Even though it is a relatively young business when compared to traditional car manufacturers, Tesla is now the largest name in the field of electric vehicles. Tesla has partially blazed a road with all-electric automobiles. There have been highs and lows for Tesla this year as well.
As a result, there is a lot of buzz around Tesla, from the introduction of new models to Elon Musk’s opinions on the future of electric vehicles. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of the latest Tesla news and updates, making it easier than ever to keep tabs on the firm.
In this article, we’ll tell you why you should be thrilled about what Tesla has planned for the rest of this year and beyond.
To make hiring a Tesla even more convenient, Hertz has invested in an EV rental app.
As recently as last year, Hertz made a massive investment in electric vehicles, purchasing 100,000 Tesla Model 3s and unveiling its own network of electric vehicle chargers. Investing in the European EV rental app UFODRIVE shows the company’s commitment to the EV market even more strongly now.
UFODRIVE is a purely digital experience that takes place entirely on your smartphone, with no contact with another human being whatsoever. UFODRIVE has been testing Hertz automobiles in the app since last year, and with Tesla’s numerous Model 3s being delivered, it won’t be long until you can hire one for yourself.
On January 21, Tesla may go into the audio and headphone industry
Would you purchase a set of Tesla headphones? With Tesla’s trademark application to extend to include audio equipment, you may have your opportunity in the near future (via Elektrek).
In addition to trademarks for Tesla, the proposal would include the company’s T-shape emblem. The increase would also include “microphones, headphones, earphones, digital audio players, sound transmitting equipment, audio speakers, subwoofers, earpads for headphones, audio interfaces, audio equalisation apparatus, loudspeaker horns, megaphones,” as well, according to the article.
The list goes on and on, and it’s hard to comprehend what else Tesla had in mind. Simply building in-house audio systems for the company’s vehicles might be a step in the right direction.
A vast variety of products is available at the automaker’s store, including anything from t-shirts to phone charging cables to model automobiles. One may reasonably assume that the corporation would also want to offer headphones. However, it’s not clear whether such headphones will be manufactured by Tesla or a third-party OEM that licences the Tesla moniker.
Vehicle manslaughter charges filed against driver following fatal collision with Autopilot on January 19th
Are the acts of a self-driving car subject to the authority of the person operating it? It’s clear that prosecutors in California believe this is the case when it comes to Autopilot, since they’ve now filed charges of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal collision that included a Model S on Autopilot.
He has pleaded not guilty to the crime, which occurred in Gardena, Los Angeles, in 2019. When Riad’s Model S ran a red light and collided with a Honda Civic, the NHTSA determined that Autopilot was activated. The two Civic passengers were murdered, and one Tesla passenger was wounded.
It’s the first time a felony has been brought against a person for an incident using a partly automated driving system, according to the Washington Post. That means this is a high-profile case that, regardless of the outcome, has the potential to create a precedent for how future cases like this are handled.
It serves as a sobering reminder that although remarkable, driver assistance technologies like as Autopilot and the like do not have the capability of autonomous driving. In the event of an emergency, the driver must be able to regain control of the vehicle at any moment.
The Tesla Full Self Driving beta, according to Elon Musk, has never had an accident, as of January 18th
There has been a lot of debate over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta programme since it was first introduced. According to some critics, the carmaker has been accused of weak safety standards and utilising its customers to try out incomplete features on public roads.
There have been no incidents in the FSD beta programme since it was originally deployed in October 2020, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Complaints concerning FSD’s safety record have been made public, including an allegation that a Model Y equipped with the FSD beta wouldn’t allow an owner to take control.
However, it has yet to be determined whether or not this allegation was valid. There have also been allegations of software malfunctions, and Tesla has at least once recalled an update to remedy a problem with phantom brakes..
If the FSD beta drivers haven’t had any reported accidents, it’s an incredible achievement. If it’s the software, or the fact that Tesla is only giving beta access to the top drivers, it’s not apparent.
It’s fantastic news for self-driving vehicles, because it indicates that we’re getting closer to a day when they can outperform even the best human drivers.
Tesla recently issued a large Model 3 and Model S recall on December 30th
475,000 Teslas have been affected by a large recall issued by Tesla. All Model S and Model 3 vehicles manufactured from 2014 are affected.
The Model 3’s rear-view camera harness may be broken when the trunk is opened and closed. Drivers may lose video feed from their rear-view camera if the device is broken.
The front-trunk lock on the Model S seems to be defective, which may allow it to open unexpectedly.
In observance of the holidays, Tesla will be offering free Supercharging on Dec. 20
In celebration of the holidays, Tesla will provide free Supercharging to Model S and X drivers. During off-peak hours, charging will be free at some Superchargers.
In Tesla’s estimation, off-peak hours are from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays, and will be accessible for free from December 23 to December 26. That’s not too difficult, even if long-distance travel isn’t the ideal idea at that time of day.
People are encouraged to travel at various times to prevent large delays at Supercharger stations. A problem that is likely to arise around the holidays.
Only a few Tesla Superchargers are eligible for this promotion. Hence the need of checking the Tesla website to see whether you’ll be passing by any of the locations.
For the first time, Dogecoin will be accepted as a form of payment by Tesla customers on Dec. 14
Dogecoin payments will soon be accepted by Tesla, according to Elon Musk – but you won’t be able to purchase a Tesla Cybertruck with it. Instead, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would accept Dogecoin payments for merchandise and “see how it works.”
Tesla has previously refused to take Dogecoin, despite Musk’s longstanding support for the cryptocurrency. And that’s despite the fact that it briefly considered taking Bitcoin as payment.
People will be able to purchase Dogecoin-based merchandise at some point, although just when is unclear. Tesla’s bizarre “Giga Texas” belt buckle is now priced in dollars. The price of Dogecoin may go up, but we’ll have to wait and watch how this all plays out.
New Cybertruck design upgrades, featuring an absurdly big windshield wiper, can be seen flying over Tesla’s Fremont test track on December 13th.
We can see some of the adjustments that have already been made to Tesla’s Fremont factory-built Cybertruck prototype in a new drone footage. The pickup’s side mirrors and its absurdly huge windshield wiper are among the new features.
In Elon Musk’s words, this isn’t about a manufacturing wipe, but rather about the design. Since the wiper is so large, it’s probable that the Cybertruck’s large windshield is due to the size of the wiper. A dual-wiper mechanism adopted by almost every other vehicle isn’t obvious what went wrong.
Musk also said that the side mirrors may be easily removed, however we advise you to check your local regulations first.
A recent leak on Dec. 9 suggests that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y will be getting new hardware in 2022.
Just in time for 2022, it seems that Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y are receiving some hardware updates. Several vehicles have been sent to Europe for testing, and the results have leaked online, letting us know what to anticipate.
In most cases, the upgrades to the washer fluid pump are minimal. In addition, a new ‘Superhorn,’ which combines a horn, external speaker, and alarm into a single device, has been added to the vehicle’s information system.
If you’re wondering how a Model 3 or Model Y in 2022 will vary from one you buy today, you’ve come to the right place
It’s a terrible idea, but Tesla vehicles now allow you to play video games while you’re behind the wheel.
It has long been known that the Tesla’s infotainment screen may be used to play video games. There are some of those games available to be played while driving, however.
A recent upgrade to Tesla automobiles allows them to play Solitaire, Sky Force Reloaded, and The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise while driving – something no other car can accomplish.
This is clearly a bad idea, even if it is meant for travellers. Infotainment screens are not just a critical component of hardware, but there are no safeguards in place to prevent the driver from using them.
Tesla, of course, should know better, and it goes without saying that you should not do this yourself. Tesla should know better.
It’s already December 6th, and the Tesla Cybertruck is receiving an update
Despite a long delay, the Tesla Cybertruck seems to be undergoing significant improvements as a result of that delay. First, the quad-motor model, which will be followed by the tri- and dual-motor models, will be released.
According to a report, Tesla is contemplating dropping the single-motor Cybertruck option in favour of variants with two to four motors, which Musk responded to in a tweet. The quad-motor version of the Cybertruck was confirmed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but he did not reveal the fate of the other variants.
The future is hazy, therefore it’s not apparent what will happen. It seems like Tesla is following Rivian’s lead and allowing each wheel to be operated individually. This new variant of the Cybertruck is the only question that remains. Over 500 miles of range and a mind-boggling zero to 60 mph speed were already included in the tri-motor model’s specifications. So we’ll have to wait and see what more is in store for us at this point in time.
It’s possible that Tesla’s app may include car-sharing features in the future
A long-term goal of Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has been to provide self-driving cars and the ability to call one over the ‘Tesla Network.’ Adding ride-sharing functionality to Tesla’s app may be a first step toward the day when Teslas can drive themselves, but we’re still a long way from that reality.
The details of this feature were concealed in the code of Version 4.3.1 of the Tesla app, which includes many points concerning car sharing.
For obvious reasons, the code does not include the ability to call a rentable Tesla to your location. If that’s the case, then the autonomous vehicle revolution will arrive much before Tesla introduces ride-sharing services to its product line.