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Definition: Tesla
(1) For NVIDIA's earlier line of general-purpose GPUs, see NVIDIA Tesla.
(2) (Tesla, Inc., Austin, Texas) The company that popularized the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the 21st century. Although Tesla is synonymous with EVs, it is also involved in home battery storage, taxis and robotics. See electric vehicle, Robotaxi, Optimus and Dojo supercomputer.
From the Ground Up
Rather than retrofit an existing car body for the huge battery necessary to power an EV, Tesla designed its vehicles from scratch. Tesla also builds its own batteries and charging stations.
Only Cameras
Teslas use cameras and AI neural networks to sense their surroundings rather than the more expensive radar and LIDAR; however, the latter is used in training the networks. Cameras are less expensive and do not require bulky sensors that can fail and make the vehicle less streamlined. Tesla claims cameras provide more precision and can distinguish more detail, such as road hazards.
Greater Range and More Charging Stations
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, some models attained a range of 400+ miles, although other high-end EVs have reached even greater distances.
Changes in Battery Are Coming
Tesla is expected to switch from the common lithium ion batteries to lithium iron phosphate in its upcoming Model 2, which could substantially lower cost for consumers. The retail price of the Model 2 is expected to be under $30,000. Stay tuned! See lithium iron phosphate battery.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after Serbian-American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current in the late 1800s.
Tesla Charging Stations
(2) (Tesla, Inc., Austin, Texas) The company that popularized the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the 21st century. Although Tesla is synonymous with EVs, it is also involved in home battery storage, taxis and robotics. See electric vehicle, Robotaxi, Optimus and Dojo supercomputer.
From the Ground Up
Rather than retrofit an existing car body for the huge battery necessary to power an EV, Tesla designed its vehicles from scratch. Tesla also builds its own batteries and charging stations.
Only Cameras
Teslas use cameras and AI neural networks to sense their surroundings rather than the more expensive radar and LIDAR; however, the latter is used in training the networks. Cameras are less expensive and do not require bulky sensors that can fail and make the vehicle less streamlined. Tesla claims cameras provide more precision and can distinguish more detail, such as road hazards.
Greater Range and More Charging Stations
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, some models attained a range of 400+ miles, although other high-end EVs have reached even greater distances.
Changes in Battery Are Coming
Tesla is expected to switch from the common lithium ion batteries to lithium iron phosphate in its upcoming Model 2, which could substantially lower cost for consumers. The retail price of the Model 2 is expected to be under $30,000. Stay tuned! See lithium iron phosphate battery.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after Serbian-American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current in the late 1800s.
Whereas other automobile manufacturers have concentrated on developing their EV technology, Tesla has invested in the ecosystem by installing chargers around the U.S. These units in Bucks County, Pennsylvania are at a Wawa convenience store and gas station.