Tesla patents ‘fibrous foam architecture’, hinting at new seating material and interior trim to come

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Tesla has submitted a patent application for a “fibrous foam architecture” with claims that the manufacturing technique for seats and interior trim would create a more efficient and environmentally-sustainable process. The submitted patent explains that the current materials used for cushioning in traditional vehicle seats include foam …

Tesla Model 3, Model S regain Consumer Reports recommendation, citing “improved reliability”

By Joey Klender Posted on November 15, 2019 Tesla’s Model 3 and Model S sedans have both regained recommendations from American product testing group Consumer Reports. The two vehicles were removed from CR’s recommendations following numerous reports of quality issues, citing stuck latches and malfunctioning doors to name a few from Model 3 owners, and …

Tesla registers Cybertruck trademark ahead of November 21 unveiling

By Joey Klender Posted on November 14, 2019 Tesla has filed to register the name and logo for its yet-to-be-released “Cybertruck,” the name of its first all-electric pickup truck ahead of the vehicle’s unveiling event on November 21. According to GenSao of the TeslaMotorClub, The United States Patent and Trademark Office website shows Tesla, Inc. …