Tesla Model Y heat pump takes on Model S resistive heating in defrosting showdown

By Joey Klender Posted on April 15, 2020 Tesla’s addition of a heat pump to the Model Y is designed to increase efficiency while controlling the cabin temperature of the electric crossover. While the Model Y was the first Tesla vehicle to receive this new feature, the performance of the heat pump in real-world settings …

Tesla targeted by Japanese electronics giant in cryptic lawsuit claiming patent infringement

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 18, 2020 Japanese electronics giant Sharp has filed a lawsuit against American electric car maker Tesla, alleging that the onboard communications equipment installed on the Model S, 3, and X are infringing on its patents. Sharp’s Tesla lawsuit comes not long after the Japanese firm also filed a case …

Tesla’s new traffic light icons in Autopilot code hints at automatic stopping to come

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 14, 2020 A recent Tesla update appears to be hinting at the potential rollout of features that would allow one of the company’s electric cars to stop automatically when they encounter stoplights and stop signs. These features, provided that they are released soon, would be a valuable step for …