Key Takeaways Tesla is using redesigned Cybertruck 4680 battery cells in its Long Range Semi to address long-haul challenges like cold-weather range loss. Battery pack shifted from flat pancake modules to compact vertical cubic layout, minimizing surface area for better heat retention. Dan Priestley (Head of Tesla Semi program) highlighted: same Cybertruck cells, but cubic…
Key Takeaways Tesla cracking down on owners using third-party hacks to activate FSD in unapproved countries like Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, and the UK. Jailbreak devices are €500 USB modules that spoof signals via CAN bus to unlock FSD features on HW3 and HW4 vehicles. Over 100,000 owners in China reportedly installed these modifications.…
Key Takeaways SpaceX targets April 11 launch of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL NG-24 at 7:41 a.m. ET from SLC-40, with backup on April 12. Mission carries over 11,000 pounds of supplies, science hardware, and equipment for Expedition 73 crew on ISS. Spacecraft named S.S. Steven R. Nagel honoring NASA astronaut with 723+ spaceflight hours. Cygnus…
Key Takeaways Musk confirms upcoming v14.3 point releases will polish and refine current FSD performance incrementally. Elon Musk states v15 will exceed human safety levels in unsupervised, complex situations. v15 powered by Tesla’s large AI model with 10x more parameters than current compact model. Musk highlights rapid progress of compact model, delaying large model’s deployment.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced only a few hundred Model S & X cars left in inventory—order now if interested. Production of new Model S and X has ceased; custom orders halted in early April. Model S (launched 2012) and X (2015) end 14-year chapter as EV halo cars with falcon doors and luxury features.…
Key Takeaways 60 Cybercabs spotted parked at Giga Texas outbound lot, largest concentration yet, shared by drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer on X. Vehicles feature visible steering wheels and white seats, indicating early validation testing units, not final steering-wheel-free versions. Mass production officially ramps in April 2026, aligning with Elon Musk’s repeated targets for slow initial…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) is a major advancement in passenger travel, with significant safety improvements but not perfection. In a video, FSD on a Model 3 swerves at 65 mph in fog and rain to avoid a pedestrian, saving lives. Elon Musk states: “Tesla self-driving saves a lot of lives – the statistics…
Key Takeaways Tesla ended production of Model S and X, raising prices on remaining new/demo units by ~$15,000. New prices: $109,990 (S AWD), $124,900 (S Plaid), $114,900 (X AWD), $129,900 (X Plaid). All units include Luxe Package, Full Self-Driving Supervised, 4 years premium connectivity, lifetime Supercharging. Strategy monetizes “sentimental value” and nostalgia for Tesla’s original…
Key Takeaways Tesla launches Model Y L ordering in eight Asian markets: Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Philippines. First introduced in China in August 2025, now expanding to meet family demand in booming EV regions. Pricing examples: RM260,000 in Malaysia, S$248,999 in Singapore, 398,750 patacas in Macau; competitive vs. traditional…
Key Takeaways National gas prices hit $4.09/gallon, up 33%, due to 2026 oil crisis from US-Israel strikes on Iran and trade tariffs. EV shopper research jumped to 23.8% in mid-March, with online searches surging 17% amid gas spike. Recurring oil crises (2008, 2022, 2026) highlight transportation’s oil dependence and volatile global prices. EVs use stable…