Tesla Tests Lidar, Which Musk Once Scorned
Tesla Inc., whose boss Elon Musk says he can develop a fully self-driving car without using laser-sensor technology, has a contract to use such lidar sensors from Luminar Technologies Inc. for testing and development, according to people familiar with the matter.
May 24, 2021Elon Musk Loses World’s Second-Richest Ranking
Elon Musk’s Twitter posts keep sending Bitcoin prices tumbling. His own fortune is heading in the same direction. On May 17, Tesla Inc.’s CEO lost his spot as the world’s second-richest person.
California Places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Under Review
LOS ANGELES — California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving.
Tesla Engineer Says Musk Overstated Tesla Autopilot Capability
One of Tesla Inc.’s engineers told California authorities that CEO Elon Musk overstated the capability of Autopilot, the company’s driver-assistance system, early this year.
Tesla Accused by EPA of Auto-Coating Emissions Reporting Failure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accused Tesla Inc. this month of failing to prove it is complying with hazardous air-pollutant rules related to the surface coatings of its electric cars.
Tesla Sticks to Plan to Deliver Semi This Year
Tesla Inc. reported a higher-than-expected seventh consecutive quarter of profit on strong demand for its top-selling Model 3 sedan and announced it will begin deliveries of its Tesla Semi in 2021.
Elon Musk to Host NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ on May 8
Tesla CEO Elon Musk will host “Saturday Night Live” for the first time on May 8, NBC said.
Tesla Acting General Counsel Departs for Lidar Startup Luminar
Tesla Inc.’s acting general counsel has left the electric car maker for Luminar Technologies Inc., a laser-sensor startup that went public via reverse merger last year.
NHTSA, NTSB Probe Fatal Tesla Crash With No Driver
DETROIT — Two federal agencies are sending teams to investigate the fatal crash of a Tesla near Houston in which local authorities say no one was behind the wheel.
Audi Takes On Tesla’s Model Y With Entry-Priced Electric SUV
Audi’s new Q4 e-tron will go head-to-head with Tesla Inc. in the fast-growing market of compact crossover SUVs to help parent Volkswagen AG narrow its electric-car sales gap with the world leader.