Our Stance On Covering Tesla

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:38:10 +0000

Here at CleanTechnica, we routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too negatively. We also routinely get people complaining that we cover Tesla too positively. Lately, we’ve been getting quite a lot of complaints — from both sides. These come in emails through our contact form, comments under articles, … [continued]

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Tesla “We, Robot” Tech Movie Ripoffs? 👀

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:23:33 +0000

Clearly, Tesla’s “We, Robot” event was a reference to the 2004 film I, Robot. I haven’t even seen the film and I got that. Having not seen the film, though, I didn’t realize how similar some of it tech was to what Tesla unveiled. However, the movie’s director did realize … [continued]

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) After Fatal Crash

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:42 +0000

The federal government has begun an investigation of the Tesla Full Self Driving technology after the death of pedestrian.

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Tesla Offering FSD Transfer Yet Again (Quietly)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:12:11 +0000

Last year, for one quarter, Elon Musk seemingly conceded (somewhat) to what Full Self Driving (FSD) purchasers had been requesting for years, that their FSD package automatically transfer to a new Tesla when they bought a new Tesla. The vibe at the time it was announced was basically, Oh, fine, … [continued]

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Tesla Needs Serious Lobbying To Deploy Its Robotaxi Fleet

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:04:00 +0000

In order to run cars that don’t have a steering wheel on US roads, automakers must secure permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It’s part of US auto safety rules. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his long-awaited prototype robotaxi fleet and assured the very receptive audience … [continued]

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Tesla’s Labor Troubles Continue In Swedish District Court

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:07:52 +0000

You know how, when the über wealthy have endless money to litigate, it seems as if they’ll inevitably win their court battles? That’s not always the case, it turns out. After eleven months of wrangling and motions, a Swedish court has upheld a preliminary ruling that its constitution prevents it … [continued]

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The One Thing I Thought Tesla Might Release At Robotaxi Event But Didn’t

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:22:03 +0000

It was obvious that Tesla was going to show off a futuristic looking robotaxi concept or two at its 10/10 robotaxi event at a Warner Bros. fake town in Los Angeles, and I assumed there would be no big announcement about when these robotaxi concepts would be road-ready and shuttling … [continued]

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Tesla Proved Many People Wrong For Years — Is This Time The Same, Or Different?

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:39:09 +0000

Let me start with some personal history and perspective. I believed in the Tesla story and mission, and its targets, starting in 2012. When people were skeptical about the Tesla Model S and Supercharging, I thought they were great and was bullish on Tesla’s future. When people said the Model … [continued]

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Why Does Elon Musk Continue To Fall Short Of Our Expectations? The Tesla Cybercab Disappointment

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:55:20 +0000

Tesla share value is down nearly 9% to close the week. The “We, Robot” event late Thursday evening was a bust, according to many experts. With Hollywood watching — or trying to watch, as the streamed event started late — CEO Elon Musk was, at least, consistent. As someone who … [continued]

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Tesla Robotaxi Would Cause More Gridlock In USA’s Transit-Deprived Cities

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:17:04 +0000

Let’s start out with the blunt reality that I didn’t bother to watch the Tesla reveal event in real-time, or even consider watching the event. Tesla reveal parties stopped being particularly relevant a few years ago. The Tesla Semi reveal was the last one of any significance from my perspective. … [continued]

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