Tesla lowers Model S and Model X price, standardizes battery pack strategy

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 1, 2019 Following Tesla’s launch of the highly-anticipated $35,000 Standard Model 3, the electric car maker has implemented price adjustments for its flagship Model S and Model X line. With the recent reductions in place, versions of the Model S and X now cost up to $18,000 less than …

Tesla’s automatic emergency braking saves Model X owner from high-speed collision

By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 23, 2019 A Tesla Model X owner is thanking his all-electric SUV’s automatic emergency braking system after the safety feature helped avoid a severe high-speed accident. The incident, which transpired on the crossing of Bissonnet St. in Houston, TX, was recorded on the Model X’s built-in dashcam, and later …

Elon Musk explains why Tesla is using custom-built hardware for Full Self-Driving

By Simon Alvarez Posted on February 20, 2019 ARK Invest founder and CIO Cathie Wood and analyst Tasha Keeney featured Elon Musk in a recent episode of the firm’s weekly For Your Innovation podcast, where the Tesla CEO explained the rationale behind the electric car maker’s decision to develop a custom-built hardware solution for future …