Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! My Tesla Model 3 and my Genesis GV70 rental. Lindon, Utah. January 25, 2026. Photo by Fritz Hasler. Note: I believe Donald Trump has done unthinkable damage to our country and to our relations with other countries. I … Continue reading “Insurance Gas Car Rental: Like a Time-Warp after Owning a Tesla Model 3 with FSD”
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. With the purchase of a 2nd Tesla Model Y in the last few weeks, my immediate family now has 5 Teslas. My brother and I were early adopters of electric vehicles. My first was a Nissan Leaf lease for $200/month starting February 31, 2014. I … Continue reading “A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s”
It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America’s most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today’s rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got … Continue reading “Protests erupt at Tesla dealers as China holds FSD hostage in tariff war”
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Editor’s note: Paul posted this on X and tagged me. It’s basically an article, so I’m posting it here with minor edits. Enjoy. —Zach 5 interventions in 10 miles v12.5.4.1 on a 4 year old Model Y, north of … Continue reading “Where Tesla FSD Still Fails (One 10-Mile Case)”
On today’s heavy episode of Quick Charge, we check out the world’s largest electric crane, analyze the crowd sourced Tesla FSD driving data for v12.5, and check out the all-new $25,000 EV from Mazda (that just went on sale). In addition to data-backed claims that Tesla’s latest Full Self Driving software is worse than before … Continue reading “$25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD v12.5 data dive, and a big, BIG crane”
Some Cybertrucks can finally use Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, almost exactly ten months after the vehicle was first released. After many delays and much anticipation, the first Tesla Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023. However, one feature was missing from those cars – Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. Previous vehicles released by … Continue reading “Tesla has finally enabled FSD on (some) Cybertrucks”
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon claims FSD (Full Self Driving) 12.5 can go a full year without interventions, the Cybetruck’s range extender is a bit of a letdown, Cummins builds a massive new dyno, and they’re recycling solar panels in Texas. It’s a tale of two Teslas as the company takes two steps … Continue reading “FSD 12.5, Cybertruck range extender, Cummins on H, and recycled solar”
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging! Elon says Tesla’s latest FSD … Continue reading ““Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry”
