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China’s automotive regulatory agency has recently released a draft outlining new standard requirements for door handle designs on vehicles, following scrutiny placed on Tesla’s designs. This comes after Tesla faced criticisms in both China and the United States regarding their door handle designs, prompting the company to come up with engineering solutions. Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen mentioned in a recent interview on Bloomberg that Tesla is already working on implementing a system that combines both mechanical and electrical releases for the door handles. This move aims to address concerns raised about the functionality and safety of the door handles.…
China’s regulatory agency overseeing automotive standards has recently released a draft outlining proposed guidelines for door handle designs on vehicles, prompted by scrutiny of Tesla’s designs. This follows recent criticisms of Tesla’s door handles in both China and the United States, necessitating the company to devise solutions and potential engineering adjustments. Tesla’s Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, acknowledged the need for modifications during an interview on Bloomberg, indicating that the company is exploring ways to integrate mechanical and electrical releases for the door handles. Some Tesla models already feature mechanical latches on all doors to enable manual opening in case…
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has recently announced a groundbreaking agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI, which will provide government agencies nationwide with access to the Grok artificial intelligence models. This deal, finalized on Thursday, offers access to Grok at a remarkably low price of $0.42 per organization, setting a new standard for affordable AI services under GSA’s OneGov initiative. The contract is set to run until March 2027, representing the longest term for a OneGov AI agreement to date. The agreement encompasses both Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast, xAI’s advanced reasoning models, along with dedicated engineering support for…
The Tesla brand is synonymous with cutting-edge technology and innovative features, and a Model Y owner from California, Mr & Mrs Sarna, has uncovered three hidden features that many Tesla owners may not be aware of. One of the unique features highlighted by Sarna is the unconventional use of the front trunk, or “frunk,” in the Tesla Model Y. While frunks in previous Tesla models were not designed to hold ice directly, the Model Y comes equipped with a waterproof liner and a drain plug, allowing owners to use it as a cooler. Sarna suggests adding ice and drinks to…
Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, is now offering a special perk to its longtime customers in Australia. Those residential subscribers who have maintained their plan for over a year are now receiving notifications and emails inviting them to claim a free Starlink Mini dish, along with a 50% discount on Roam plans activated on that dish. The notification sent out to eligible customers reads, “As a thank you for being a Residential customer for over a year, you’ll receive a Starlink Mini to use at no cost.” This offer has been confirmed by users across Australia, who…
Highway Signs
China recently conducted a test on a revolutionary system designed to enhance the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) in the event of a battery fire. The system, developed in collaboration with Joyson Electronics, is capable of detecting thermal runaway within the battery pack and ejecting it from the vehicle in less than a second. The primary goal of this system is to prevent the spread of fire within the vehicle and ensure the safety of the occupants. The battery pack is forcefully jettisoned from underneath the car, reaching a distance of 10 to 20 feet away from the vehicle. This…
Tesla is preparing for a significant end-of-quarter direct customer delivery event at Gigafactory Texas. Joe Tegtmeyer, a seasoned factory observer, recently shared images showcasing outbound lots filled with ready-to-deliver vehicles and new setups being established in anticipation of the event. This event will take place at Tesla’s new customer delivery center at the Austin Gigafactory, situated on the north end of the West End-of-Line (EOL) building. The newly designed delivery hub aims to streamline the pickup process for customers, and it appears that Tesla intends to test its efficiency with a high-volume handover event as the quarter draws to a…
A Tesla owner and influencer recently attempted to drive a nearly brand-new Model Y coast-to-coast using only the company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) assistance system. This endeavor was inspired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s statement back in 2016, where he had expressed the company’s intention to complete the trip without any interventions to showcase the capabilities of their autonomous driving system. The ambitious journey was spearheaded by Justin Demaree, known as Bearded Tesla Guy on social media, along with a friend. The duo set off from San Diego, California, activating Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system with hopes of reaching…
Lucid Motors has recently announced the delivery of its first engineering vehicle for an upcoming Uber-exclusive robotaxi network. This vehicle has been handed over to Nuro, an autonomous driving technology company, for integration with its Nuro Driver system. This move marks a significant step towards the development of a futuristic robotaxi network. The delivery of this engineering vehicle follows Lucid’s partnership with Uber and Nuro to establish a global robotaxi network. As part of this collaboration, Uber is expected to deploy over 20,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving technology across various international markets within the next six years.…