[ad_1] Besides the electric Cybertruck, Elon Musk also showed off an apparently Tesla-designed electric ATV. It’s not available as part of the pre-orders currently live on Tesla’s store, but in the presentation it was used to show off how the Cybertruck’s adaptive suspension tilts for easy loading. It can apparently charge directly from Tesla’s truck […]
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Tesla unveils its Cybertruck, with a price starting at $39,900
[ad_1] CEO Elon Musk took the stage to remind everyone of the company’s plan to make the world a greener place, proclaiming we need sustainable energy now. To show off the angular truck’s toughness, Musk showed off how tough it is taking a shot from a sledgehammer, ball bearings and a gun (the gunshot was […]
Watch Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ unveiling at 11 PM ET
[ad_1] Tesla CEO Elon Musk has put the F-150 squarely in his company’s sights, and tonight we’ll find out how close it can get with a new “Cybertruck.” In a tweet earlier today the exec referenced his 2012 goal of “a Tesla supertruck with crazy torque, dynamic air suspension and corners like its on rails.” […]
If your family needs a second car, make it a fun, compact EV
[ad_1] Likewise, the Honda-E has been the darling of literally every auto event it graces with its presence. It hits all the right buttons for the car-loving world. It’s dripping with nostalgia, it looks amazing, it’s rear-wheel drive, and it’s an EV crammed full of tech in a way that doesn’t feel forced. Unfortunately, it […]
Tesla’s Model 3 and S are (once again) recommended by ‘Consumer Reports’
[ad_1] CR originally chose not to recommend the Model 3, because its 60-to-0MPH braking distance came to 152 feet — its estimated braking distance was 133 feet. The vehicle eventually earned its recommendation after that issue was fixed, but it lost its status earlier this year due to complaints regarding glass defects and loose body […]
Elon Musk: Berlin ‘gigafactory’ will build Teslas starting with the Model Y
[ad_1] After launching manufacturing facilities in the US and China, Tesla’s next location is apparently in Europe. Reuters and CNBC report that while speaking at an awards ceremony in Germany, Elon Musk announced the company’s ‘Gigafactory 4’ will be located in the Berlin area. Musk later tweeted out “Giga Berlin,” and said that the location […]
Tesla will reveal its ‘cyberpunk’ electric pickup on November 21st
[ad_1] Cybertruck unveil on Nov 21 in LA near SpaceX rocket factory — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2019 Musk talked up the truck at Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting in June. He suggested that Ford’s F-150, which Musk called a “great truck,” is a bit of a benchmark for Tesla’s own vehicle (Ford’s working on […]
Tesla and Walmart settle lawsuit over solar panel fires
[ad_1] Walmart declined to detail the terms of the settlement, although it did confirm to Engadget that the solar panels would remain. We’ve asked Tesla and will let you know if there’s a response. Given that Walmart had originally asked its energy partner to pay for removing panels from all 240 stores, this is arguably […]
Tesla Autopilot now recognizes traffic cones
[ad_1] You may not want to put all your trust in the feature just yet. Some early users have warned that Autopilot doesn’t always recognize the cones, potentially leading to dangerous lane changes — say, steering you into oncoming traffic or construction. Tesla did remind drivers that they’re “required to pay attention at all times,” […]
Porsche tries selling its cars online in the US
[ad_1] You can walk though the process on dealers’ websites on desktops and mobile devices. To no one’s surprise, Porsche is considering expanding access if the pilot proves successful. It’s launching a comparable program in Germany at the same time. This isn’t quite as far-reaching as Tesla. The EV builder lets you custom-order cars, and […]