Sick of the cartoons and comments insisting that all electric cars are powered by electricity generated by fossil fuels, Andrew Mangano set out to show it is possible to travel around Australia using mainly solar energy. You probably know the cartoons I am referring to — showing an EV linked … [continued]
I recently became the first person outside of XPENG to ride in a L03 prototype using XNGP with VLA 2.0 followed by a Tesla Model 3 using FSD on the same roads. Many have experienced FSD, but not on roads where VLA 2.0 is available. People have also driven or … [continued]
The Tesla Semi Class 8 truck is shaping up to be another success story for the automaker, though Tesla CEO Elon Musk failed to appear in person at last week's official launch of the Semi factory in Nevada (screenshot via Tesla livestream).
The Tesla Semi Class 8 truck is shaping up to be another success story, though Tesla CEO Elon Musk failed to appear in person at last week’s official launch of the Semi factory in Nevada.
My 2026 Tesla Base Model Y with a mountain ebike on back. Pine Isle, Medicine Lake, Three Lakes, Wisconsin. August 10, 2026. Fritz Hasler photo.
First, a disclaimer: I find Musk’s recent rants about remigration (sending all US immigrants with skin color at least slightly darker than his back to their country of origin) despicable. Apparently, his upbringing in Apartheid South Africa continues to color his world view. That’s very ironic because remigration in South … [continued]
Full Self Driving V14 Nav Screen. 2026 Tesla Model Y. Camp Hasler. Three Lakes, Wisconsin. June 11, 2026. Fritz Hasler photo.
In 2025, an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities were reported in the US. Let’s dig deeper into auto safety over the years and going forward. History of seatbelts for safety The first patent for a seatbelt was filed by Edward J. Claghorn in 1885, designed specifically for horse-drawn carriages. Nash was … [continued]
I don’t remember how long ago it was that I first heard about potential racism issues at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, but I think it was about a decade ago. At the time, I figured it was a case of some bad seeds in management or even just on the … [continued]
The Tesla Cybercab rollout in Austin, Texas has been colored by many questions, including a list of 21 specific demands for information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (courtesy of Tesla via CleanTechnica archive).
The Tesla Cybercab rollout in Austin, Texas has been colored by many questions, including a list of 21 specific demands for information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What’s the latest word on electric commercial vehicles in the US? Pretty much crickets. In fact, most medium and heavy duty truck manufacturers in the US are doing their damnedest to beat back local and state regulations designed to reduce exhaust emissions. That may soon change, as the price of … [continued]
I was wedged between tractor trailers as I held to the extreme right hand lane. Vehicles entered from frequent on-ramps and forced me to make quick lane changes to the left. Road construction narrowed lanes and forced me to merge into oncoming traffic. I veered in and out, around vehicles … [continued]
European truckmakers face increasing competition as new players enter the heavy electric truck market offering performant products for cheaper. Several new entrants, such as Tesla, BYD, SuperPanther and many others, have set their sights on the European electric truck market. Looking at vehicle prices, key specifications, and stated sales ambitions, … [continued]
