Tesla Should Be the First Company to Achieve Level 4 Autonomy: A Brief History of Autonomous Driving in December 2022While Tesla is behind admittedly optimistic timelines, the automaker is poised to become the first company that will achieve every subsequent level of autonomy.In preparation for the autonomous future to come, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determined five distinct levels of autonomous driving in 2013.A summation of these levels is as follows: Level 0: Manual driving by a human, with no computer assistance. Level 1: Steering or acceleration can be controlled by the vehicle. Level 2: An integrated driver assistance system comprised of both steering and acceleration/deceleration utilizing environmental data. Level 3: A more compl
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Tesla Should Be the First Company to Achieve Level 4 Autonomy: A Brief History of Autonomous…
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Key Takeaways from Tesla’s Revolutionary AI Day 2022
Tesla is changing the course of history with its second revolutionary AI Day event: Optimus Humanoid Robot Fully-functioning prototype tested and demonstrated for the first time with no additional cranes or supports. The robot can walk, move, wave, and operates with ten fingers. Powered by the same Full Self-Driving Computer that’s in a Tesla. Possible for the robot to pick up boxes, and runs on Autopilot neural networks re-trained for a robot. The robot can view the world through neural networks. Second prototype with Tesla-designed and built actuators, battery packs, and computer that will be similar to the production version. Optimus will be able to move fingers independently, with opposable thumbs. The goal is to create a humanoid robot that’s usable as quickly
Key Takeaways from Tesla’s Revolutionary AI Day 2022
State Incentives for Buying & Owning a Tesla: A 41-State Breakdown
A majority of states, 41 in total, offer an incentive on the purchase and ownership of a new or used electric vehicle and/or solar incentives. Alabama Customers that use the utility company Alabama Power can receive a discounted rate on energy during off-peak hours. Alaska Similarly, CEA offers a $200 bill credit for up to 2 residential chargers, Alaska Electric Light and Power offers reduced rate EV charging during off-peak hours, and Alaska Power & Telephone Company offers customers with an EV that has a battery over 14kWh a $1,000 incentive. Arizona Customers can receive a Reduced Vehicle License Tax, carpool lane access, and up to a $1,000 state credit for Solar. Additionally, SRP, AP, and Tucson Electric Power offer reduced electricity rates for electric vehicle own
State Incentives for Buying & Owning a Tesla: A 41-State Breakdown
A Close-Up of Tesla’s New Quicksilver Color, and Full Self-Driving Hardware
YouTube: Josip Ricov Tesla showcased the new Quicksilver color at the Zurich auto show, giving us a closer look at Tesla’s first new paint color — and Full Self-Driving hardware in years. Quicksilver is outfitted on a Model Y Performance, offering an aesthetic that complements the multi-layered color well alongside blacked-out design elements. There are as many as thirteen layers of paint that come together to create a unique shade of silver that’s darker than a standard silver metallic. It’s still distinctly lighter than the Midnight Silver Metallic that Quicksilver is replacing in the European market. Th
A Close-Up of Tesla’s New Quicksilver Color, and Full Self-Driving Hardware
Tesla Introduces a Steering Wheel Retrofit for Model S and Model X: The End of the Yoke?
Tesla has introduced a steering wheel retrofit for the current-generation Model S and Model X, which originally came equipped with “Yoke Steering.” The retrofit is available via Tesla’s shop, and is designed for Model S and Model X vehicles that were produced in 2021 through 2022. Its goal is to retrofit the uniquely-functional “yoke” steering wheel introduced in the most recent Model S/X interior refresh with a more conventional round steering wheel. While it adds a traditional round shape, the premium vegan leather nonetheless features heating as well as the standing omission of commonplace stalks and shifters. This comes as Tesla has made the newly-designed round steering wheel
Tesla Introduces a Steering Wheel Retrofit for Model S and Model X: The End of the Yoke?
The State of Full Self-Driving Hardware 4.0 As It’s Being Delivered to Customers
Image Credit: jasondclinton via Reddit The first Model X customer has taken delivery of a vehicle with the latest Full Self-Driving Hardware 4.0: here’s what Tesla customers can expect. Summary Full Self-Driving Hardware 4.0 is the latest generation of Autopilot/Full Self-Driving Hardware. It replaces the current Hardware 3.0 version, which was introduced in 2019 as Tesla’s own custom Full Self-Driving Computer. Hardware 4.0 is roughly twice as powerful as its predecessor, with more detailed specifications of its Exynos-based processor and chip design revealed in a recent teardown. It additionally features 5-megapixel camera sensors, upgraded from 1.2- megap
The State of Full Self-Driving Hardware 4.0 As It’s Being Delivered to Customers
Tesla’s Next Vehicle: A Smaller, Cheaper Model Y?
Tesla may be planning to produce a smaller, more affordable version of Model Y designed for immense scale according to new reports. The premise behind the next new Tesla model should essentially be a smaller version of Model Y: an electric crossover sharing much of the same features and functionality, built on Tesla’s more cost-effective next-generation vehicle platform. Cost savings for the new platform will be passed on to consumers in the form of a starting price that could be half of the current starting price of Model Y. This may be the $25,000 ‘Model 2’-equivalent vehicle that Tesla plans to introduce later this year. The production goal for the new vehicle will be four-million units per year, with the first production lines being built at the currently-in-construction
Tesla’s Next Vehicle: A Smaller, Cheaper Model Y?
Tesla Maintenance: What Needs to Be Replaced and When?
Tesla’s require inherently less maintenance as sophisticated electric vehicles: this is what new and used owners should expect to replace at recommended intervals. It’s important to highlight that a benefit of not having an internal-combustion engine means a lack of oil changes, fuel filters, spark plug replacements, or emission checks. Cabin Air Filter The first maintenance item that Tesla recommends replacing is the cabin air filter, which filters air coming through the air conditioning with pollen prevention and even state-of-the-art biohazard protection. As a result, Model 3 and Model Y should have their air filter replaced every two years. The cost from Tesla: $17 The larger filter on Model S and Model X should be replaced once every three years. The cost from
Tesla Maintenance: What Needs to Be Replaced and When?
Which Tesla Models Qualify for the New $7,500 Tax Credit?
A newly-revised version of the electric vehicle tax credit has been renewed for Tesla: these are the models that are expected to once again qualify. As there are numerous stipulations for buyers to consider, here is a breakdown of how Tesla’s lineup will look once the tax credit is available: Model 3 Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive The base configuration of Model 3, now simply known as Model 3 or Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, will be eligible at its purchase price of $46,990. Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive New orders for the upgraded configuration of Model 3 featuring longer range and a Dual Motor setup have been temporarily halted by Tesla. While the configuration held a starting price of $57,990, it’s plausible that Tesla will reduce the price to under $55,000 in order to be a qu
Which Tesla Models Qualify for the New $7,500 Tax Credit?
How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Tesla Battery?
Tesla is known for its cutting-edge electric cars that are designed to be both efficient and environmentally friendly. The batteries that power these cars are a key component of their success, but what happens when those batteries need to be replaced? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the cost of replacing a Tesla battery. First, it’s important to understand that Tesla batteries are designed to last for many years and hundreds of thousands of miles. In fact, the company offers a warranty that covers battery degradation over time, so it’s unlikely that most Tesla owners will need to replace their battery anytime soon. However, if a battery does need to be replaced, the cost can vary depending on several factors. One of the biggest factors is the model of the car. Tesla
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