🧠 Elon Musk’s optimistic forecast predicts millions of Neuralink patients within ten years if all goes well. 🎮 Alex, the second participant in Neuralink’s PRIME Study, shows significant progress, playing complex video games with the brain implant. 📊 Elon Musk expects Neuralink to have hundreds of participants in a few years, growing to tens of…
🚗 BYD has surpassed Honda and Nissan in sales, becoming the 7th largest automaker globally. 📈 BYD’s vehicle sales increased by 40% in Q2 2024, reaching 980,000 units. 🌍 International sales, particularly overseas, played a significant role in BYD’s growth. 🤑 BYD’s affordable electric vehicles have boosted its rankings in the automotive market. 🇨🇳 Chinese…
🚗 Honda shows hesitance towards aggressive EV adoption due to consumer commitment levels. 🌍 Consumers’ willingness to transition to EVs is affected by geographical factors, like charging infrastructure. 📈 Honda monitors gradual growth in charging stations, important for EV ecosystem readiness. 💼 Ford also adjusts its EV strategy focusing on profitability concerns, similar to other…
🚗 Tesla will supply EVs for Baltimore City’s fleet due to a $5 million investment. 📉 The decision aims to reduce fuel and maintenance costs for the city. 🚓 Many police departments are already transitioning to EVs for cost savings. 💼 The city initially considered Ford Mustang Mach-Es but decided on Tesla vehicles since they…
🌲 Tesla’s tree removal at Giga Berlin was necessary for building the factory. 📰 The media coverage about Tesla’s deforestation has been misleading. 🌳 Tesla has replanted the trees threefold, improving their environmental impact. 📉 The removed trees were of lower quality, primarily used for cardboard. 🌍 Tesla actively contributes to the transition to a…
🚛 The NTSB is investigating the first known crash involving a Tesla Semi to understand the cause. 🔥 The crash caused significant disruption by shutting down Interstate 80 for hours and posed challenges for firefighters due to battery fire complexities. 🛠️ Tesla is slowly rolling out the Semi to select companies for early-adoption testing, with…
🚀 The Tesla Cybertruck is expected to receive its Full Self Driving (FSD) features in September, marking a significant milestone for Tesla’s innovation roadmap. 🛻 The Cybertruck has begun with Park Assist features, addressing challenges in parking the large vehicle, with the rollout scheduled by the end of the week. 📅 A staggered release strategy…
🚀 SpaceX is introducing a Starlink Family Plan for existing residential customers. 👨👩👧 The plan allows adding up to 2 family members with discounted hardware and monthly fees. 💰 Customers can purchase Standard Kits for $199 with a monthly fee of $100, a substantial discount from the regular price. ⏳ The offer is available until…
🧠 Alex, Neuralink’s second patient, successfully connected the Link device to his computer and controlled the cursor with his mind in under 5 minutes. 🏆 Alex broke the world record for BCI cursor control on his first day using the Link device. 🎮 He independently tested the implant by playing Counter-Strike 2 and designing 3D…
🚗 Tesla’s VP of Finance and Business Operations, Sreela Venkataratnam, departs after 11 years. 📈 During her tenure, Tesla transformed from a startup to a key player with nearly $100 billion in annual revenue. 🏭 Venkataratnam contributed to major Tesla projects like Model S, Model 3, and the Cybertruck. 🏢 She was instrumental in Tesla’s…