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Elon Musk has been vocal about his frustrations with legacy automakers who have shown reluctance to adopt Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. In a recent statement, Musk mentioned that he has offered to license the FSD suite to other companies, but they have declined the opportunity. This refusal to embrace Tesla’s self-driving technology reflects a pattern where established automakers underestimate disruptive innovations from Tesla, similar to their initial dismissal of electric vehicles (EVs) years ago. Tesla has solidified its position as a leader in self-driving technology, with its FSD suite being the most robust and versatile in the market. Unlike…
Tesla’s Camera Cleaning Feature Limited to New Model Y, More Models to Follow Tesla has introduced a new camera cleaning feature with FSD V14, specifically targeting the area used by front-facing cameras. This innovative Robotaxi-style cleaning system utilizes multiple wipes and fluid spraying to ensure optimal cleanliness. While this feature is designed to clean the windshield area efficiently, it is currently only available on the new Model Y. Tesla AI Engineer Yun-Ta Tsai confirmed this limitation, citing the need for extensive engineering work to ensure seamless integration. Rollout Plan The limited rollout of this feature is due to the intricate…
Hyundai Motor Group is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market with the construction of its new dedicated battery research and development center in South Korea. The $817 million Future Mobility Battery Campus is set to be completed by the end of 2026 and will play a crucial role in Hyundai’s efforts to power cutting-edge EVs and hybrids. The facility will focus on conducting validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries, ensuring that the battery packs meet the highest quality and durability standards before entering mass production. With a total area of 200,000 square meters,…
SpaceX has officially kicked off the construction of a new Starship launch pad at Cape Canaveral, a significant move in expanding the company’s Florida-based launch infrastructure. This development was confirmed by SpaceX, which announced that it has received approval to repurpose Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) for Starship operations at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. In a statement on X, SpaceX confirmed the start of construction, highlighting that with three launch pads in Florida, Starship will be well-positioned to support America’s national security and Artemis goals as the premiere spaceport continues to evolve into a hub for airport-like operations.…
Elon Musk has been vocal about his frustration with legacy automakers for their reluctance to adopt Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. In late November, Musk mentioned that he had offered to license Tesla’s FSD to other car companies, but they had shown no interest in it. This reluctance to embrace Tesla’s self-driving suite reflects a pattern seen in the past where legacy automakers underestimated disruptive innovations from the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. Tesla has established itself as a leader in self-driving technology, with its FSD suite being recognized as the most robust and versatile in the market. Despite Tesla’s efforts…
Rivian, the American electric vehicle startup, is facing a major recall of nearly 35,000 electric vehicles sold in the United States. The issue at hand revolves around the driver’s seat belt pretensioner cable, which may be damaged due to improper use. Specifically, Rivian has identified that the cable may sustain damage if the driver repeatedly sits on the seat belt rather than wearing it properly over the body. Interestingly, the recall does not extend to Rivian’s popular R1S SUV or R1T pickup truck models. Instead, the company’s electric commercial van is the sole focus of the recall, with 34,824 vehicles…
Tesla Superchargers UI Update to Include Detailed Street and Town Information Tesla vehicles have always been equipped with accurate Supercharger location information. However, the navigation system has only displayed basic location details until now. This limited information can make it challenging for drivers to find the most convenient charging spot when planning their route. Tesla is addressing this issue by updating the Supercharger UI across its vehicles and the Tesla app. A forthcoming update will include specific street and city details for each Supercharger, in addition to the common name.What’s Changing?The upcoming update will enhance the Supercharger card in the…
Elon Musk has been vocal about his frustration with legacy automakers’ reluctance to adopt Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite. Despite offering to license the technology, Musk stated that these companies have shown no interest in integrating it into their vehicles. This echoes the early days of electric vehicle (EV) development, where competitors underestimated Tesla’s potential impact on the market. Tesla has established itself as a leader in self-driving technology, with its FSD suite being recognized as the most robust and versatile option available. Unlike other systems that are limited to specific areas or roadways, Tesla’s FSD operates anywhere and everywhere.…
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is making waves once again, this time showcasing its running abilities in a new video shared by the official Tesla Optimus account. The clip captures the bot smoothly jogging across Tesla’s lab, surrounded by a wall of other Optimus units charging up. The account proudly announced, “Just set a new PR in the lab,” demonstrating a surprisingly natural gait with minimal wobble and impressive stability compared to earlier versions. One of the underrated features highlighted in the video is Optimus’s autonomous charging capability. The robot can detect when it’s running low on power, locate the nearest…
Elon Musk recently expressed frustration with legacy automakers for refusing to adopt Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite, despite his attempts to warn them and offer licensing agreements. Tesla has established itself as a leader in self-driving technology, with the most robust and versatile FSD suite in the market. The reluctance of competitors to license FSD mirrors the initial dismissal of electric vehicles (EVs) by legacy automakers over a decade ago. Musk and Tesla have been pushing for the adoption of FSD by other car companies for years, but have faced resistance due to factors such as competitive pride, regulatory concerns,…