Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage
Tesla Shanghai stops installing secondary steering control chip not needed for Autopilot.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Tesla slashes acceleration on base Model Y electric crossover
Tesla applies changes made to Tesla Model 3 in 2021 to its Model Y Standard Range in China including a reduction of acceleration performance.
“Absolutely insane:” Musk responds to record run by Tesla Model S Plaid
Record-breaking quarter-mile run by Tesla Model S Plaid draws response from an impressed Elon Musk.
Wait for the EV grin or dive right in? Tesla Model Y versus Kia EV6
Should you wait for a Tesla Model Y or seize the opportunity to grab a Kia EV6 while you can?
“Hysterical” Liberal anti-EV campaign backfires, inspires buyers to go electric
A "bizarre" and "hysterical" Liberal campaign attacking electric car uptake backfires, convincing at least one Canberra resident to do the exact opposite and buy an EV.
Tesla said to be developing app store to rival Apple and Android
Tesla may already be working on own Apple-like app store that would enable owners to download and install apps to their electric car.
Tesla recalls 54,000 models with FSD Beta for “rolling stop” functionality
Tesla recalls nearly 54,000 models fitted with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) due to “rolling stop” functionality that NHTSA claims “can increase the risk of a crash.”
“Worth the wait:” First Tesla V3 Supercharger opens in NSW
First V3 Supercharger is now live in Sydney, with local Tesla drivers welcoming the super-fast 250kW EV charging site.
Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EVs, as Hertz electric fleet charges up in US
Tesla opens up more Superchargers to other EV owners, while rental car giant Hertz charges up its new Model 3 fleet in the US.
Tesla almost beats Toyota as complete 2021 electric vehicle sales figures revealed
Australia's electric car market kicked some serious goals in 2021, but new data reveals Australia doesn't have a demand problem, it has a supply problem.