The I-PACE is important not because it finally gives the Tesla Model X a run for its money but because it will appeal to drivers who might otherwise buy an SUV with an internal combustion engine. That means it represents an important step forward in the transition from gas to electric powered vehicles.
Tesla owners on the Tesla Motors Club forums recently shared that Tesla has issued an emergency firmware update for owners in the path of Hurricane Irma. The update unlocks the additional battery capacity for owners of vehicles with software-limited battery capacity — like Model S and X vehicles with “60 kWh” of capacity that actually have 75 kWh batteries installed.
In keeping with its “next-gen” status, the Chevy Bolt will feature the ability to upgrade system software “over the air” as Tesla does with the Model S and the Model X (and Apple, etc., do with your smartphones, tablets, etc.). This information is based on comments made recently by GM exec Pam … [continued]
Back in May, Toyota issued a recall on its Rav4 EV for a Tesla component recall related to an issue with the shifting where the car would suddenly shift back into neutral. This was related to a bug in the software provided by Tesla for their hardware. Specifically, as Green Car … [continued]
