Key Takeaways The Chinese government is considering Elon Musk for buying TikTok’s U.S. operations as a possible option to prevent a ban. This plan is among several strategies China is exploring while the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on a law that might require ByteDance to divest TikTok by a specific deadline. A TikTok representative dismissed…
Key Takeaways Tesla has been denied funding for a second time by the Biden Administration for an EV semi-truck charging corridor on the West Coast. The project’s collaboration includes California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which also applied for funding. A total of 49 applicants were awarded $636 million in this round, but…
Key Takeaways Tesla is gearing up to start production of the new Model Y “Juniper” at Giga Berlin shortly after its launch in China. The new iteration was launched in China last week, with two configurations: Rear-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in Germany in 2024 and also topped the…
Key Takeaways Tesla outsold Audi globally for the first time in 2024 despite a slight drop in deliveries. Audi’s global sales dropped by 12 percent year-over-year, selling 1.67 million vehicles. Audi faced challenges with demand during its transition to electric models, with an 8 percent drop in battery-electric deliveries. Audi’s sales declined significantly in key…
Key Takeaways Despite being a polarizing figure, Elon Musk has been actively using Tesla and SpaceX resources to aid recovery efforts related to LA wildfires. Deployment of mobile Tesla Powerwall Units and Starlink satellite internet systems are helping non-profits operating in wildfire-affected areas. Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with Starlink satellites provide internet connectivity to affected regions.…
Key Takeaways Customers in the Philippines who ordered a Tesla Model Y will automatically get the upgraded “Juniper” model, with deliveries starting in April. Tesla vehicles for the Philippines will be sourced from Giga Shanghai, with Model Y deliveries in China starting in March pending approval. Tesla Philippines works with various banks, accepting loans even…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybertruck owners report receiving FSD (Supervised) v13.2.4 update with notable improvements. New update includes improved data scaling and training compute, enhancing the driving network. Introduces 36 Hz full-resolution video inputs, and supports dynamic routing around road closures. Speed profiles have been improved for city streets and highways, enhancing collision avoidance. Upcoming features…
Key Takeaways Mr. Musk recruits Silicon Valley executives to slash government costs by filling unofficial roles in the federal government. Executives are expected to work 80-hour weeks on six-month unpaid stints to identify potential spending cuts. DOGE participants are influential tech figures, including billionaires and Peter Thiel associates, aiming to impact major federal agencies. Heavy…
Key Takeaways Tesla and SpaceX are deploying Cybertrucks and Starlink Internet to support areas affected by the LA fires. Starlink is offering a month of free internet service to help those dealing with connectivity issues due to the fires. Several Cybertrucks are being used as mobile power stations and support vehicles for emergency services in…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s refreshed Model Y “Juniper” has been officially launched in China and spotted in the U.S., specifically in Santa Clara, California. A video by X user Teslaconomics shows the Model Y “Juniper” wrapped to conceal redesigned headlights and taillights. Sighting in the Bay Area adds speculation about its forthcoming U.S. release, highlighting Tesla’s…