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Tesla Shuts Down Project Dojo: What It Means for Autonomous Driving Recent reports have brought to light the news that Tesla has decided to halt its Project Dojo initiative. Initially perceived as a setback for the electric vehicle giant’s autonomous driving ambitions, CEO Elon Musk clarified on X that the company was indeed putting a stop to its Dojo project. Elon Musk’s Explanation According to Musk, Tesla made the decision to discontinue Project Dojo because it didn’t align with the company’s strategy of focusing on a single AI chip design. Project Dojo was specifically created to train Tesla’s autonomous driving…
The dynamic duo of Kevin Williams and Editor-in-Chief Patrick George are back at it again, this time getting behind the wheel of the Lynk & Co 900—a plug-in hybrid that is making waves in the U.S. market. The pair found themselves in Hangzhou, the home base of Geely, Lynk & Co’s parent company, during this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. The Lynk & Co 900, the flagship SUV of the brand, is based on a modified platform used in the Volvo XC90 called SPA Evo. It boasts of a unique blend of electric and gas-powered capabilities, making it a standout in…
Regulatory filings in China have unveiled the official range figures and specifications for Tesla’s upcoming Model Y L and Model 3+ variants, following their recent announcement. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released data on the latest batch of vehicles eligible for purchase tax exemptions, confirming that Tesla is pushing the boundaries of efficiency and range in its China lineup. The Model Y L, which was recently unveiled in China and is set to launch this fall, now holds the title of Tesla’s longest-range SUV in the country. According to the MIIT filing, the Model Y L boasts…
Tesla, the electric car company founded by Elon Musk, has been making headlines not only for its cutting-edge technology but also for its mounting debt. A recent report from CNN has revealed that Tesla owes more than $24 million in liens to contractors who helped build the company into the giant that it is today. Many contractors, including small mom-and-pop outfits, have come forward claiming that they have not been paid for the work they have done for Tesla. Despite repeated attempts to collect the funds owed to them, these contractors have faced challenges in receiving payment from Tesla. One…
Tesla’s Powerwall Continues to Gain Popularity with Over 4,000 Installations in Australia in July Tesla’s home battery product, the Powerwall, is experiencing a surge in demand, with over 4,000 installations in Australia during the month of July alone. This brings the total number of Powerwalls in use globally to over 810,000. The company shared this impressive statistic on social media, highlighting how these installations are helping homeowners become less reliant on the grid and save on energy costs. The Powerwall is a rechargeable home battery that is designed to store excess energy from solar panels or draw power from the…
The buzz surrounding the reshoring of manufacturing to the United States is out of touch with reality. This trend was already in motion, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, which aimed to decrease American dependence on Chinese supply chains. One of the key aspects of this law was to discourage the use of Chinese batteries and invest in cutting-edge technologies like clean energy. However, with the expiration of EV tax credits on September 30, companies like General Motors and BMW are considering reverting to purchasing cheaper Chinese batteries in the short term. This decision comes as a result of the…
Tesla has recently made a subtle adjustment to the starting lease price for the Model Y Long Range RWD in the United States, raising it to $399 per month from the prior $349. This change was noted on the company’s website, indicating a possible shift in strategy as Tesla gears up for a potentially busy end-of-quarter period. As Tesla anticipates a surge in demand, Raj Jegannathan, an AI and IT Infrastructure Engineer at Tesla, cautioned that custom orders in various regions may experience delays of one to two weeks. This could prompt the company to update its online configurator to…
Elon Musk Details Massive Full Self-Driving Update Coming in September Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently provided insight into the upcoming changes that will be included in a significant Full Self-Driving (FSD) update set to be released sometime in September. This update represents a major milestone in Tesla’s ongoing efforts to perfect its FSD suite, with the ultimate goal of reaching a point where driver intervention is no longer necessary. The vision is for drivers to simply become passengers, relinquishing the responsibility of monitoring the road. While the fully autonomous version of FSD is still on the horizon, Musk hinted…
The Byton K-Byte was the second car planned from Chinese EV startup Byton. Unfortunately, Byton went bankrupt in 2023, with no cars ever reaching public sale. However, two K-Byte concept models have been spotted in Northern California, sparking curiosity about what could have been. Looking back about a decade ago, the auto industry was buzzing with excitement over the potential of electric vehicles. Tesla’s dominance was not yet assured, and many new players were entering the market with ambitious plans. Byton was one such company, with plans for two models – the M-Byte and the K-Byte. Byton, although Chinese, had…
Tesla has recently obtained a rideshare license in Texas, allowing the company to operate its autonomous Robotaxi service in accordance with the state’s updated transportation regulations. This significant development comes as Texas prepares to implement a new law on September 1, which will govern autonomous rideshare operations in the same manner as human-driven services. The law also includes provisions for permitting, oversight, and the requirement for autonomous vehicles to be equipped with cameras, carry appropriate insurance, and adhere to all traffic laws. Under the new license, Tesla Robotaxi LLC is now recognized as a licensed transportation network company in Texas,…