🚗 Rivian is partnering with the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to debut the “Electric Roadhouse” exhibit in March 2025. 🎤 The exhibit will include panel discussions, demo drives, concerts, and drive-in movies, featuring the Rivian R2 vehicle. 📍 Rivian will have a presence throughout SXSW, including at the Austin Convention Center and the greater…
🚗 Tesla is planning to launch the compact and affordable Model Q in the first half of 2025. 📉 The Model Q is expected to be priced below $30,000 to compete with the BYD Dolphin and Volkswagen ID.3. 🌍 Initial reports about the Model Q’s launch came from a meeting with Deutsche Bank, as reported…
🚗 Tesla’s FSD v13.2 demonstrates impressive capabilities by successfully navigating a tricky parking situation involving a UPS truck and oncoming Waymo traffic. 📈 The software includes integrated unpark, reverse, and park features, enhancing the “park-to-park” end-to-end driving experience. 🧠 Tesla is leveraging real-time driving data to train its neural network, aiming for future unsupervised autonomy…
🚗 Tesla’s Supercharger network set a record consumption of 12 GWh in a single day after Thanksgiving. ⚡ Max de Zegher, Director of North American Charging, highlighted recent Supercharger price reductions. 🌍 Tesla reached its 60,000th Supercharger stall worldwide in October. 🏗️ The company is rapidly deploying prefabricated Superchargers that are quick to install and…
📦 Indian police have queried SpaceX’s Starlink regarding its alleged connection to a $4.2B meth smuggling operation. 🌊 Starlink is questioned about its maritime devices, believed by authorities to assist smugglers traveling from Myanmar to India. 🧩 Authorities have asked for the purchaser’s identity, payment method, and device registration details. 🚀 SpaceX hasn’t launched Starlink…
🚗 Tesla’s new feature allows Cybertruck avatar customization, initially launched with the 2024 Holiday Update. 🔧 Users can create custom wraps using specific requirements and upload them via USB to their Cybertruck’s infotainment system. 📱 The feature is part of broader updates, including Sentry Mode improvements and the new Tesla Apple Watch app. 🎨 Tesla…
🚚 Tesla has unveiled a new Cybertruck-themed Easter Egg at Gigafactory Texas, with a unique tunnel exit shaped like a Cybertruck. 🎥 Longtime drone observer Joe Tegtmeyer reported on the new development, confirming the Cybertruck theme with factory sources and sharing visuals on social media. 🛤️ The tunnel, started by The Boring Company in March,…
🚗 Tesla is restarting its press team, potentially marking a shift from its social-media-only strategy. 🏢 A job listing for a Vehicle Communications Manager at Tesla’s Fremont site signals the revival of its media relations efforts. 📢 The new role involves managing public vehicle communication, including media coordination and content approval. 🤝 The position requires…
💰 Elon Musk contributed over $250 million to pro-Trump campaign committees for the 2024 election. 🚀 Musk’s donations included $238.5 million to America PAC, supporting Trump’s campaign. 📅 Contributions were substantial during the final weeks of the campaign, with $25 million weekly donations in October. 🎫 Musk also made $1 million daily payments to supporters…
🔔 The Strausberg-Erkner Water Association has drafted a new water agreement for Tesla’s Giga Berlin, awaiting Tesla’s approval. 📉 The draft includes a reduced water supply commitment to Tesla and updates for wastewater management, with Tesla offering to release 377,000 cubic meters of water. 🤝 If Tesla disagrees with the terms, further negotiations may occur.…