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Tesla and Waymo Lead the Pack in Autonomous Driving, Says Google CEO Pichai
December 17, 2024 – At the New York Times DealBook Summit, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, highly praised Tesla’s leading position in the field of autonomous driving, placing it alongside Waymo as industry leaders. “Clearly, Tesla is a frontrunner in this domain. In my view, Tesla and Waymo stand out as the top two,”…
Tesla Converts ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertrucks to Regular Versions to Reduce Inventory
December 16, 2024 – Tesla is facing a sales dilemma with its Cybertruck, prompting the company to take several measures to address the issue, according to a report by Electrek. The electric vehicle maker is reportedly converting some of the initial “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks, which were originally produced for pre-order customers, into regular versions for…
Tesla’s Cybercab Undergoes Testing at Texas Gigafactory
December 13, 2024 – Tesla has unveiled a groundbreaking Robotaxi called the Cybercab this October, marking the company’s first fully autonomous vehicle. Featuring a unique gull-wing door design and lacking a steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab represents a significant milestone in the evolution of self-driving technology. According to Elon Musk, production of this futuristic…
Tesla’s Robotaxi Service to Feature Safety Operators and Proprietary App
December 11, 2024 – According to a report released by Deutsche Bank following a meeting with Tesla’s Investor Relations head, Travis Axelrod, the electric vehicle giant is gearing up to launch its autonomous taxi service using its own fleet of cars. The report, which was published last Friday, reveals that Tesla intends to roll out…
Tesla’s Distinctive Design Renders Logos Obsolete: Musk Explains Why Cybertruck Stands Alone
December 10, 2024 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk today shed light on why the company’s Cybercab and Cybertruck deviate from the traditional “T” logo that has become synonymous with the brand’s other four flagship models. The Cybertruck marks the first Tesla vehicle to forgo the iconic “T” emblem on its hood, yet its manufacturer remains…
BYD Claims Top Spot in Global NEV Sales, Outselling Tesla by 4 Times
December 9, 2024 – The global sales rankings for new energy vehicle (NEV) brands in October 2024 have been released by CleanTechnica, with Chinese brands dominating the top 20 list. In this month’s rankings, Chinese brands stood out particularly, occupying thirteen of the top twenty spots. German brands, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, secured three…
Tesla’s Cybercab Reveals Major Design Innovation: 60% Fewer Structural Components Than Model Y
December 6, 2024 – According to electric vehicle analyst Sawyer Merritt, quoting Tesla’s chief engineer EricE, the overall design of Tesla’s upcoming driverless taxi, the Cybercab, has undergone significant optimization. It is reported that the Cybercab boasts a remarkable reduction in component count, with approximately 50% fewer parts compared to the Model 3 and a…
Tesla Faces Renewed Order to Scrap Musk’s Lucrative Salary Package
December 3, 2024 – On Monday, Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick of Delaware rejected a request from Elon Musk and Tesla’s board of directors to overturn her previous ruling, which ordered Tesla to rescind Musk’s massive compensation package. Earlier this year, Judge McCormick had determined that there were significant flaws in the negotiation process between…
Tesla Highlights FSD Performance with Real-Car Demonstration Clips
December 2, 2024 – Tesla appears to be ramping up its promotion for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, evident in the recent addition of a dedicated section on its U.S. vehicle order page showcasing FSD videos in real-world driving situations. Previously, Tesla’s order page only featured a list of FSD capabilities and graphical representations of…
Tesla Launches New Rent-to-Own Program for Full Lineup in North America
November 30, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a new “Rent-to-Own” program in the North American market, offering customers the option to lease and then purchase a range of its vehicles, including the Model S, 3, X, Y, and the highly anticipated Cybertruck. Under this innovative scheme, consumers can choose to pay an initial deposit followed…