Tesla is patenting a clever way to train Autopilot with augmented camera images

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 16, 2020 Tesla is currently tackling what could only be described as its biggest challenge to date. In his Master Plan, Part Deux, CEO Elon Musk envisioned a fleet of zero-emissions vehicles that are capable of driving on their own. Tesla has made steps towards this goal with improvements …

Tesla Model Y vs Model 3 casting comparison shows that legacy auto’s ‘soil-your-pants’ moment is at hand

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 12, 2020 Back in April 2018, automotive teardown expert Sandy Munro mentioned that if Tesla had contracted an experienced automaker to produce the early-production Model 3’s body, the electric car maker would have “wiped the floor with everybody.” This is because from the suspension down, the Model 3 was …

Tesla’s ventilator is using a Model 3 touchscreen and other car parts

By Joey Klender Posted on April 5, 2020 Tesla has released a video that highlights the company’s ventilator manufacturing process, which incorporates parts from its all-electric vehicles. The video update was shared via Twitter on Sunday and shows a group of masked Tesla employees, including VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, working in an engineering …