5 stories tagged open-source on EV Digest.
The Slate is an innovative electric pickup truck designed to be a fundamental, open-source platform rather than a conventional production vehicle. This "Blank Slate" concept allows for extensive customization, offering a bare-bones foundation for users to build upon and adapt to their specific needs, though its extreme simplicity might not appeal to everyone looking for a finished product.
Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to make the design and software for its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV open source. This move mirrors the company's past decision with the original Roadster, allowing external developers and enthusiasts to access and modify underlying blueprints and code.
Elon Musk has hinted at making the design specifications for the Tesla Model S and Model X open source, drawing parallels to a similar, albeit limited, release for the original Roadster. This announcement revives skepticism, as the previous 'open-source' effort for the Roadster primarily involved a few technical documents and design files without a clear open-source license.
Despite Fisker's bankruptcy, a community-driven initiative is working to bring a hands-free driving system to the Ocean electric SUV. This unexpected development aims to activate a feature that was promised but never delivered by the original manufacturer.
Tesla has released the CAN bus protocols for the Cybertruck, making it easier for modders and aftermarket accessory manufacturers to integrate with the vehicle's electrical systems. This move aims to foster innovation and customization within the Cybertruck community, building on Tesla's history of open-sourcing various technologies.
