Tesla Software Updates Speed Up Recalls

In a recent analysis, Reuters addresses Tesla's over-the-air software update capability and its association with recalls. It also compares Tesla to other automakers related to how many recalls are handled, and of those, how many were taken care of with a software update.The publication is clear that Tesla's software updates are able to execute recalls quickly and efficiently. It also suggests that rival automakers may be jealous. However, on the flip side, Reuters addresses the potential risks involved as cars become more like rolling computer . . . [More]

Tesla Software Updates Speed Up Recalls

In a recent analysis, Reuters addresses Tesla's over-the-air software update capability and its association with recalls. It also compares Tesla to other automakers related to how many recalls are handled, and of those, how many were taken care of with a software update.The publication is clear that Tesla's software updates are able to execute recalls quickly and efficiently. It also suggests that rival automakers may be jealous. However, on the flip side, Reuters addresses the potential risks involved as cars become more like rolling computer . . . [More]

Tesla Software Update 2022.8

Tesla has started deploying their latest software update, 2022.8, which was first detected by the iOS-based Stats App this morning.The release notes aren’t available yet, but this version is expected to disable Boombox when the car is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse. Elon Musk called the NHTSA the fun-police for making them turn off the feature.According to the safety agency, the ability to play custom sounds while driving may obscure the federally mandated Pedestrian Warning System sounds.Transport Canada has not issued the same recall, so h . . . [More]

Tesla Software Update 2022.8

Tesla has started deploying their latest software update, 2022.8, which was first detected by the iOS-based Stats App this morning.The release notes aren’t available yet, but this version is expected to disable Boombox when the car is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse. Elon Musk called the NHTSA the fun-police for making them turn off the feature.According to the safety agency, the ability to play custom sounds while driving may obscure the federally mandated Pedestrian Warning System sounds.Transport Canada has not issued the same recall, so h . . . [More]

1954: UFO Fleet Over Tuscany

The year is 1954, the place, Rome, Italy. A football match was ground to a halt when unidentified flying objects were spotted above a stadium in Florence. On October 27, 1954, a typically crisp autumn day in Tuscany. The mighty Fiorentina club was playing against its local rival Pistoiese.Ten-thousand fans were watching in the concrete bowl of the Stadio Artemi Franchi. But just after half-time the stadium fell eerily silent, then a roar went up from the crowd. The spectators were no longer watching the match, but were looking up at the sky, fi . . . [More]

1954: UFO Fleet Over Tuscany

The year is 1954, the place, Rome, Italy. A football match was ground to a halt when unidentified flying objects were spotted above a stadium in Florence. On October 27, 1954, a typically crisp autumn day in Tuscany. The mighty Fiorentina club was playing against its local rival Pistoiese.Ten-thousand fans were watching in the concrete bowl of the Stadio Artemi Franchi. But just after half-time the stadium fell eerily silent, then a roar went up from the crowd. The spectators were no longer watching the match, but were looking up at the sky, fi . . . [More]

The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers

The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers aman1985 Thu, 03/03/2022 - 15:27 The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers March 3, 2022 by Kamalpreet Badasha, Content Marketer, Rackspace Technology Rackspace Technology® is known for Fanatical Experience™ — and that’s not just something we deliver for our customers. We also create it fo . . . [More]

The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers

The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers aman1985 Thu, 03/03/2022 - 15:27 The Evolution of Rookie-O: Onboarding a New Class of Remote Rackers March 3, 2022 by Kamalpreet Badasha, Content Marketer, Rackspace Technology Rackspace Technology® is known for Fanatical Experience™ — and that’s not just something we deliver for our customers. We also create it fo . . . [More]

Tesla Model Y Arrives in Ireland

The first Tesla Model Ys have arrived to Ireland and deliveries will start very soon. Once Giga Berlin is launched, car deliveries will become more frequent and stable to meet the growing demand in Europe.Cargo vessels with Tesla Model Y onboard moored off the coast of Ireland. According to Tesla ship tracker Hyperion Ray and a New Ireland-specific ship were carrying the compact SUVs for the local market. The unloading of the ships has already begun and the first Model Ys have landed on Irish soil. On Monday, Twitter user @shortword shared phot . . . [More]

Tesla Model Y Arrives in Ireland

The first Tesla Model Ys have arrived to Ireland and deliveries will start very soon. Once Giga Berlin is launched, car deliveries will become more frequent and stable to meet the growing demand in Europe.Cargo vessels with Tesla Model Y onboard moored off the coast of Ireland. According to Tesla ship tracker Hyperion Ray and a New Ireland-specific ship were carrying the compact SUVs for the local market. The unloading of the ships has already begun and the first Model Ys have landed on Irish soil. On Monday, Twitter user @shortword shared phot . . . [More]

We Could Make A 600 Mile Tesla Model S

Tesla CEOElon Musk responded today to a tweet from one of his prominent supporters, Whole Mars Catalog, related to the range of electric cars.Whole Mars Catalog wrote that Lucid delivered the first series-produced electric car with a range of roughly 500 miles, but Tesla will be the first to mass-produce one.The longest-range version of the Lucid Air has an EPACombined range of 520 miles. The longest range Tesla Model S has an EPACombined range of 405 miles.Well, Elon Musk responded that a 600-mile Tesla Model S could've been made 12 months a . . . [More]

We Could Make A 600 Mile Tesla Model S

Tesla CEOElon Musk responded today to a tweet from one of his prominent supporters, Whole Mars Catalog, related to the range of electric cars.Whole Mars Catalog wrote that Lucid delivered the first series-produced electric car with a range of roughly 500 miles, but Tesla will be the first to mass-produce one.The longest-range version of the Lucid Air has an EPACombined range of 520 miles. The longest range Tesla Model S has an EPACombined range of 405 miles.Well, Elon Musk responded that a 600-mile Tesla Model S could've been made 12 months a . . . [More]

Chinese Tesla village

A Tesla owner in China has convinced 30 of his fellow villagers into buying the electric car and in the process has turned his small home village into a Tesla village.They now have so many Model Y.s they offer them as adventurous accommodation for tourists visiting the remote village in Yunnan province in southwestern China.Owner in China literally turns his village into a Tesla village. As the 1st Tesla owner in the village, he referred others to buy Tesla. Now the village has more than 30 Teslas. Villagers use Model Y.s as extra hotel rooms . . . [More]

Chinese Tesla village

A Tesla owner in China has convinced 30 of his fellow villagers into buying the electric car and in the process has turned his small home village into a Tesla village.They now have so many Model Y.s they offer them as adventurous accommodation for tourists visiting the remote village in Yunnan province in southwestern China.Owner in China literally turns his village into a Tesla village. As the 1st Tesla owner in the village, he referred others to buy Tesla. Now the village has more than 30 Teslas. Villagers use Model Y.s as extra hotel rooms . . . [More]

Over 200 Tesla Model Ys Were Spotted at Giga Texas

Over 200 Model Ys were spotted at Giga Texas, maybe in preparation for first deliveries. According to the company, the vehicles made in Texas have a structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells.At the end of January 2022, Tesla said that it expects to receive final certificates soon before mass production of Model Y at Giga Texas. However, during this period, we have seen dozens of Model Ysproduced at the factory near the building, and in some cases, some of them were transported on trailers from Giga Texas.Jeff Roberts spotted something inte . . . [More]

Over 200 Tesla Model Ys Were Spotted at Giga Texas

Over 200 Model Ys were spotted at Giga Texas, maybe in preparation for first deliveries. According to the company, the vehicles made in Texas have a structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells.At the end of January 2022, Tesla said that it expects to receive final certificates soon before mass production of Model Y at Giga Texas. However, during this period, we have seen dozens of Model Ysproduced at the factory near the building, and in some cases, some of them were transported on trailers from Giga Texas.Jeff Roberts spotted something inte . . . [More]

Tesla Inks Supply Agreement With Australias Core Lithium

Tesla entered into a legally binding Term Sheet agreement with Australian lithium producer Core Lithium. As per the agreement, Core Lithium will supply up to 110,000 tonnes of Li2O spodumene concentrate to Tesla over a term of 4 years.Core Lithium is thrilled to have reached this agreement with Tesla and look forward to further growing this relationship in the years to come. Tesla is a world leader in electric vehicles, and its investment in offtake and interest in our expansion plans for downstream processing are very encouraging, said Core . . . [More]

Tesla Inks Supply Agreement With Australias Core Lithium

Tesla entered into a legally binding Term Sheet agreement with Australian lithium producer Core Lithium. As per the agreement, Core Lithium will supply up to 110,000 tonnes of Li2O spodumene concentrate to Tesla over a term of 4 years.Core Lithium is thrilled to have reached this agreement with Tesla and look forward to further growing this relationship in the years to come. Tesla is a world leader in electric vehicles, and its investment in offtake and interest in our expansion plans for downstream processing are very encouraging, said Core . . . [More]

Why Hasnt Big Auto Caught Up To Tesla?

Prior to the rise of Tesla, conventional wisdom held that it would be practically impossible for a startup company to challenge the behemoths of Big Auto. When economics professors explained the concept of barriers to entry, the auto industry was usually example #1. Selling cars in volume requires not only massive industrial resources, but a highly complex supply chain and dealer network, so a startup couldn't possibly compete.Events have shown that that model wasn't valid, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that it was no longer valid . . . [More]

Why Hasnt Big Auto Caught Up To Tesla?

Prior to the rise of Tesla, conventional wisdom held that it would be practically impossible for a startup company to challenge the behemoths of Big Auto. When economics professors explained the concept of barriers to entry, the auto industry was usually example #1. Selling cars in volume requires not only massive industrial resources, but a highly complex supply chain and dealer network, so a startup couldn't possibly compete.Events have shown that that model wasn't valid, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that it was no longer valid . . . [More]