedish social research company, and Zaptec, a charging station company, has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) owners actually drive longer distances than their gasoline-powered counterparts. The research, which surveyed 1082 individuals driving fossil fuel-powered cars and 1032 people operating electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, encompassed…
Tesla Quietly Lifts Resale Ban, Allowing Free Trade of Cybertruck
August 21, 2024 – Tesla has apparently removed a resale restriction policy from the sales agreement of its Cybertruck. This week, some X users have noticed that Tesla quietly deleted the provision that prohibited buyers from selling their Foundation Series Cybertruck within a year of purchase, which was previously subject to a penalty of $50,000…
Tesla’s FSD Accident in the US Impacts Approval Process in China, Insider Reveals
August 21, 2024 – Tesla is facing challenges in the Chinese market, where its most advanced driver assistance features have encountered difficulties in gaining approval, putting the company at a slight disadvantage compared to local electric vehicle manufacturers. These domestic producers have already begun selling vehicles capable of autonomous navigation on city streets. China represents…
Tesla Gigafactory Expansion Hits Snag: Chemical Weapons Discovered, Cleanup Operation Planned
August 20, 2024 – The city of Grünheide, located in the German state of Brandenburg, has announced the discovery of chemical weapons in the expansion area planned for Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory. The local government has scheduled a cleanup operation from August 19th to 22nd. According to the mayor of Grünheide, Arne Christiani, the chemical weapons…
Elon Musk Statue Makes Surprise Appearance in Texas, Transported by Tesla Cybertruck
August 19, 2024 – Last weekend, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in Texas towing a trailer carrying a statue of Elon Musk. The specific purpose of the statue remains unclear at this time. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared a video recorded by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The video featured the…
Tesla Cybertruck’s New Avatar: Armored Version Resists 14.5mm Bullets
August 17, 2024 – According to a recent report by Electrek, a collaboration between Tesla tuning house Unplugged Performance and defense company Archimedes Defense has resulted in a new line of Cybertruck-based “armored vehicles” aimed at both military, government, and civilian users. Dubbed “STING,” this series is tailored for individuals who demand the highest standards…
Tesla Suspension Faults Investigated: US Agency Suggests Broader Repairs
August 15, 2024 – The Defect Investigations Office of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently concluded its four-year probe into suspension failures in certain Tesla vehicles. This issue, known as the “whompy wheel” problem among Tesla owners, involved hundreds of reported front suspension malfunctions specifically affecting Model S sedans and Model X…
Ex-Twitter Employee Wins $600,000 After Musk’s Layoff Email Ruled Illegal
August 14, 2024 – The Irish labor regulatory body has ruled on Monday that the email sent by Elon Musk to Twitter employees after his acquisition of the company in 2022, demanding they “click to agree” to retain their jobs within 24 hours or be considered as having voluntarily resigned, was illegal. According to the…