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Tesla Lead Engineer defends Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system

Teslarati

A Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer has defended the all-electric pickup truck’s steer-by-wire system, which has so far been received warmly by reviewers but also criticized by more traditional auto fans. The Tesla Cybertruck is starting to be delivered to more and more customers.

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Tesla Cybertruck engineer reveals why ‘Crab Walk’ feature wasn’t included

Teslarati

Tesla Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill revealed the company considered equipping the all-electric pickup with the “Crab Walk” feature that General Motors has flexed with its HUMMER EV, but it did not seem useful. For what it is worth, it does not seem like many Tesla fans are upset about Crab Walk not being included.

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Tesla fan and engineer address Cybertruck rust claims

Teslarati

In the past few days, many media sources have claimed that Tesla Cybertruck owners have been starting to see their stainless steel electric vehicles (EVs) begin to rust, though some suggest that it may not be as much of a problem as has been reported.

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Tesla Model 3/Y power steering probe upgraded to engineering analysis

Teslarati

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated an investigation into Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y to an engineering analysis, following driver complaints about losing power steering. You can see the full document from the NHTSA upgrading the power steering probe to an engineering analysis below.

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Elon Musk’s xAI poaches another engineer from Tesla in a clear conflict of interest

Electrek

Elon Musk’s xAI, an artificial intelligence startup, has poached yet another engineer from Tesla in a clear conflict of interest.

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Mazda revives rotary engine program, commits to Tesla EV charging connector

Green Car Reports

Mazda will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future EVs, but is still investing in development of a new generation of its signature rotary engines.

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Tesla open sources all design and engineering of original Roadster

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Tesla has open-sourced all of the design and engineering of the original Roadster, CEO Elon Musk announced today, and plenty of people are wondering if the timing of the release has anything to do with the next-gen Roadster that is now several years behind schedule. second 0-60 MPH supercar from Tesla back.

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