Tesla’s $35k Model 3 lives on, even if $39.5k Standard Plus hits ‘sweet spot’ for buyers

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 …

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 …

Tesla showcases Autopilot, Full Self-Driving tech in Autonomy Day (Live Blog)

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 22, 2019 Tesla is holding its Autonomy Day today, with the company inviting investors to its headquarters in Palo Alto, CA to get a deep dive into the company’s full self-driving initiatives. During the event, Tesla will be sharing its full self-driving roadmap to attendees. Several key executives involved …