According to some friends who have the latest “Full Self Driving” (FSD) hardware and V14.2 of the software, the self-driving capabilities are really, really good now. One of those friends has driven more than 1,000 miles without an intervention (something Tesla now shows you on the touchscreen). The other wrote, … [continued]
In a recent roundup of Tesla “Full Self Driving” (FSD) news, I mentioned Elon Musk tweeting that the number of Tesla Robotaxis on the road in Austin would “roughly double” in December. First of all, it’s important to note these are not truly driverless robotaxis yet, as Tesla still has … [continued]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s compensation package is a done deal, and now we are immersed in the waiting game. Was it only two years ago in which Master Plan 3 was released, with its laser focus on sustainable energy? Not anymore. Now Musk is pushing agendas for AI, robots, and … [continued]
Last night I wrote the article “Tesla’s Hail Mary — Signs of Progress vs. Recent Sales Concerns,” but I wasn’t really happy with how I wrote it and the core points I wanted to make. Well, there’s a bit more news from Tesla on FSD (Full Self Driving), Optimus (Tesla’s … [continued]
That may seem like an absurd question to most readers. Though, some will think it’s absurd because they are sure Tesla will win, and others will think it’s absurd because they are sure GM will win. I had a different title there initially, but it was just too long and … [continued]
Waymo and Tesla have robotaxi expansion news this week. But not really. Let me explain. Waymo Robotaxis Waymo has been expanding into more and more cities recently. After decades of development and slow growth, it seems Waymo is finally hitting the rapid expansion phase of its life. When I saw … [continued]
Dear Tesla Ethicist: As a longtime Tesla shareholder, I’ve been following the ongoing and often tense discussions regarding CEO Elon Musk’s pay. His previous compensation package was struck down last year, as the court ruled that shareholders had not been properly informed of its details. As if that wasn’t enough, … [continued]
“Democracy Dies In Secret” is a phrase found on the masthead of the Washington Post, even though its owner, Jeff Bezos, seems to be unaware of what the phrase means. It is often attributed to famed Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, but according to Wikipedia, he first heard it from … [continued]
Robotaxis may be the future, and they are already here now in some places, but there are still issues to resolve. I’ve seen two quite notable problems pop up in recent days with the two most prominent self-driving brands in the US. Tesla Drives Down A Train Track First of … [continued]
It’s officially summertime now, and there’s always less news in the summer, but the cleantech news never truly pauses globally, so we still have a number of big stories to share from the past week. 1. Tesla’s tiny robotaxi pilot started in Austin, Texas. Tesla fans/shareholders are super enthusiastic about … [continued]
