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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 going on around the Tesla, from new vehicles to Elon Musk’s EV musings. There’s no better way to keep up with what’s going on at Tesla than with this one-stop shop of news and updates.
So keep reading to learn about the newest Tesla developments and why you may want to become a little enthusiastic about the company’s future plans.
The latest Tesla news (updated Feb 23)
Tesla wants you to be able to play Steam games in your vehicle on February 23..
One day, you may be able to access your Steam library from the comfort of your automobile. That’s the goal Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pursuing by tweeting the company’s aim to allow Tesla to play Steam games rather than merely transferring titles one at a time.
It’s nothing new to be able to play games in a Tesla. AAA games like The Witcher 3 and, maybe, Cyberpunk 2077, can be played on more modern Model S and Model X automobiles. They can play less resource-intensive mini games as well.
There is no doubt that adding Steam games would be a massive improvement. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously said that “entertainment will be crucial when vehicles drive themselves,” despite the current lack of need for such a feature. No matter how many times Elon Musk claims otherwise, we’re still a long way from automobiles that can perform all the hard work without any input from the driver.
Because of this, Tesla has plenty of time to focus on increasing the restricted game library of their vehicles. As long as people can’t listen to them while driving.
Tesla is now allowing Model 3 customers over the age of three to have their trunks upgraded, but only in China (for now)
Those who already own a Model 3 may get a power tailgate — a motorised trunk hatch that opens and closes on its own — for $650 via a Tesla upgrade programme. However, the update is currently only accessible in China.
This functionality, which many would anticipate at this price range, was absent from older Model 3 EVs. Tesla is now providing Chinese consumers the opportunity to have the repair done by approved Tesla experts rather than third-party aftermarket installers. Parts and labour were included in the $650 asking price.
For the last several years, Tesla has made it a practise of releasing new services in China first before revealing them elsewhere; the company has now started providing a first-party wrapping service there as well. That, and the tailgate modification, will ultimately be rolled out globally.
Hertz has invested in an electric vehicle rental app to make hiring a Tesla even more convenient starting of February 17th.
To demonstrate its commitment to electric vehicles, Hertz ordered 100,000 Tesla Model 3s and announced the creation of its own nationwide network of fast-charging stations last year. By investing in the European EV rental service UFODRIVE, it is demonstrating even another level of dedication to the EV market.
UFODRIVE is a purely digital experience that takes place entirely on your smartphone, with no contact with another person. 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.
The 21st of January is a possible entry date for Tesla 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).
The trademarks for Tesla and its T-shaped logo would be included in the application. 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 statement.
Including all of this, it’s hard to conceive what Tesla has in store. A easy solution would be to employ technology previously developed in-house to create branded audio systems for its vehicles.
A vast variety of products is available at the automaker’s store, including anything from t-shirts to phone chargers 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 by a third-party OEM that has licenced the Tesla moniker.
The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal collision with Autopilot was arrested on January 19th.
Are the acts of a self-driving car subject to the authority of the person operating it? Prosecutors in California believe this is the case when it comes to Tesla’s Autopilot, and they’ve recently filed charges of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a fatal collision involving a Model S on Autopilot.
The event occurred in Gardena, Los Angeles, in 2019. Kevin George Aziz Riad has pleaded not guilty. The NHTSA has established that Riad’s Model S was on Autopilot when it ran a red light and collided with a Honda Civic. A passenger in the Tesla was also wounded in the crash, which claimed the lives of both of the Civic’s occupants.
For the first instance in the history of semi automated driving, someone has been charged with felonies, according to the Washington Post. As a result, this is a significant case that, regardless of the outcome, might serve as a model for how similar occurrences are handled in the future.
A sobering reminder that Autopilot and other driver assistance technologies, although excellent, are incapable of autonomous driving. In the event of an accident, 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.
From the beginning, the Full Self-Driving Beta Program at Tesla has been a source of debate. According to some critics, the carmaker has been accused of inadequate safety measures and exploiting its customers to test incomplete items 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. Additionally, Tesla has recalled an update to fix a problem with phantom brakes, and there have been other instances of software malfunctions.
If the FSD beta drivers haven’t had any reported accidents, it’s an incredible achievement. It’s not clear whether this is due to a bug in the software or the fact that Tesla only allows the top drivers to participate in the beta test.
We may be on our way to automobiles that can drive better than any human driver in the future, since this is a favourable sign for automotive autonomy.
Tesla recently issued a large Model 3 and Model S recall on December 30.
Approximately 475,000 Tesla cars have been recalled as a result of the recall. All Model S and Model 3 vehicles manufactured from 2014 are affected.
The problem with the Model 3’s rear-view camera harness is that it may be destroyed when the trunk is opened and closed. Rear-view cameras may be broken, causing drivers to lose visual feed.
Model S’s front-trunk latch may malfunction, causing it to open unexpectedly.
Tesla will provide free Christmas Supercharging beginning on December 20.
For the holidays, Tesla is giving free Supercharging, but there’s a huge catch to keep in mind. During off-peak hours, charging will be free at some Superchargers.
Free off-peak charging will be available from December 23 through December 26, according to Tesla, which defines off-peak as between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. While it’s not ideal for long-distance travel, it’s not impossible to come up with the funds for it.
However, the goal is to minimise large lines at Supercharger stations by encouraging people to go at various times if they can. During the holiday travel season, this will be a problem.
Unfortunately, not all Tesla Superchargers are eligible for this deal. Hence the need of checking the Tesla website to see whether you’ll be passing by any of the locations mentioned.
For the first time, Dogecoin will be accepted as a form of payment by Tesla customers on Dec. 14.
Although you won’t be able to purchase a Tesla Cybertruck with Dogecoin, Elon Musk has said that Tesla would begin taking payments in the meme-based cryptocurrency in the near future. But Musk said Tesla would “see how it works” if customers can pay for Tesla merchandise with Dogecoins instead.
Tesla has previously refused to take Dogecoin, despite Musk’s longstanding support for the cryptocurrency. Although it toyed with taking Bitcoin.
It’s not known what merchandise Dogecoin users will be able to purchase, or when they will be available. Everything, even Tesla’s ‘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.
Tesla’s Fremont test track was captured by a drone on Dec. 13 to expose some of the company’s latest Cybertruck design tweaks, including a gigantic windshield wiper.
We can see some of the alterations that have been made to the Tesla Cybertruck prototype from a new drone footage that was shot at Tesla’s Fremont facility. The pickup’s side mirrors and its absurdly huge windshield wiper are among the new features.
Elon Musk insists that this is not a production wipe, but rather a design issue. Since the wiper is so large, it’s probable that the Cybertruck’s large windshield is due to the size of the wiper. Though it isn’t apparent what went wrong with a dual wiper system adopted by almost every other vehicle.
Even though the side mirrors are simple to remove, we recommend researching your state’s legislation before doing it.
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. The details of what we can expect from European testing have been leaked online, so we can get a sense of what to expect.
The washer fluid pump is getting an update, for example, which is a rather little alteration. A new ‘Superhorn’ unites the horn, external speaker, and alarm into one device, while a new infotainment computer and a 1.5V li-on battery are more important upgrades.
In the meanwhile, if you’re wondering about how a 2022 Model 3 or Model Y might vary from one you purchased today, you know where to look.
As of today (Dec. 8), Tesla vehicles allow its passengers to play video games while driving.
The Tesla’s infotainment screen has long been known to allow gamers to play video games. However, did you know that you can play some of such games while driving?
Tesla vehicles can now play Solitaire, Sky Force Reloaded, and The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise while in motion, according to a recent upgrade. This is something no other car can accomplish.
In spite of the fact that it’s intended for passengers, this is a bad idea. Drivers may be distracted when using their vehicle’s entertainment system since there are no safeguards in place to prevent them from using it.
Not to mention that Tesla should know better than to do this on your own.
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. The quad-motor type will be released first, followed by the tri- and dual-motor models.
After hearing that Tesla was contemplating cancelling the single-motor Cybertruck type, Musk tweeted that the company will be making two to four-motor versions of the vehicle in the future instead. 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.
So it’s not apparent what will happen next. Rivian’s wheel-by-wheel control system seems to be a nod to Tesla’s approach, which allows each wheel to be operated separately. This new variant of the Cybertruck is the only question that remains. The 2.9-second 0-60 time and a range of more than 500 miles were built-in to the tri-motor variant from the start. Since we have no way of knowing, we’ll have to sit tight and see what the future brings.
Tesla may include vehicle sharing into its app as early as tomorrow, December 7th.
A self-driving car may be summoned through the ‘Tesla Network’, which has long been promoted by Elon Musk as a long-term goal for Tesla’s autonomous cars. In the meanwhile, Tesla seems to be setting the basis for self-driving cars by adding ride-sharing capability to its app.
Tesla’s app, Version 4.3.1, has many points concerning car sharing buried in its code.
For obvious reasons, the code does not include the ability to call a 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.