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 …
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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 …
Tesla’s Autonomy Day highlights Elon Musk’s vision for a full self-driving future without LiDAR
By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 23, 2019 Elon Musk did not mince his words when he was asked about LiDAR during Tesla’s recently-held Autonomy Day, an event that featured a deep dive into the company’s full self-driving strategies and initiatives. Ever the bold CEO, Musk noted that LiDAR is unnecessary for vehicles to achieve …