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Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous vehicle technology with its latest iteration of the Cybercab, spotted testing on public roads in Austin, Texas. This time, the Cybercab was seen without side mirrors, a significant departure from traditional car design. The move towards a mirror-less design showcases Tesla’s commitment to relying solely on cameras and neural networks for navigation, rather than legacy automotive hardware. The Cybercab is a purpose-built two-seat, all-electric autonomous vehicle intended for Tesla’s Robotaxi network. Unlike current Tesla models, the Cybercab is expected to be devoid of a steering wheel, pedals, and now side mirrors. Instead,…
OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft are set to face a jury trial this spring after a federal judge denied their attempts to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of straying from its original nonprofit mission, despite accepting billions in funding. According to a report from Bloomberg News, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that OpenAI and Microsoft failed to demonstrate that Musk’s claims should be dismissed. Musk alleges that OpenAI misled him about its charitable purpose, claiming that he had attached specific terms to its funding, including remaining open source and nonprofit. The judge also rejected OpenAI’s argument…
Lotus Technology, the British sports car maker majority-owned by China’s Geely group, is celebrating Canada’s recent decision to reset its tariff policy, which will lead to a significant price reduction for its high-performance electric SUV, the Eletre. The automaker announced in a press release that the price of the Wuhan-made Eletre SUV will decrease by approximately 50% due to Canada’s reduced tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, dropping import duties from 100% to just 6.1%. Lotus anticipates that this change will have an immediate and substantial impact on demand for the Eletre. Wholesale deliveries of the electric SUV are expected to experience…
Tesla has always been at the forefront of innovation when it comes to autonomous driving technology. One of the biggest concerns among Tesla owners has been hardware obsolescence, especially when it comes to vehicles marketed as “Full Self-Driving capable.” However, a newly published Tesla patent suggests that the company may have found a way to extend the life of older Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles without the need for swapping out chips. The patent, titled Bit-Augmented Arithmetic Convolution, introduces a clever solution that allows modern, high-precision AI models to run on older, lower-precision hardware using innovative math and software techniques. Essentially,…
Wawa, a well-known convenience store and gas station chain with more than 1,000 locations across the United States, is making a significant change in its relationship with Tesla. The company has decided to shift from being a long-time host of Tesla Superchargers to becoming an owner of these charging stations. This transition marks a new chapter for Wawa as it takes on the responsibility of installing and managing its own Superchargers. Previously, Wawa had been a host for Tesla Superchargers at some of its locations, providing Tesla owners with a convenient place to charge their electric vehicles while stopping for…
The design of some electric vehicles’ door handles poses a key challenge for drivers. If the door handles pop out electronically and the battery dies, you could find yourself locked out of your vehicle with no way to access the hood. Without access to the hood, you may struggle to jumpstart a dead low-voltage battery, leaving you stranded. However, there is a solution to this issue, particularly for owners of Rivian R1T or R1S vehicles. A recent video from Out Of Spec Bits demonstrates how to navigate this situation, which is applicable to most EVs with electronic door handles. In…
Elon Musk is taking his legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft to the next level, now seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion over allegations that the artificial intelligence company strayed from its nonprofit mission and deceived him as an early supporter. The latest developments were outlined in a recent court filing, as reported by Bloomberg, as the case progresses towards a jury trial set for later this spring. In the filing, Musk asserts that he is entitled to a significant portion of OpenAI’s current valuation, estimated at around $500 billion. Musk played a pivotal role in the founding…
Geely, the second-largest car manufacturer in China, is eyeing an expansion into the U.S. market within the next 24 to 36 months. With multiple brands under its belt, including Volvo and Polestar, Geely has a diverse range of products to choose from. While it’s not yet clear which specific products Geely will bring to the U.S., the company’s global director of communications, Ash Sutcliffe, suggests that the Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands would be a good fit for American consumers. These brands offer a range of PHEV and EV models that have been well-received in other markets. Geely’s potential…
Tesla is making significant strides in its in-house AI chip development, with CEO Elon Musk confirming that the next-generation AI5 chip is close to completion and work on AI6 has already begun. Musk revealed in a recent X post that the design for AI5 is almost finished, with plans for AI6 and beyond already in the works. He also issued a bold call to potential hires, stating that Tesla aims to produce the highest volume AI chips in the world. The AI5 chip, also known as Hardware 5 (HW5), is set to revolutionize artificial intelligence silicon within Tesla’s vehicles, data…
By focusing on creating a welcoming and informative customer experience, Tesla was able to attract more Japanese consumers to its brand. The company’s investment in physical showrooms and staff training paid off, leading to a significant increase in sales in a market that still has ample room to grow. Japan’s EV market may be small compared to other major markets, but it is steadily gaining momentum. With only a fraction of total vehicle sales in Japan being electric, there is tremendous potential for growth in the coming years. Tesla’s success in Japan serves as a testament to the importance of…