tesla Tesla Unveils Custom Self-Driving Chip, Plans Robo-Taxi Fleet Tesla reveals a custom-built neural network chip for its vehicles and announces plans to launch a robo-taxi network next year, dismissing LiDAR technology as unnecessary.
tesla Tesla Bets Big on Self-Driving Tech and Robotaxi Network Tesla outlines its ambitious plan to activate self-driving software in over a million vehicles and launch a driverless ride-hailing service to rival Uber.
tesla Tesla Slashes Board Size to Seven Amid SEC Settlement Demands Tesla reduces its board of directors by more than a third to just seven members as part of an ongoing effort to increase independence following last year's SEC settlement.
tesla Tesla Announces Major Price Hike for Future Self-Driving Feature Tesla plans to raise the cost of its Full Self-Driving option by over $3,000 starting in May. The price increase precedes the company's upcoming Investor Autonomy Day and the rollout of its new Hardware 3 processing chip.
spacex SpaceX Falcon Heavy Prepares for First Commercial Mission The SpaceX Falcon Heavy is set to launch its first real payload, the Arabsat-6A communications satellite, marking a significant shift in the heavy-lift space industry. This upgraded Block 5 rocket promises cheaper access to orbit for massive objects.
spacex SpaceX Completes First Tethered Hop for Starship Prototype SpaceX successfully executes the first tethered test jump of its Starhopper prototype in South Texas, marking a crucial early milestone for the Starship program.
elon musk Elon Musk Calls SEC Contempt Request a Radical Interpretation of Settlement Elon Musk fights back against SEC contempt charges by arguing the agency misinterprets his Twitter agreement. He claims his production volume tweet complies with Tesla's internal policies.
tesla Tesla Opens Model Y Orders With 2020 Production Target Tesla now accepts $2,500 deposits for the Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV sharing 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3. Production begins in late 2020, with prices ranging from $39,000 to $60,000 depending on the variant.
tesla Tesla Reveals Model Y Electric SUV With Fall 2020 Launch Tesla officially unveils the Model Y, a mid-sized electric SUV that closely resembles the Model 3 but offers more space and a panoramic roof. The vehicle is set to hit the market in fall 2020 with prices ranging from $39,000 to $60,000.
tesla Tesla Prepares to Unveil Model Y Compact SUV in Los Angeles Tesla reveals its highly anticipated Model Y compact SUV tonight in Los Angeles, streaming live for registered viewers. The vehicle promises to be slightly larger and more expensive than the Model 3, though manufacturing details remain the key focus.
tesla Tesla Unveils Model Y Crossover SUV Starting at $39,000 Tesla introduces the Model Y, a seven-seat electric SUV priced between $39,000 and $60,000. The vehicle shares 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3 to streamline manufacturing.
sam altman Sam Altman Steps Down as Y Combinator President to Lead OpenAI Sam Altman is transitioning from Y Combinator president to chairman so he can become the CEO of OpenAI, leaving behind a massively expanded accelerator program.
tesla Elon Musk's Automated Assembly Vision Fails Only Because Robotic Vision Lags Behind Tesla's initial push for a highly automated Model 3 assembly line stalls because robots lack the advanced computer vision needed to handle unexpected variables. Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence now pave the way for this manufacturing dream to become a reality.
tesla Tesla Confirms March 14 Unveiling for Model Y Crossover in Los Angeles Tesla officially announces a March 14 event in Los Angeles to reveal its highly anticipated Model Y crossover vehicle. The company plans to begin high-volume production by the end of 2020 with significantly lower manufacturing costs.
tesla Tesla Begins Closing Dozens of Retail Stores in Shift to Online Sales Tesla initiates the first wave of retail store closures as the automaker shifts its entire sales strategy online. Affected employees face uncertainty, compensation cuts, and sudden schedule changes.