‘Tesla Killers’ are struggling to live up to their names

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on August 19, 2019 Given the struggles faced by most new electric vehicle (EV) releases over the last few years, it may be time to put away the phrase ‘Tesla Killer’ in favor of a more realistic label like ‘Tesla Kind-of Competitor.’ With brands like Faraday Future and Fisker Inc. …

Tesla patent reveals ‘High Speed Wiring’ design for full self-driving safety

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on August 19, 2019 Tesla has filed a recently-published patent application titled “High-Speed Wiring System Architecture” that addresses an important aspect of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite: redundancy. Traditional computer wiring systems often have no redundancy in their communications. Individual devices are connected to a central point (such as a …

Tesla Smart Summon takes on speed bumps and shadows in run up to V10 release

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on August 11, 2019 Tesla’s Smart Summon feature is in its fourth iteration, and Early Access Program participants are testing out the most updated capabilities. A deep blue metallic Model 3 featured in the most recent video published by YouTube channel ALL Electric is seen navigating from various parking spaces …