Tesla rolls out improved Model S/X battery thermal management software amid HK fire investigation

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 15, 2019 Tesla is rolling out a software update that improves the longevity of the Model S and Model X’s batteries by optimizing the thermal management system of the flagship sedan and SUV’s battery packs. The safety update is being rolled out to the Model S and X fleet …

The Tesla Effect is reaching critical mass, and it could put Big Oil on the defensive

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 12, 2019 Headed by vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, the electric car revolution is showing no signs of stopping. The auto landscape today is very different from what it was years ago. Before, only Tesla and a few automakers were pushing electric cars, and the Model S was …

How could Tesla’s Sentry Mode be taken more seriously by law enforcement?

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on May 10, 2019 Tesla’s Sentry Mode has been making headlines since it launched in February this year, capturing outrageous acts of vandalism, theft, and even a hit-and-run by a local politician. Despite the publicity, however, it doesn’t seem as though the unique security feature is necessarily moving things along …