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Tesla is set to introduce robotic taxis in Austin, Texas, this month, marking a significant milestone in the company’s decade-long journey towards developing self-driving cars. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, has announced that rides will commence on June 22, with a caveat that the date might change due to safety concerns. The service will be operated through Tesla’s own ride-hailing network, rather than partnering with existing companies like Uber. Customers will be able to order rides through a mobile app, potentially the company’s existing app. Initially, the fleet will consist of approximately 10 unmodified Model Y crossovers, with plans to…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the launch of the automaker’s Robotaxi platform later this month will set a precedent for other companies to license Full Self-Driving technology in order to achieve their own autonomy goals. This statement comes as video footage captured today in Austin, Texas, showed the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets, just a day after the City officially listed the company as an autonomous vehicle operator. Investing YouTube personality and Tesla community member Dave Lee made a bold prediction that “at least one automaker by the end of the year” will license Full…
The electric Porsche Cayenne has made headlines by secretly competing in a hill climb competition and breaking the previous record by four seconds. The prototype, which is set to be revealed later this year, arrived at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in the United Kingdom and left a lasting impression on spectators. Driven by Gabriela Jilkova, a development driver at Porsche’s Formula E program, the camouflaged Cayenne EV prototype completed the 1,000-yard track in just 31.28 seconds. This time was four seconds faster than the previous record set by a Bentley Bentayga W12 and slightly quicker than the fastest production…
A new Tesla Model Y with “Robotaxi” graffiti on the side was spotted driving itself through what looked to be South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, early Tuesday morning — with no one behind the wheel. The video, posted on X by user @TerrapinTerpene, shows the vehicle cruising autonomously with only a safety operator in the passenger seat. A second Model Y followed closely behind, almost like a chaperone. The sighting comes just days before Tesla is rumored to officially launch its robotaxi service on June 12. The location was pinpointed to be apparently near Amy’s Ice Cream, between West…
xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis has been met with resistance from local leaders and environmental groups due to concerns about air pollution. Despite the promise of economic growth, opposition from organizations like the NAACP, Sierra Club, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor has raised significant alarm. State Rep. Taylor recently spoke out against the xAI facility, claiming that it would disproportionately harm black residents in north Mississippi. He criticized the prioritization of economic gains over environmental health, questioning whether Elon Musk, the founder of xAI, could be trusted to tell the truth. Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson also voiced…
Nissan has finally made some significant upgrades to its iconic Leaf electric vehicle with the introduction of the third-generation model. The new Leaf will no longer feature the old-school passively cooled battery pack that was found in the first and second-generation models. Instead, Nissan has equipped the new Leaf with a liquid cooling system that can regulate the battery pack’s temperature and even harvest heat from the onboard charger to improve performance in extreme weather conditions. The decision to move to a liquid cooling system is a game-changer for the Leaf, as it will help maintain optimal battery temperature, thus…
Tesla is on the brink of achieving a major milestone in autonomous driving, with CEO Elon Musk setting a target date of June 22, 2025, for the launch of its first fully autonomous Robotaxi. Musk emphasized the company’s commitment to safety, stating that the date could potentially shift to ensure a flawless rollout. In response to a question about when the first public rides will commence, Musk mentioned that the first Tesla that drives itself from the factory end of the line to a customer’s house is expected by June 28. This exciting development signifies a significant step towards autonomous…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently made bold statements regarding the upcoming launch of the automaker’s Robotaxi platform, claiming that it will compel other companies to license Full Self-Driving in order to achieve their own autonomy goals. This declaration comes in the wake of a video capturing the first Tesla Robotaxi test mules on public streets in Austin, Texas, just a day after the city officially listed Tesla as an autonomous vehicle operator. Investing YouTube personality and Tesla community member Dave Lee predicted that by the end of the year, at least one automaker will license Full Self-Driving from Tesla. Lee…
General Motors has announced plans to build its “next-gen affordable EV” in the United States. The automaker will be injecting $4 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next two years to expand production capacity. This move comes as General Motors confirmed that the new Bolt EV will enter production by the end of this year. The specific location where the “next-gen affordable EV” will be manufactured is the assembly plant in Fairfax, Kansas. This investment is part of GM’s strategy to increase production capacity for both gas-powered and electric vehicles in the U.S. The decision to build the…
Tesla has announced the return of its fan video contest, now known as TeslaVision, with an exciting prize up for grabs: a brand-new Model Y and a trip to Gigafactory Texas. The competition invites participants to create a video (90 seconds or less) showcasing how Tesla enhances their lives with more freedom, fun, safety, or convenience. This contest is open to both Tesla owners and non-owners residing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The top three winners of the contest will be flown to Texas for an exclusive tour of Gigafactory Texas. In addition to the factory tour, the grand…