Wal-Mart says it’s planning to test Tesla’s new electric trucks
Wal-Mart is planning to test Tesla’s electric trucks, the company said Friday. “We have a long history of testing new technology – including alternative-fuel trucks – and we are excited to be among the first to pilot this new heavy-duty electric vehicle,” the company said in a statement to CNBC.
Month: November 2017
This is Tesla’s big new all-electric truck – the Tesla Semi
Tesla has unveiled its all-electric semi truck, aptly dubbed the ‘Tesla Semi,’ as promised, and the resulting Class 8 transport vehicle is indeed a sight to behold. It boasts a considerable charge capacity, and has a very aesthetically distinct look, as you can see, which will obviously help it stand out from other commercial freight vehicles on the road.
Stolen Tesla is recovered after owner’s lawyer guides police with mobile app
Tesla’s vehicles are rarely stolen thanks to its always-on advanced GPS tracking feature. However, there are always a few non-techie thieves or joyriders who make the mistake and it can result in some satisfying justice, like when a Model S was briefly stolen in Vancouver and the owner gave live-instructions to the police while they were catching up with the thief.
Tesla’s massive Supercharger rest stops come online in California
Elektrek’s photos also show that the rooftops of the charging stations have solar panels, though the site notes that Tesla stations will still likely need to pull power from the local grid if things get busy.
SpaceX Is Launching The Top-Secret ‘Zuma’ Mission Tonight – Here’s What We Know
SpaceX is gearing up to launch a third top-secret spacecraft for the US government, a mission the company calls “Zuma” but has said little else about. The mystery satellite is slated to lift off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday between 8 pm and 10 pm ET, and SpaceX plans to broadcast the event live via YouTube starting about 15 minutes before launch.
Tesla Model 3 looks badass with aftermarket chrome delete, tint and wheels
With only a few hundred Tesla Model 3 out there, some of those early owners are already turning to aftermarket modifications. I think this rather simple one is my favorite yet. Earlier this month, we reported on Tesla Model 3 matching color aero wheel covers becoming a thing.
Elon Musk promises that Tesla Semi unveiling will ‘blow your mind’
Given how often Elon Musk tends to make bold promises that don’t exactly live up to the hype, you’d think that the outspoken Tesla CEO would have learned to cut down on the hyperbole by now. Most recently, Tesla’s actual production rate on the Model 3 is laughably behind schedule relative to Musk’s initial and overly optimistic projections.
A Self-Driving Truck Might Deliver Your Next Refrigerator
If you live in Southern California and you’ve ordered one of those fancy new smart refrigerators in the past few weeks, it may have hitched a ride to you on a robotruck.
Tesla is about to reveal its first electric big-rig – here’s what to look for
Tesla’s big rig will likely redefine the large tractor-trailer for the future. Expect a futuristic prototype, complete with a spaceship-like cab and a huge battery. Ironically, the freight business might be a better fit for Tesla’s technologies that the mass-market for passengers cars.
Where Self-Driving Cars Go to Learn
Last December, Uber clashed with California regulators when it tested its self-driving cars in San Francisco without permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The company was quickly ordered to shut down its trials. Uber’s executives called Mr. Ducey. “We responded by saying we weren’t going to hassle them,” Mr. Ducey said of Uber.