🚐 Rivian plans to ramp up production and deliveries of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) beyond Amazon. 🌍 The EDV has been used by Amazon across the U.S., with over 15,000 units deployed. 📈 The ramp-up requires exploring new customers outside Amazon to justify increased production. 📞 Rivian discussed the EDV’s increased role in its…
🚗 Kia America reported a 99% increase in EV volume year over year through July 2024. 📈 EV sales accounted for 18% of Kia’s total sales in July 2024. 🏆 The Seltos SUV and Sportage SUV significantly contributed to overall sales. 🔋 Kia is focusing on hybrids to boost sales while EV demand remains low.…
⚖️ Elon Musk has revived his lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. 📅 The lawsuit was filed in the Court for the Northern District of California on Monday. 💼 Musk alleges he was “courted and deceived” by Altman and Brockman into co-founding OpenAI as a nonprofit. 💸 Musk claims he was betrayed after investing…
🚚 Elon Musk sent a Tesla Cybertruck to Tucker Carlson for review. 🎥 Carlson released the review video on his YouTube and X channels. 🚜 Carlson visited Patrick Feeney, a Ford F-350 driver, to test the Cybertruck. 💸 Feeney noted the Cybertruck’s power and user-friendly features, despite its $100,000 price tag. 🛠️ The review included…
⚡️ Tesla begins trials of faster charging speeds at select Supercharger stations. 🏎️ A Cybertruck achieved charging speeds of up to 323kW, surpassing the usual 250kW. 📊 The faster charging occurred at stations with V3 cabinets and V4 charging posts. 🛠️ Tesla’s Cybertruck Lead Engineer confirmed the trials were not a bug. 🚗 Most Tesla…
🚘 A Tesla Cybertruck was seen in Florida testing Full Self-Driving (FSD) software ahead of its release. 📆 FSD Supervised for the Cybertruck is expected to be launched later this month. 🎥 Chuck Cook, known for his FSD videos, spotted the ADAS operators testing. 🗣️ Elon Musk mentioned during a virtual speech that the Cybertruck…
⚡️ Trump supports EVs due to Musk’s endorsement. 🛑 Plans to end Biden’s non-existent EV mandate. 🇨🇳 Criticizes EVs for high costs and Chinese manufacturing. 🌐 Recommends diverse car market, not only EVs. 💸 Highlights high costs of installing EV chargers. 💬 Derides $100 trillion green policies. 🛡️ Proposes an iron dome to protect against…
🚨 A death at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas prompted a federal investigation. 🏥 The individual experienced cardiac arrest and was critical before passing away. 🕵️♂️ OSHA has initiated an investigation, with details currently limited. 🚧 The incident might be linked to a temporary work stoppage at the site. 💼 Tesla is the largest private employer…
🧠 Neuralink has successfully installed a second brain implant in a human patient. 🗣️ Elon Musk shared this update during a podcast with Lex Fridman. 🎯 The implant is part of the PRIME Study focused on aiding quadriplegic patients. 💻 Patients can control external devices, like a computer mouse, with their thoughts. 📈 Musk anticipates…
🤝 Elon Musk’s attorneys are pleading with the judge to vacate the $56 billion pay package decision. 🧑⚖️ Judge McCormick initially invalidated the pay package, calling it an “unfathomable sum.” 🗳️ The $56 billion pay package was ratified by shareholders in June. 🏛️ Attorneys argue that the shareholder vote demonstrates “stockholder democracy.” 📜 Judge McCormick…