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Apple released iOS 8.1.2 for iPhone 4S, 5/5S/5C, 6/6+ and many of our reading are wondering if it finally fixes the massive Bluetooth connection issues
Tesla and Elon Musk have been in the news lately for data analytics, satellites, price increases and profits predictions from cutting models. Tesla Cloud Data
IHS is known for tearing down smartphones and tablest to find out how much they cost to make and analyse its suppliers.
IHS recently tore apart a 2013 Telsa Model S, and found that the Tesla S is more like a giant iPad than traditional vehicles
Elon Musk and Tesla revealed the next generation “Tesla D” and the upcoming autopilot feature.
The Tesla D stands for all-wheel drive and dual motor, that are upgrades to the “S” line with deliveries in February.
AT&T released its first figures for its new connected car unit. In a filing for the Security Exchange Commission, AT&T reported that two million cars
Tesla is sending out an over-the-air update for Tesla S cars with new features that include hill start assist, smart suspension controls, and energy saving
At
CTIA Mobility Week a week after AT&T announced it latest connected car platform, AT&T ‘s Ralp de la Vega along with a panel of AT&T connected car fans, discussed how important connected cars are to the Wireless industry.
de la Vega noted that Strategy Analytics estimates that nearly 10 million 4-wheeled smartphones in the form of connected cars will be on the road in a few years. He also reported that AT&T studies show people prefer a shared family data plan that lets them to share data for many devices, and customers want to be able to add their cars to their rate plans.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced today that the Tesla Model S drive unit warranty has been extended to match that of the battery pack. That means the 85 kWh Tesla S, now has an 8 year, infinite mile warranty on both the battery pack and drive unit. It will cover all the owners of the cars, new or used.
The warranty extension will apply retroactively to all Model S vehicles ever produced.
Tesla announced its earnings, more details about the Gigafactory and new appearances on TV from Elon Musk.
Tesla reported adjusted earnings of $0.11 a share beating analyst estimates. Tesla delivered 7,579 vehicles in Q2 more than it estimated it would.
Telsa may soon be entering the realm of “affordable” cars in the price range of high end Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf but with 200 miles of driving on a charge.
The Tesla Model 3 will start at $35,000 in 2017. IT will be a smaller version of the Tesla S with similar distance and battery options. First Tesla will make the Model X SUV with gull wing doors due out later this year.
Due to urban legends and rumors about fires from laptop batteries, some people still think that electric car batteries are dangerous. Earlier this year, there