Tesla owners set to win legislative protection from Supercharger blocking in CO

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on April 25, 2019 The Colorado electric vehicle (EV) community is set to benefit from legislation that will fine gas-powered violators for parking in EV charging spaces. The penalty prescribed is $150 plus a $32 surcharge. The bill, HB19-1298, recently passed the state congressional house and corresponding senate committee, and …

Tesla’s adaptive suspension is the perfect complement to its self-driving neural net

By Dacia J. Ferris Posted on April 24, 2019 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and recent Model S and Model X updates may usher in a new era for responsive vehicle suspension systems. The key lies within the FSD’s ability to predict driving paths. Improved versions of Tesla’s flagship vehicles were recently announced as under …

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 …