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We are eagerly looking forward to Tesla’s highly anticipated Holiday update, which is usually released in December. Last year, the update arrived earlier in the second week of December. As part of our ongoing series, we are sharing our wishlist for features that we hope to see in this year’s holiday update, focusing on improvements to Tesla Maps and Autopilot. Altitude One feature we would love to see is the display of the vehicle’s current altitude on the touchscreen’s status bar at the top. This data could be derived from map data or a barometric sensor. Fleet Support for Road…
Elon Musk’s legal team has taken a bold step by filing for a preliminary injunction against artificial intelligence startup OpenAI. The motion for an injunction was submitted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, highlighting Musk’s concerns about the conduct of OpenAI and its key executives. In the filing, Musk’s legal team accused OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, President Greg Brockman, former OpenAI board members Reid Hoffman and Dee Templeton, and Microsoft of engaging in anticompetitive behavior. The legal team emphasized the potential “irreparable harm” that could result if the injunction is not granted, as reported by…
J.D. Power’s recent study reveals the impact of tax credits on electric vehicle (EV) sales, with Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Tesla emerging as the top beneficiaries. The study indicates that tax incentives played a crucial role in motivating consumers to purchase EVs from these automakers. On the other hand, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota EV buyers were less influenced by tax credits when making their purchasing decisions. The impending repeal of the electric vehicle tax credits by President-elect Donald Trump has raised concerns about the potential impact on EV sales. Despite Trump’s plan to eliminate these incentives, even Tesla CEO Elon Musk,…
Chrysler Announces Electric Pacifica Minivan The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain an electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with the electric variant to follow Chrysler’s journey towards an electric minivan has reached a milestone as the company confirms the name of the upcoming vehicle. During the 2024 LA Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell revealed to Green Car Reports that the electric Chrysler minivan will be named Pacifica. “There’s so much equity in the market, consumers have a favorable opinion about Pacifica and very high awareness. I see no…
Tesla Holiday Update Wishlist – Tesla App Edition With Halloween behind us, it’s time to look ahead to the next big holiday – Christmas. Tesla enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the annual Holiday update, packed with exciting features. Last year’s update introduced game-changing features like alternate routes, the Vision upgrade for Park Assist, Speed Cameras and Traffic Light icons, and the Automatic Blind Spot indicator. The upcoming update, 2024.44 – the Holiday Update Branch, promises Blind Spot Monitoring while Parked, Supercharger Improvements, and more. However, we have a slew of innovative ideas that we hope will make it onto the list. So,…
Investors who supported Elon Musk’s bold move to acquire Twitter are now reaping the benefits as his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, sees a significant increase in valuation. According to a report from the Financial Times, xAI is in the process of closing a $5 billion fundraising round, which would value the AI company at around $50 billion. This represents a doubling of xAI’s valuation in just six months. The fundraising round reportedly only allowed previous investors in xAI to participate, including prominent names such as Fidelity, Larry Ellison, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, Jack Dorsey, Sequoia Capital, and…
This recent drone footage of Tesla benchmarking other automakers’ EVs outside the Fremont, CA factory test track has sparked a lot of interest and speculation in the automotive world. The video shows eight cars parked in a line, all covered by white tarps, with seven of them being crossovers and one possibly a sedan or fastback. Upon closer inspection, it is believed that at least two of the crossovers are Polestar 3s, while another two could be Volvo EC40s. Both Polestar and Volvo share platforms and powertrains, making it logical for Tesla to benchmark vehicles from both brands. The sedan…
Swedish Battery Firm Northvolt Files for U.S. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Northvolt, a Swedish battery company, filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. According to Reuters and other media, Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to resume full operations. The company revealed that it only had enough cash to sustain operations for about a week and had secured $100 million in financing to navigate through the bankruptcy process. In its Chapter 11 filing, Northvolt aims to complete the necessary restructuring by the first quarter of…
With Ontario recently expanding green licence plate eligibility to include commercial electric vehicles weighing up to 4,500 kg, Tesla Cybertruck owners can now benefit from this initiative. Here’s how you can exchange to green plates in Ontario for your Cybertruck. Steps to Exchange Your Plates: 1. Check Eligibility: Make sure your Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the green licence plate program in Ontario. The vehicle must be a commercial electric vehicle weighing up to 4,500 kg to be eligible for the green plates. 2. Gather Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents such as vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and identification. 3.…
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has made the decision to drop the case against Elon Musk’s America PAC, as confirmed by a report from the New York Times. This announcement comes after Musk’s America PAC gained attention for its daily $1 million giveaways to registered voters who signed a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments during the final weeks leading up to the U.S. presidential elections. The document filed by Krasner, which was also shared on social media platform X, stated that the case against America PAC should be “Discontinued and Ended as to all parties without prejudice, with…