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Tesla Working Feverishly On New Roadster

Tesla Working Feverishly On New Roadster

Posted On: February 10, 2022
Tesla's product roadmap announced at the January 2022 earnings call was a bit disappointing for many because it confirmed that the Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster would not launch this year.While Elon Musk said the Cybertruck and Semi would hopefully launch in 2023, the Roadster didn’t even get an estimated launch date.Reservation holders need not despair, though. Tesla chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, said the carmaker is working feverishly on the Roadster. He provided a rather unexpected update on the Roadster program on Spike’s Ca . . . [More]





Tesla Working Feverishly On New Roadster

Tesla Working Feverishly On New Roadster

Posted On: February 10, 2022
Tesla's product roadmap announced at the January 2022 earnings call was a bit disappointing for many because it confirmed that the Cybertruck, Semi and Roadster would not launch this year.While Elon Musk said the Cybertruck and Semi would hopefully launch in 2023, the Roadster didn’t even get an estimated launch date.Reservation holders need not despair, though. Tesla chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, said the carmaker is working feverishly on the Roadster. He provided a rather unexpected update on the Roadster program on Spike’s Ca . . . [More]



Teslas Revenue In China Increased By 100 Percent

Teslas Revenue In China Increased By 100 Percent

Posted On: February 10, 2022
According to Tesla's recent 10-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the automaker increased its income in China by more than 100 percent for the second year in a row.As reported by Teslarati, Tesla China showed an annual revenue of around $13.8 billion in 2021. During the previous year, the automaker had a revenue of $6.7 billion. Looking back to 2019, Tesla's revenue in China was at about $2.98 billion.If you compare Tesla's revenue in China between 2020 and 2021, it amounts to an increase of nearly 109 percent year-over-ye . . . [More]





Teslas Revenue In China Increased By 100 Percent

Teslas Revenue In China Increased By 100 Percent

Posted On: February 10, 2022
According to Tesla's recent 10-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the automaker increased its income in China by more than 100 percent for the second year in a row.As reported by Teslarati, Tesla China showed an annual revenue of around $13.8 billion in 2021. During the previous year, the automaker had a revenue of $6.7 billion. Looking back to 2019, Tesla's revenue in China was at about $2.98 billion.If you compare Tesla's revenue in China between 2020 and 2021, it amounts to an increase of nearly 109 percent year-over-ye . . . [More]



Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete

Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete

Posted On: February 10, 2022
There's been some discussion over Twitter and online forums about Tesla, Uber, and Lyft. The biggest question and discussion I'm seeing is around, Will Tesla make Uber and Lyft Obsolete? That is, will Tesla put Uber and Lyft out of business?The answer to this question depends on several things and I'll go over what those are now, along with what I think Tesla, Uber, and Lyft should each do individually.As you probably know, if you've been reading my articles, Tesla is working on software that will allow a Tesla vehicle to drive itself, FSD Ri . . . [More]





Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete

Will Tesla Make Uber and Lyft Obsolete

Posted On: February 10, 2022
There's been some discussion over Twitter and online forums about Tesla, Uber, and Lyft. The biggest question and discussion I'm seeing is around, Will Tesla make Uber and Lyft Obsolete? That is, will Tesla put Uber and Lyft out of business?The answer to this question depends on several things and I'll go over what those are now, along with what I think Tesla, Uber, and Lyft should each do individually.As you probably know, if you've been reading my articles, Tesla is working on software that will allow a Tesla vehicle to drive itself, FSD Ri . . . [More]



1956: Huge UFO Observed and Tracked Over Paris

1956: Huge UFO Observed and Tracked Over Paris

Posted On: February 9, 2022
The year is 1956, the place, Orly Airport, Paris France, there was a Huge UFO tracked and observed for several hours.On February 19th, 1956 at about 2250 hours, the air traffic controllers at Orly Airport were astonished to see a blip appear on their radar screens that was twice the size of a conventional aircraft. It appeared to cruise around, hover, then accelerate at fantastic speeds, and was tracked for a total of four hours. Shortly after it first showed up on radar, the unknown object was directly over Gometz-le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), . . . [More]





1956: Huge UFO Observed and Tracked Over Paris

1956: Huge UFO Observed and Tracked Over Paris

Posted On: February 9, 2022
The year is 1956, the place, Orly Airport, Paris France, there was a Huge UFO tracked and observed for several hours.On February 19th, 1956 at about 2250 hours, the air traffic controllers at Orly Airport were astonished to see a blip appear on their radar screens that was twice the size of a conventional aircraft. It appeared to cruise around, hover, then accelerate at fantastic speeds, and was tracked for a total of four hours. Shortly after it first showed up on radar, the unknown object was directly over Gometz-le-Chatel (Seine et Oise), . . . [More]



President Joe Biden Finally Says the Word Tesla

President Joe Biden Finally Says the Word Tesla

Posted On: February 9, 2022
President Joe Biden has finally uttered the word 'Tesla' in a speech, recognizing the company as the country’s 'largest electric vehicle manufacturer.'Since Biden’s Presidency began in 2021, he has recognized the U.S.’ need for electric vehicles. However, Biden has stuck to commending legacy automakers like General Motors and Ford, two companies who have notable E.V. programs, but not to the capacity that Tesla does.Earlier today, Biden delivered a speech, which the White House labeled as President Biden Delivers Remarks on Rebuilding Ou . . . [More]





President Joe Biden Finally Says the Word Tesla

President Joe Biden Finally Says the Word Tesla

Posted On: February 9, 2022
President Joe Biden has finally uttered the word 'Tesla' in a speech, recognizing the company as the country’s 'largest electric vehicle manufacturer.'Since Biden’s Presidency began in 2021, he has recognized the U.S.’ need for electric vehicles. However, Biden has stuck to commending legacy automakers like General Motors and Ford, two companies who have notable E.V. programs, but not to the capacity that Tesla does.Earlier today, Biden delivered a speech, which the White House labeled as President Biden Delivers Remarks on Rebuilding Ou . . . [More]



Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla

Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla

Posted On: February 9, 2022
The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times, Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908.Sales of cars powered solely by batteries surged in the United States, Europe and China last year, while deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles were stagnant. Demand for electric cars is so strong that manufacturers are requiring buyers to put down deposi . . . [More]





Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla

Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla

Posted On: February 9, 2022
The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times, Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908.Sales of cars powered solely by batteries surged in the United States, Europe and China last year, while deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles were stagnant. Demand for electric cars is so strong that manufacturers are requiring buyers to put down deposi . . . [More]



Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Is To Die For

Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Is To Die For

Posted On: February 9, 2022
Sandy Munro, from the consulting company, Munro and Associates, looked at the under belly of the Tesla Model S Plaid and said he was surprised at the minimal number of casting materials there are in Tesla's vehicles. He says they are leaving all other vehicle manufacturers in the dust.Because you are getting rid of so many bits and pieces that you don't need, it makes the design slick and easy to build and maintain. Sandy likes the tight build in the Model S Plaid and that most people aren't able to build like that.After pulling off the cover o . . . [More]





Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Is To Die For

Sandy Munro Says Tesla Model S Plaid Is To Die For

Posted On: February 9, 2022
Sandy Munro, from the consulting company, Munro and Associates, looked at the under belly of the Tesla Model S Plaid and said he was surprised at the minimal number of casting materials there are in Tesla's vehicles. He says they are leaving all other vehicle manufacturers in the dust.Because you are getting rid of so many bits and pieces that you don't need, it makes the design slick and easy to build and maintain. Sandy likes the tight build in the Model S Plaid and that most people aren't able to build like that.After pulling off the cover o . . . [More]



Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning

Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning aman1985 Tue, 02/08/2022 - 15:57 Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning February 9, 2022 by Kirk Rafferty, Senior Solution Architect, Rackspace Technology Machine learning (ML) is more than just the buzzword du jour, and it’s gone from computer science labs to the real world at lightning speed. There are two types of . . . [More]





Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning

Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning aman1985 Tue, 02/08/2022 - 15:57 Build a Better Business Strategy with Machine Learning February 9, 2022 by Kirk Rafferty, Senior Solution Architect, Rackspace Technology Machine learning (ML) is more than just the buzzword du jour, and it’s gone from computer science labs to the real world at lightning speed. There are two types of . . . [More]



Teslas Employee Headcount Nears 100000 in 2021

Teslas Employee Headcount Nears 100000 in 2021

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Tesla is employing nearly 100,000 people across its facilities, thanks to an over 40 percent increase in the company’s workforce in 2021.Tesla revealed in its 10-K filing with the SECthat it employed 99290 employees as of December 31, 2021. This is a substantial increase from how many people the company had employed at the end of 2020. Tesla reported an employee headcount of 70,757 people at the end of 2020.The figures only count full-time employees.It is no secret Tesla has a quickly expanding business. As the company continues to increase v . . . [More]





Teslas Employee Headcount Nears 100000 in 2021

Teslas Employee Headcount Nears 100000 in 2021

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Tesla is employing nearly 100,000 people across its facilities, thanks to an over 40 percent increase in the company’s workforce in 2021.Tesla revealed in its 10-K filing with the SECthat it employed 99290 employees as of December 31, 2021. This is a substantial increase from how many people the company had employed at the end of 2020. Tesla reported an employee headcount of 70,757 people at the end of 2020.The figures only count full-time employees.It is no secret Tesla has a quickly expanding business. As the company continues to increase v . . . [More]



Hertz Reaffirms Massive Tesla Order Again

Hertz Reaffirms Massive Tesla Order Again

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Recently, a Tesla owner discovered two car carrier trailers outside the Hertz rental car center in Santa Clara, California. One of the trailers had Tesla Model 3 cars still on it while the other one was unloaded completely.Reddit user u/AegisPrecipitate displayed a pic of this event from the front camera recording via his Tesla’s USBflash drive which is used to record Sentry Mode events and clips whenever the horn is pressed.Rental car giant Hertz ordered 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars to add to its rental fleet last year. Since then, analysts an . . . [More]





Hertz Reaffirms Massive Tesla Order Again

Hertz Reaffirms Massive Tesla Order Again

Posted On: February 8, 2022
Recently, a Tesla owner discovered two car carrier trailers outside the Hertz rental car center in Santa Clara, California. One of the trailers had Tesla Model 3 cars still on it while the other one was unloaded completely.Reddit user u/AegisPrecipitate displayed a pic of this event from the front camera recording via his Tesla’s USBflash drive which is used to record Sentry Mode events and clips whenever the horn is pressed.Rental car giant Hertz ordered 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars to add to its rental fleet last year. Since then, analysts an . . . [More]



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