Tesla is patenting a clever way to train Autopilot with augmented camera images

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 16, 2020 Tesla is currently tackling what could only be described as its biggest challenge to date. In his Master Plan, Part Deux, CEO Elon Musk envisioned a fleet of zero-emissions vehicles that are capable of driving on their own. Tesla has made steps towards this goal with improvements …

Tesla Model Y heat pump takes on Model S resistive heating in defrosting showdown

By Joey Klender Posted on April 15, 2020 Tesla’s addition of a heat pump to the Model Y is designed to increase efficiency while controlling the cabin temperature of the electric crossover. While the Model Y was the first Tesla vehicle to receive this new feature, the performance of the heat pump in real-world settings …

Tesla targeted by Japanese electronics giant in cryptic lawsuit claiming patent infringement

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 18, 2020 Japanese electronics giant Sharp has filed a lawsuit against American electric car maker Tesla, alleging that the onboard communications equipment installed on the Model S, 3, and X are infringing on its patents. Sharp’s Tesla lawsuit comes not long after the Japanese firm also filed a case …