Tesla CEO Elon Musk has provided an update regarding the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.4.2. Musk announced on Tuesday evening that the latest iteration of FSD is set to begin internal testing imminently on Wednesday. This was in response to @WholeMarsBlog asking about the release of FSD 12.4. “[FSD] 12.4.2 is much smoother. […]
Tesla’s Model 3 saw a significant surge in registrations in China last week, with 6,100 units registered, marking the highest weekly total since the launch of the upgraded sedan, known as ‘Highland’. According to local Tesla sales data shared by @Tslachan, this registration figure was recorded between June 17 and 23, 2024. But as for […]
Pictures of the new SpaceX Starlink Mini, shared by @SlingerRyan with @SawyerMerritt on Monday, reveal a lightweight device weighing 2.43 lbs, making it lighter than the 2024 MacBook Air, which weighs 2.7 lbs. The Starlink Mini features a kickstand, a pipe adapter, an integrated WiFi router with lower power consumption, and maximum download speeds exceeding […]
SpaceX recently launched a smaller version of its Starlink antennas, marketed as a portable option for satellite internet users. The “Starlink Mini,” as detailed in a customer email obtained by CNBC, is a lightweight, backpack-friendly device designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access on the move. A limited early access release offers the Starlink Mini […]
He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of Xpeng, is currently in the United States and has tested Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software as the company prepares to introduce the feature in China this year. “I’m visiting the US for a longer period of time this time and dropping by to test the latest version of FSD […]
Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson recently asserted that Lucid has surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle technology, stating that Lucid is now the tech leader in the industry. “If we look back in time, 10, 15 years ago, Tesla was the tech leader. I think there’s a degree of distraction now, and I think that Lucid has […]
SpaceX has reduced the cost of its Starlink dish to $144 USD in certain parts of Canada as part of its new “regional savings” program. This initiative, originally launched for U.S. customers in 28 states, aims to attract more subscribers by offering significant discounts, reports PCMag. “In Canada, new orders in certain regions are eligible […]
Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle manufacturer announced on Thursday. This decision signifies strong support for Musk’s leadership and aims to incentivize him to remain focused on Tesla, his primary source of wealth. Additionally, shareholders approved a proposal to relocate the company’s legal headquarters from Delaware to […]
A report from Morgan Stanley on Wednesday suggests that Tesla might venture into the smartphone market. The research highlights the increasing convergence between cars and phones, noting that the lines between the two are becoming increasingly blurred. Morgan Stanley analysts have been discussing the potential for Tesla to expand into edge computing domains beyond the […]
SpaceX has announced a price reduction for its new V4 Starlink dish from $599 to $499, and introduced a “regional savings” program that reduces the cost further to $299 for new subscribers in specific areas. The updated pricing was revealed on Starlink’s official service plan and checkout pages today (via PCMag). Retailers Best Buy and […]
Tesla has launched a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Sendai Power Station in Sendai City, Japan. The system, which began operation on May 20, 2024, includes Tesla Megapacks with a capacity of 10.8MW and 43MWh, reports Energy Storage News. Tesla Japan announced the project’s commencement on June 4, 2024. Located in Miyagi […]
The Boring Company has announced that its latest tunnel boring machine, Prufrock-3, has completed its work at Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas. The tunnel, referred to as “Cybertunnel,” is expected to be operational by July. The company shared the news via a post on X, stating, “Prufrock-3 has emerged in the @Tesla Giga Texas expansion! Cybertunnel will […]
Tesla contends that the lawyers responsible for axing Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package merit only a small portion of the $5.6 billion fee they requested, arguing that the lawsuit brought minimal advantage to the company. This position was articulated in court documents filed on Friday. Richard Tornetta’s legal team, whose lawsuit led to the […]
Rivian has unveiled the second generation of its flagship vehicles, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup. These new models feature advanced performance capabilities, an evolved tech platform, and updated designs, with prices starting at $69,900 USD. The latest versions of the R1S and R1T have undergone significant reengineering, incorporating hundreds of hardware improvements, performance upgrades, […]
On early Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its Starship rocket on its fourth test flight to orbit and back. This mission marked the first time several key milestones were reached, providing valuable information for SpaceX to continue to improve the system. The nearly 400-foot-tall rocket, known as […]
