Key Takeaways Lucid unveiled the Lunar robotaxi concept at its 2026 Investor Day, built on the new Midsize EV platform for autonomous ride-hailing. Lunar mirrors Tesla’s Cybercab with two seats, no driver controls, and a focus on fleet economics using the redesigned Atlas drive unit. Tesla’s Cybercab, first teased in 2019 and unveiled in 2024,…
Key Takeaways Tesla showcased Optimus humanoid robot and Cybertruck at AWE 2026 in Shanghai. On-site staff report mass production of Optimus could start by end of 2026. Fremont Factory initial line: up to 1 million Optimus units annually; Giga Texas: 10 million per year. Tesla China teased highly detailed robotic hands on Weibo, mimicking human…
” Key Takeaways A Texas woman, Justine Saint Amour, sues Tesla for over $1M after her Cybertruck on FSD attempted to drive straight off a Houston overpass into a concrete barrier. Lawsuit alleges Tesla’s negligent hiring and retention of Elon Musk as CEO, allowing him to override engineers’ recommendations for radar and LiDAR sensors. Claims…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab manufacturing is nearing an April start date, with test units spotted nationwide. Braille implemented on the Stop/Hazard Lights button for blind passengers’ emergency use, highlighted by @wholemars. Braille also on interior door releases, confirmed by @EricETesla. Focus on inclusivity for disabled users, leveraging Full Self-Driving to enable independent transport. Cybercab launches…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced “Digital Optimus” (or “Macrohard”), a joint Tesla-xAI project under their investment agreement, capable of emulating entire companies. Digital Optimus processes the past 5 seconds of real-time computer screen video, keyboard, and mouse actions to automate desk work like accounting and HR. Musk explained: Grok (xAI’s AI) acts as the “master…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab on display at US Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., with photos/videos shared on X. Offers unusually generous legroom for its compact size, exceeding Model Y, Model X, and Cybertruck. No steering wheel or pedals maximizes nearly entire cabin for passengers. Prominent large center screen provides entertainment and ride info during…
Key Takeaways Mississippi regulators approved xAI’s permit for a natural gas power plant in Southaven with 41 turbines. The plant will support xAI’s Colossus data centers near Memphis and a new Macrohardrr facility. Approval followed public comments and met all environmental standards, per MDEQ’s Jaricus Whitlock. Whitlock stated the permit exceeds requirements, ensuring no unhealthy…
Key Takeaways Tesla China teases Optimus robot’s next-gen hands with strikingly human-like proportions and finger structures. Teaser image shared by Tesla AI on Weibo, reposted on X by community members. Ming (@tslaming) posts about Optimus v3’s new dexterous hands looking almost identical to human hands, calling it impressive. Advanced hands crucial for Optimus to handle…
Key Takeaways Cybercab sightings increasing on public roads in Silicon Valley (e.g., San Jose, Los Gatos) and at Giga Texas. 25 units observed at Giga Texas: 14 gold units parked outside factory exit, 9 at crash testing, 2 at end-of-line checks. First public road testing in October near Tesla’s Engineering HQ in Los Altos, CA,…
Key Takeaways Prufrock-2 tunnel boring machine completed a 2.28-mile Vegas Loop tunnel, the longest single segment to date, surpassing the previous 2.26-mile record. This marks the fourth tunnel near Westgate Las Vegas, expanding the Vegas Loop network across the city. Construction moved ~68,000 cubic yards of dirt using ~4.8 miles of continuous conveyor belt powered…