California police depts. going green with Teslas complain they’re ‘nearly unusable’ as squad cars
California police are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on Teslas to comply with the state's zero-emissions mandate, but some find them “almost useless” as patrol cars. Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill in 2020 mandating that all vehicles sold in California be zero-emissions by 2035, several municipalities have begun purchasing modified electric vehicles. […]
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Robovan, Robotaxi, humanoid robots
Tesla's recent “We, Robot” event showcased a number of innovations, including the long-awaited Robovan, stylish robotaxis, and the humanoid robot Optimus. These self-driving cars and robots will combine efficiency, flair, and cutting-edge technology to change the way we think about urban transportation. Get security alerts, tips from experts – Sign up for Cart Newsletter – […]
Tesla’s Optimus robots were partly controlled by humans: report
The walking, talking Optimus robot that stole the show at Elon Musk's glitzy CyberCab event in Hollywood last week was partially controlled remotely by a human, according to reports. The faceless, six-foot-tall figure served fruity cocktails, danced to techno music and chatted with guests. The Optimus bot was able to walk using artificial intelligence, but […]
Boeing job cuts, stocks hit records, Tesla’s Robotaxi
F/M Investments Senior Portfolio Manager Don Nesbitt shares market opportunities on “Making Money.” U.S. stocks continue to hit record highs for another week Boeing cuts thousands of employees Inflation is progressing faster than expected, especially food inflation. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns about US economy Hurricane Milton leaves damage as businesses try to recover Social […]
Tesla’s value drops $60bn after investors fail to hail self-driving ‘Cybercab’ | Automotive industry
Tesla shares fell 8% after the announcement of its long-awaited so-called robotaxis failed to excite investors, wiping about $60 billion from the company's value. The electric car maker's stock fell to $219.40 in early trading Friday after a Hollywood event in which CEO Elon Musk unveiled his much-touted self-driving car. Musk said the company would […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck gets military makeover with tactical twist
The future of apocalyptic vehicles is here thanks to a collaboration between Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance. Together, the two companies have unveiled the STING package for Tesla's Cybertruck, which transforms the Cybertruck into an incredible machine with advanced features tailored for survival and resilience. Explore how these enhancements make the Cybertruck more than just […]
The cyberbeast awakens: Tesla’s Cybertruck enters the battlefield
Cyberbeast History moves as fast as the weapons, so if you want to understand the power of technology, study the art of war. In the 1930s, military strategist General J.F.C. Fuller predicted that “the armies of the future will be besieged by hordes of motorized guerrillas, irregulars, or regular troops making use of the large […]
Tesla’s ‘Full Self Driving’ System Implicated in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Authorities in Washington state have confirmed that a Tesla car operating on Elon Musk’s “Full Self-Driving” system was involved in a fatal crash with a motorcycle. AP News Reports In a recent development, Washington State Police investigators determined that a 2022 Tesla Model S that struck and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was […]
Analyst had to intervene to keep Tesla’s full self-driving mode from crashing
Barron’s Senior Market Analysis Writer Paul La Monica discusses the uncertainty of investment returns on Barron’s Roundtable. Financial analysts Tesla CEO Elon Musk He suggested investors would need to try out the company’s so-called fully self-driving (FSD) feature to understand it, saying the company narrowly avoided a collision while testing the system. Truist Securities analyst […]
Tesla’s quarterly results miss estimates after price cuts hit bottom line
Constellation Research founder R Ray Wang analyzes Tesla and Google at Varney & Co. Tesla Inc. on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit margins that fell short of analysts’ expectations as the company ramps up efforts in self-driving technology while price cuts and incentives to stimulate sluggish demand continued to weigh on profits. Tesla’s second-quarter auto gross […]