We’ve learned that Tesla is looking to add a new “4D” radar with twice the range of its current radar in order to help its self-driving effort.
Tesla Loves cameras and radar, hates lidar
Early on its Autopilot and self-driving effort, Tesla made a clear decision to bet on computer vision powered by camera and complemented with radar.
CEO Elon Musk famously hates the use of lidar sensors…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 22, 2020
October 28, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Tesla software leak reveals HEPA filter with Bioweapon Defense Mode coming to Model Y
October 28, 2020
A new Tesla software leak revealed that the automaker is planning to bring a HEPA filter, enabling Tesla’s Bioweapon Defense Mode, to Model Y.
With the Model X and later the Model S, Tesla has started to put massive HEPA-rated air filters inside its vehicles.
The idea is…
New York-based Wing Bikes has launched the Freedom X, an update to the company’s e-bike lineup that offers fancy e-bike styling at non-fancy prices.
New Wing Freedom X electric bike
Starting at $1,248 (with the promo code TAKE200), the new e-bike retains a similar frame style to the previous generation with an over-length top tube that extends fore and aft of the main triangle.
The top tube…
Tesla is issuing a recall on close to 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles made for the China market, with the bulk of those models already exported to the country, over an issue with its suspension.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation made the…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is starting to reach more cars in the fleet and customers, which are basically being used as testers, are starting to share video demonstrations.
Here we share a few of them for a better look at Tesla’s FSD Beta.
As we previously reported…
EGEB: Green energy switch would save Americans billions — study
October 28, 2020
A new study shows that up to $321 billion could be saved in the US with a 100% switch to green energy.
The US will go green regardless of who wins the US election, but the outcome will impact the speed — and climate change.
A new cooling paint could cut building emissions and reduce temperatures by 18F.
Arcadia Power is committed to making clean energy work for the planet and Americans’ bank…
A top Tesla executive in its energy division released more information about Tesla’s effort to deliver plug-and-play microgrids with a wide range of applications.
Earlier this week, we reported on a new comment from Michael Snyder, director of engineering and…
Tesla is arguing that there’s actually no defect with its Model S/Model X suspension and that China is basically forcing an unnecessary recall.
Earlier today, we reported on Tesla recalling almost 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles that were shipped to China over an…
Podcast: Tesla FSD beta, TSLA earnings, GMC Hummer EV, and more
October 28, 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla FSD beta release, Tesla (TSLA) earnings, the launch of the GMC Hummer EV, and more.
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