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Pre-Autopilot Tesla Model S Firmware 8.0 Release Notes

There’s been a lot of talk about Tesla’s new radar-centric Autopilot capabilities, capable of seeing three cars ahead, but lost in the spotlight are also...

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Another Tesla Model S spotted with LIDAR amidst rollout of radar-based v8.0 [Video]

Amidst all of the excitement around Tesla’s newest Version 8.0 Autopilot, which uses radar as a primary sensor, comes a new sighting of...

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Tesla Autopilot under v8.0 really can see two if not three cars ahead

One of the most highly anticipated features of Tesla’s latest over-the-air Version 8.0 software is the improved Autopilot system. Arguably the company’s most significant feature...

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First impressions of Tesla’s new Version 8.0 Media Player [Video]

Audiophiles can rejoice with the rollout of Tesla’s latest Version 8.0 (full release notes) of its Media Player which introduces improved search capabilities, making it...

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Inside Tesla Version 8.0: release notes and screenshots

Tesla kicked off its Version 8.0 over-the-air update at approximately 4am Pacific Time on Thursday morning to select Model S and Model...

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Why Tesla’s lead acid 12V battery needs to be lithium-ion based

It’s a prominent issue surrounding the electric vehicle market that the old-school lead acid battery just isn’t appropriate for new technology vehicles. Many...

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Tesla Gigafactory ramping up quickly to fulfill LA backup battery project

There’s no shortage of work for Tesla’s $5 billion dollar Gigafactory located in Sparks, Nevada especially as it begins to scale production...

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Tesla V8.0 upgrade on its way: to begin downloading tonight, Sept. 21

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter Wednesday morning to confirm the release of the company’s highly anticipated upgrade to its Autopilot...

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How much quicker is Tesla’s Model S P100DL over the P90DL? [Video]

It’s a race between two popular YouTube channels to see who will be the first to clock in an official 1/4 mile run...

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Is Tesla being modest on its Model S P100D EPA-rated range?

The EPA has published range ratings for Tesla’s latest long range 100 kWh Model S P100D, giving the vehicle a rating of 305.9...

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Tesla patches security hole ahead of Version 8 Autopilot OTA update

Tesla Model S and Model X owners woke up to a surprise over-the-air (OTA) software update on Monday, days ahead of the...

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Tesla Model S driver reportedly using cell phone crashes into road closure barricade

News coming out of Norway Monday evening indicate that a Tesla Model S driver crashed into a highway road closure barricade after reportedly being inattentive...

Tesla Autopilot Version 7.0 Dashboard Display [Source: Tesla Motors]

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[Podcast] Better Autopilot, an Elon Musk Impersonator, and More Wackiness

This week on Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast: “Elon Musk details drastic changes coming to the way the current Autopilot...

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Tesla SolarCity merger may be delayed by shareholder lawsuits

A special stockholder meeting in connection with Tesla’s proposed SolarCity acquisition is coming soon. Over the weekend, Tesla published two items related to the...

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Tesla offering Model S P100D inventory cars for immediate pickup

Everything about Tesla’s top of the line Lamborghini-battling P100D is quick, including the vehicle’s production turnaround and its coming to market as...