Tesla Autopilot video suggests that dogs are now recognized as pedestrian objects

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 13, 2019 It appears that Teslas are getting better and better at recognizing objects that are encountered in everyday inner-city driving. According to recent reports, for example, Autopilot appears to have gained the capability to recognize animals such as dogs.  The recent observations were shared by Tesla owner-enthusiast @greentheonly, …

Tesla’s European Gigafactory will be in Berlin and it’s starting with Model Y production

Posted on November 12, 2019 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the location for its European Gigafactory and it will be in Berlin, Germany. The factory will be responsible for the production of batteries, powertrains, and vehicles, starting with the company’s upcoming Model Y crossover. Musk made the revelation Tuesday afternoon, following an announcement he …

Tesla Autopilot nears 2 billion miles driven, Full-Self Driving continues to improve

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 12, 2019 It appears that Tesla Autopilot is closing in on yet another milestone. Just a year after reaching its 1 billionth real-world mile in Autopilot, the electric car maker’s fleet of vehicles appears to have traveled yet another billion miles, providing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving initiative with a total …