The Government of Nuevo León has paused road construction projects that were part of the agreement with Tesla for the Gigafactory in Santa Catarina, according to Hernán Villarreal, Secretary of Mobility and Urban Planning, reports Milenio (via @Tslachan). This announcement comes two days after Governor Samuel García acknowledged that the future of the factory remains […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has reached a major milestone, producing its 3 millionth vehicle since it began operations. The factory, which started building the Model 3 in late 2019, achieved this milestone in less than five years, showcasing its rapid production capabilities. As of September 2024, Giga Shanghai had exported over 1 million vehicles to […]
Tesla’s We, Robot event tonight unveiled a new CyberCab robotaxi and also a robovan (Musk pronounced it “ro-bo-vin”). After the presentation giving bare details on the CyberCab and robovan, attendees got to experience a fully autonomous robotaxi for the first time. CyberCabs pulled up, doors opened and passengers were told to sit in, buckle their […]
At tonight’s “We, Robot” event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the company’s latest advancements in autonomous technology, showcasing a fleet of 50 fully self-driving vehicles, including the Model Y and a new prototype, the “CyberCab.” These driverless CyberCab vehicles, featuring no steering wheel or pedals, were operating completely independently throughout the event. Musk outlined Tesla’s […]
Today is finally the day, 10/10, Tesla’s Robotaxi event. After a delay from 8/8 (Oct. 8), Tesla will hold its special “We, Robot” event live in Los Angeles, California. The Tesla website has a countdown timer to the start of the event, hyping up expectations even more. Many believe tonight could be equivalent to the […]
A new mural featuring Starships on Mars has been unveiled at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, as shared by @StarshipGazer on X. The artwork, located on the parking garage at Starbase, depicts multiple Starships stationed on Mars at what appears to be “Mars Base Alpha,” giving a visual glimpse into SpaceX’s vision of […]
Tesla announced on Thursday that 500 temporary workers at its gigafactory near Berlin will receive permanent contracts starting November 1. The move reflects what the company described as an “optimistic assessment” of its electric vehicle production in Germany, reports Reuters. The plant in Gruenheide, Tesla’s only European gigafactory, currently employs around 12,000 people. The decision […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has received a visual update in version 12.5.6, making the driving visualizations smoother than ever. According to Tesla owner @AIDRIVR on X, the update eliminates jitters and keeps surrounding cars moving smoothly at a steady 60 frames per second. Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Director of Autopilot Software, chimed in, explaining, “We […]
Uber is ramping up its efforts to become a zero-emissions platform by 2040 with a series of new features and updates aimed at making greener choices easier for riders, drivers, and merchants. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi outlined the company’s progress and future plans, highlighting how Uber is speeding up its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) while […]
Tesla has introduced a new promotion in the United States offering 0% APR financing on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for customers who purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised. This limited-time offer is available for orders placed starting today. Under the promotion, eligible buyers can finance a new Model 3 or Model Y with […]
SpaceX has delivered over 10,000 Starlink kits to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, and activated its Direct to Cell satellites in collaboration with T-Mobile to provide emergency alerts and basic texting services. This initiative covers all phones and carriers in affected areas, enabling communication during critical times. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) quickly granted […]
Ahead of Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event set for Thursday, October 10, the company has emailed customers inviting them to local watch parties. In an email sent to customers on Tuesday evening, including Tesla North, the automaker invited them to join a livestream watch party at local showrooms for the “We, Robot” event taking place in […]
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has unveiled what it believes to be the first Tesla Cybertruck in the nation to be used by a police department. The vehicle will support the department’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program and community outreach efforts. Although the fully equipped Cybertruck won’t serve as a regular patrol car, it […]
Tesla has started rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised 12.5.6 part of software update 2024.32.30, which includes new driving profiles Chill, Standard and Hurry. You gotta love Tesla’s humor. Chill: Drives in slower lands with minimal lane changes Standard: Drives at normal speed, adjusts with traffic Hurry: Drives faster with more frequent lane changes […]
Rivian’s shares took a nearly 9% hit on Friday after the company cut its 2024 production targets, leaving analysts questioning the severity of yet another supply chain issue. Shares were up 0.48% on Monday. It turns out that a miscommunication earlier this year with its supplier, Essex Furukawa, caused Rivian to lose access to a […]
