A recent car crash involving a National Football League coach has brought to light an important lesson about the use of autonomous vehicles. The coach, who was driving a Tesla vehicle, was involved in an accident that left him with several injuries, including a concussion, broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, and 40 stitches.
Tesla Expands Operations Beyond Vehicle Sales
Elon Musk wants Tesla Inc. to become an autonomous-driving powerhouse. The company’s Robotaxi service has been expanding its operations, despite some setbacks. In the second quarter, the service covered roughly 700,000 paid miles, which is down about 36% from approximately 1.1 million miles in the first quarter.
Tesla in the News: California Governor's Initiative, Trump's Electric Vehicle Comments, and Other Key Developments
The past week has been filled with significant news and updates for Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk. From advancements in battery technology to comments on electric vehicles from President Donald Trump, there’s been no shortage of interesting developments. Here’s a round-up of the top stories:
Paul Graham's Wife Has a Life-Changing First Experience with Tesla's FSD, Leaving AI Chief Ashok Elluswamy with One Simple Request
Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham recently shared his wife Jessica’s first experience with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, describing her reaction as the “usual religious revelation.” Graham praised the 23-year-old automaker for still generating excitement with its self-driving capabilities.
Trump Slams Electric Vehicle Owners, Calls Them 'Diseased'
The relationship between Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has been largely positive, despite a notable spat last year. However, Trump has recently expressed his distaste for the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Tesla's Energy Storage Business Surpasses Automotive Growth with New Texas Megapack 3 Factory Now Operational
Tesla has begun production of its Megapack 3 batteries at a new factory in Brookshire, Texas. This development is a significant milestone for the company, as its energy storage business is growing faster than its automotive sector.
FCC Chair Assures Existing Robot Owners Amid Expanded Robotics Regulations, Citing Need for Secure Domestic Supply Chain
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the expansion of its robotics regulations, adding foreign-made humanoid robots and quadruped robotic devices to its Covered List. This move aims to create a safe domestic supply chain, according to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
Elizabeth Warren Proposes Billionaire Wealth Tax to Make Child Care a Right for All
Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed a billionaire wealth tax to make child care more affordable and increase pay for child care workers. According to Warren, the United States does not invest enough in child care, and taxing ultra-millionaires and billionaires could help address this issue.
Tesla Prioritizes Advanced FSD Over User Intervention, According to AI Leader Ashok Elluswamy
Tesla’s AI chief, Ashok Elluswamy, has revealed that Full Self-Driving (FSD) should learn how fast each owner prefers to travel, instead of relying on a manual ceiling. This approach prioritizes advanced FSD capabilities over user intervention, with Elluswamy calling maximum-speed control “an anti-pattern.”
Elon Musk Hints Tesla's Optimus Robot Will Be Groundbreaking
Elon Musk has reiterated his expansive vision for Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot. When asked about the single job a physical-AI robot should perform, Musk replied, “Optimus will be epic.” This reinforces his view that Optimus should handle more than one task, going beyond factory work.