Tesla patent reveals steering wheel design with dual touchpads and gesture controls

By Joey Klender Posted on February 7, 2020 Tesla has submitted a new patent for an updated steering wheel design with integrated touchpads, gesture controls, and haptic feedback. Small touchpads located on both sides of the steering wheel would provide improved user experience through gesture controls, notes Tesla in its patent filing. By incorporating everyday …

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk greets Starship Career Day hopefuls at festive event

By Nicole Arce Posted on February 6, 2020 SpaceX chief and founder Elon Musk attended the company’s Career Day at the Boca Chica facility in Texas on Thursday. Musk was seen at the Stargate building talking to local news outlets and speaking with a few job seekers in attendance. Twitter user @MartePaa shares a video …

Tesla improves worker safety, halves injuries at Fremont plant in 2019

By Joey Klender Posted on February 6, 2020 Tesla reduced the number of injuries within the production lines in its Fremont plant. The company released a blog post stating the number of incidents that harmed workers was reduced by more than 50% in 2019 compared to 2018. Statistics shared by the company stated the decrease …