💼 Elon Musk’s apparent leaked email suggests that Tesla is planning to lay off over 10% of its global staff. 📧 The leaked email was shared by industry insiders in China, outlining the reasons behind the layoff decision, including duplication of roles and the need for cost reductions. 📉 While the news may be perceived…
🚚 A covered Rivian R1T refresh was spotted driving in California, sparking speculation about potential design changes. 📸 A Reddit user shared a photo of the refreshed R1T on San Francisco’s I-280, with many claiming it belongs to CEO RJ Scaringe. 🛣️ The vehicle was seen with a camouflage wrap, hinting at a forthcoming redesign,…
💼 The Anaheim Police Department is launching a pilot program for six Tesla Model Y units to address a shortage of patrol cars. 🚓 The Model Y cruisers were customized for patrol service through a partnership with Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT government and fleet vehicle company. 📋 Police Chief Rick Armendariz cited ongoing vehicle shortages, supply…
🚗 A Tesla Cybertruck is on display outside a showroom in Boston, Massachusetts. 🏙️ The display is located at the Boston Prudential Center and has been drawing crowds of onlookers. 🎶 A DJ is playing music from the Cybertruck’s bed power outlets, adding to the attraction. 🛣️ The display coincides with the Boston Marathon and…
🎤 Elon Musk discussed artificial intelligence (AI) briefly during the Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Los Angeles. 🏆 The Breakthrough Prize Ceremony is often referred to as the “Oscars of Science” and was held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. 💡 Musk expressed hopes for making life multiplanetary and emphasized the importance of AI development.…
🚗 Tesla is pausing Cybertruck deliveries due to unexpected delays. ⏰ Delivery appointments are being canceled, with customers being notified of delays. 📝 Some customers reported issues with the accelerator lubricant causing pedal slippage. 📅 The delivery pause is expected to last for the next seven days. 🏭 Tesla has been ramping up Cybertruck production…
💡 xAI introduces Grok 1.5V, a multimodal model capable of processing visual information alongside text. 🚀 Grok 1.5V enhances competitiveness by processing visual data like photographs, diagrams, charts, and documents. 📊 Detailed benchmarking compares Grok 1.5V with competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4V and Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5. 📸 Examples demonstrate Grok 1.5V’s use of real-world images…
💰 The price of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving subscription has been reduced by 50% to $99 per month from $199. 🚗 The option to purchase the Full Self-Driving suite outright remains at $12,000, offering features like Basic Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, Autosteer on City Streets, and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control. 💡 Tesla introduced Full Self-Driving…
💼 Bank of America analysts cut Tesla’s price target by over 20% to $220, maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating. 🔍 Tesla reported missed delivery targets, citing production ramp-up issues and factory shutdowns. 🌎 BoA suggests softening EV demand, especially in North America, may be a concern. 🛠 Tesla can potentially revive EV interest by developing new…
💼 Mercedes-Benz’s Head in India, Santosh Iyer, expresses excitement about Tesla’s potential entrance into the Indian market. 🔌 Mercedes-Benz is expanding its charging infrastructure in India in preparation for the expected growth in EVs. 🇮🇳 Tesla is anticipated to announce a deal to produce EVs in India after years of speculation and negotiations with the…