Tesla owners set to win legislative protection from Supercharger blocking in CO

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on April 25, 2019 The Colorado electric vehicle (EV) community is set to benefit from legislation that will fine gas-powered violators for parking in EV charging spaces. The penalty prescribed is $150 plus a $32 surcharge. The bill, HB19-1298, recently passed the state congressional house and corresponding senate committee, and …

Tesla’s $35k Model 3 lives on, even if $39.5k Standard Plus hits ‘sweet spot’ for buyers

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 24, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has stated that while the $35,000 Standard Model 3 is currently an off-menu item, the vehicle will continue to be offered as an option for electric car buyers. Addressing the vehicle during the Q1 2019 earnings call, Elon Musk noted that the $35,000 …

Tesla’s adaptive suspension is the perfect complement to its self-driving neural net

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on April 24, 2019 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and recent Model S and Model X updates may usher in a new era for responsive vehicle suspension systems. The key lies within the FSD’s ability to predict driving paths. Improved versions of Tesla’s flagship vehicles were recently announced as under …