Relevant Tesla information you should know
Tesla has always been a leader when it comes to innovation. They have recently submitted an application for a patent for a “fibrous foam architecture” and they claim the manufacturing technique would be a more efficient and eco-friendly process. The technique would involve seats and interior trim. They claim the current materials used for cushioning is not able to be recycled and may also not be the most comfortable option.
New York City is adding electric cabs to their fleet in attempts to move towards a more sustainable practice. They have chosen to go with the Tesla Model 3 for the new cars. New York City allows for around 40 different makes and models of cars to be utilized as the iconic yellow cabs. The Model 3 is the first fully electric car to become a permanent part of the fleet. However, this is not the first time NYC has tried to add eco-friendly, electric cars to its taxi fleet.
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Tesla patents ‘fibrous foam architecture’, hinting at new seating material and interior trim to come
Tesla has submitted a patent application for a “fibrous foam architecture” with claims that the manufacturing technique for seats and interior trim would create a more efficient and environmentally-sustainable process.
The submitted patent explains that the current materials used for cushioning in traditional vehicle seats include foam made from polyurethane, a material that is not able to be recycled and may not be the most comfortable due to its lack of breathability.
Summary: Tesla has recently submitted an application for a patent for a “fibrous foam architecture” and they claim the manufacturing technique would be a more efficient and eco-friendly process. The technique would involve seats and interior trim.
Tesla Joins Cab Fleets in NYC as Taxis Start Going Electric Across US | Observer
New York City cabs are going electric. As first reported by Electrek, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has added the Tesla Model 3 to its list of approved vehicles for the city’s fleet of taxis. New York allows almost 40 different makes and models of vehicles to be used as yellow cabs, but the Model 3 is the first fully electric vehicle to become a permanent part of the fleet.
This is not the first time New York has tried to electrify the fleet.
Summary: New York City is adding electric cabs to their fleet in attempts to move towards a more sustainable practice. They have chosen to go with the Tesla Model 3 for the new cars. However, this is not the first time NYC has tried to add eco-friendly, electric cars to its taxi fleet.
Electric taxis are spreading across America. NYC’s iconic yellow taxis will now include Tesla Model 3s.https://t.co/AnhYCNOzFW
— Frontier Group (@FrontierGroupUS) November 6, 2019