💰 Cruise, a GM subsidiary, is offering $75,000 to resolve an investigation into its crash response involving a self-driving vehicle. 🚗 The incident occurred in October when a Cruise self-driving vehicle hit and dragged a pedestrian. 📝 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) mandated a hearing, accusing Cruise of omitting details and misrepresenting its response…
🚌 The Flemish transport company De Lijn has approved an order for 92 electric buses from BYD Europe, aiming for completely emission-free public transport by 2035. 💰 The electric bus order represents an investment of more than 43 million euros, with the possibility of expanding to a total of 500 electric buses in the future.…
🚗 Siemens AG is transitioning to an all-electric fleet in Germany. 🌱 The initial phase involves integrating 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 units into Siemens AG’s fleet. 🔋 Volkswagen ID.4, the chosen model, aligns with Siemens AG’s goal for a carbon-neutral and fully electric fleet by 2030. 🌍 The ID.4 is Volkswagen’s first all-electric compact SUV, available…
🎉 A Tesla year-end delivery event at Fremont Factory featured a Cybertruck DJ session. 🎧 Tesla’s resident DJ, Oracle alumni Alex Mandel, also known as DJ Ceviche, set up his equipment on the bed of a Cybertruck. 🔌 DJ Ceviche powered all his DJ equipment using the Cybertruck, showcasing the pickup’s Powershare feature. ⚡ The…
💼 Elon Musk reiterates Tesla’s potential to surpass the combined worth of Apple and Saudi Aramco. 📈 Musk envisions this scenario in approximately five years, contingent on Tesla’s exceptional execution. 🍏 Apple’s market cap stands at $2.99 trillion, while Saudi Aramco’s is $2.13 trillion, surpassing Tesla’s highest market cap of $1.23 trillion in November 2021.…
🤖 Cybertruck FSD Priority: Elon Musk confirms that the Cybertruck is the “lowest priority” for Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta updates. 🚗 FSD Beta Program: Tesla has been running its FSD Beta program for over three years, with users driving over 500 million miles using the advanced driver-assist system. 📉 Limited Cybertruck Numbers: The Cybertruck is…
🚗 Tesla is teasing improvements for its Supercharger V4 units. 🛠️ The Supercharger V4 stalls feature beefier construction and longer, more durable cables. 🤔 Some Tesla owners have expressed complaints about the new V4 chargers, particularly regarding the weight and flexibility of the cables and the design of the holster. 📣 Tesla responded to the…
💰 Insurance Subsidy for Model 3 Highland RWD: Customers purchasing a Model 3 Highland RWD produced in January 2024 could receive an RMB 6,000 ($847) insurance subsidy if they take delivery by month-end. 📉 Adjusted Price for Base Model 3 Highland: With the insurance subsidy, the base Model 3 Highland RWD’s price is adjusted to…
🚗 Major Vehicle Launches: Tesla had a significant year in 2023, featuring the highly anticipated launch of the Cybertruck and the redesigned Model 3 “Highland.” 🌐 Charging Hardware Adoption: The North American auto industry widely adopted Tesla’s charging hardware, marked by Ford’s official announcement of adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS). 🏭 Gigafactory Expansion:…
🌍 Tesla is offering a free first Supercharging session to non-Tesla EVs in 18 countries. 📅 The offer is valid until January 6, and drivers must use a credit card on the Tesla mobile app. 🗺️ The promotion covers countries in Europe and the Middle East, as indicated by the source. 🚗 Earlier this month,…