Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.14.8 software update to more vehicles, and we received this update today. What’s new in the 2024.14.8 release notes? Tesla says this release “contains minor fixes and improvements,” without going into specifics. This update is part of the ongoing rollout of Tesla’s Spring software update. Some owners that were […]
RWE has announced its decision to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Balranald, New South Wales. The Limondale BESS project, with a capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW) and 400 megawatt hours (MWh), will be located next to RWE’s 249 MWac Limondale Solar Farm. This initiative aims to store excess […]
Tesla has started construction on a new Megafactory in Shanghai on Thursday, marking the company’s first energy storage system factory outside the United States. This facility will produce Tesla’s Megapacks, large-scale energy storage batteries. Industry observers view the factory as a significant example of industrial and technological cooperation between China and the US. They note […]
After speculation of a new silver coming for Model S and Model X, with images seen of the apparent color at the company’s Fremont factory in California, Tesla has officially launched ‘Lunar Silver’ on Thursday evening (via @Tslachan). Lunar Silver costs $2,500 extra, the same price as Ultra Red. Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic and […]
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the strong demand for Nvidia’s AI technology, particularly from Tesla, as the company transitions between its current and next-generation AI chips. Speaking to Yahoo Finance following Nvidia’s first-quarter earnings report, Huang dismissed concerns about a potential demand lull, stating, “People want to deploy these data centers right now. They want […]
Tesla has updated its website for the Model 3 Performance, showing the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated range, which has now increased ever so slightly since the sport sedan’s launch in April. The Model 3 Performance now shows a range estimate of 303 miles, up from 296 miles last month. That’s based on […]
On May 21, 2024, SpaceX announced the successful completion of the first video call using their Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, marking a significant milestone in satellite communication technology. The call was made from unmodified mobile phones, showcasing the potential of this technology to provide ubiquitous connectivity. SpaceX is preparing to launch this service with […]
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced today the expansion of its electric-powered fleet across California, including the deployment of 50 more Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks. Previously we saw how 21 Tesla Semis were operating for PepsiCo. These trucks will operate out of PBNA’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno. Additionally, 75 Ford E-Transit electric […]
Elon Musk traveled to Bali on Sunday to launch SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago nation. Wearing a green Batik shirt, Musk was greeted with a garland of flower petals at a community health clinic in Denpasar, where he launched the service alongside Indonesian ministers. Indonesia, a country of 17,000 […]
The municipality of Grünheide, near Berlin, has approved the controversial expansion of Tesla’s factory grounds at Giga Berlin. Under police protection, the local council voted in favor of a revised development plan, with eleven council members supporting, six opposing, and two abstaining. The decision comes after public criticism, resulting in a reduced deforestation plan for […]
In March, Tesla’s Cybertruck surpassed Rivian’s R1T in U.S. registrations, according to S&P Global Mobility data. The Cybertruck, in its fourth month on sale, recorded 1,158 registrations compared to the R1T’s 548. However, Ford’s F-150 Lightning remained the leader in the electric pickup segment with 2,893 registrations. Tom Libby, associate director of industry analysis at […]
Nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharging division was fired last month and now Reuters claims to have details on how this came to be, based on interviews with anonymous former employees. Charging chief Rebecca Tinucci met with Musk to discuss the future of Tesla’s charging network. According to sources familiar with the matter, the meeting did […]
Tesla plans to lay off an additional 601 employees in California, according to a notice to the state government, reports Reuters. This move is part of a series of global job cuts that began a month ago. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on April 15 that the company would reduce its global workforce by more […]
Sweden’s largest union has supported a six-month-old strike by Tesla mechanics, escalating the U.S. automaker’s ongoing labor dispute. The strike centers on Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with the metal workers’ union, which seeks to negotiate deals for all employees, reports Reuters. Last month, Musk claimed the labor issues were resolved, but […]
On May 10, 2024, Tesla’s Gigafactory near Berlin, Germany, was the scene of significant environmental protests. Hundreds of activists gathered at the factory, expressing their disapproval of Tesla’s proposed expansion, which they believe endangers local ecosystems. The demonstrations escalated as protesters, who had been camping outside the facility for several days, clashed with police and […]
