Tesla V12 Fails Red Light Test: Palo Alto Police Announce “Nothing Illegal Unless We Saw It”

Investigating crimes is a real thing. But if you listen to Palo Alto police, you’d think it doesn’t exist. They just approved breaking the law when police aren’t present, which helps explain why Tesla engineering continues to fail at basic law and order. “Had an officer observed the driver with the phone in their hand, … Continue reading Tesla V12 Fails Red Light Test: Palo Alto Police Announce “Nothing Illegal Unless We Saw It”

Saudi Arabia Bought Twitter to Hunt and Jail Critics. Now It’s Attacking the ADL

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the biggest shareholder of Twitter behind Elon Musk. And I mean they are literally behind Elon Musk. The gist of it is a true story that they threatened back in 2011 to ban all Jewish birds trying to enter their country. But seriously, they told Twitter executives that unless … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Bought Twitter to Hunt and Jail Critics. Now It’s Attacking the ADL

Cruise is Fighting With SFFD Over a Pedestrian Death. The Robots Might Be Right.

Allow me to divulge a bit of behind-the-scenes intrigue regarding the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD): they have an undying affection for oversized, cumbersome, and fiscally extravagant trucks. In fact, their adoration for these mammoth vehicles knows no bounds, leading them into a protracted skirmish with advocates for pedestrian safety. You see, the streets of … Continue reading Cruise is Fighting With SFFD Over a Pedestrian Death. The Robots Might Be Right.

Each Tesla Car Crash Cleanup Could Be Estimated at Over $1 Million

A buried environmental harm lede can be found in a story about the unique nature of Tesla car crashes and fires: Luckily, testing of the ground in the area did not show any contamination, he said. Current estimates are that it could cost between $100 to $150 apiece to clean up the battery cells, putting … Continue reading Each Tesla Car Crash Cleanup Could Be Estimated at Over $1 Million