🔒 The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed a ban on Chinese and Russian vehicle software due to national security concerns. 🚗 The ban would target software and hardware in vehicles, especially those using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, satellite, or cellular systems. 🕵️ Initial discussions began with a presidential investigation into Chinese vehicle software and cybersecurity risks.…
🛻 The Tesla Cybertruck is crucial for the expansion of the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop to the airport, addressing the need for more luggage space. 🚇 The Vegas Loop is an underground transportation system in Las Vegas using Tesla vehicles to connect key locations affordably. 🧳 The Cybertruck offers a spacious interior suitable for families…
🏭 Hyundai is beginning its European expansion with a plant in the Czech Republic. 🚗 The Czech plant is Hyundai’s only European facility capable of producing electric vehicles. 🌍 The plant is a central element of Hyundai’s strategy to grow its presence in Europe. 👔 Hyundai’s Executive Chair emphasized the plant’s role in the company’s…
🚗 Tesla Model Y is now the top-selling electric vehicle in Norway, with over 60,000 units on the road. ❄️ The popularity of Model Y in Norway disproves the notion that EVs don’t perform well in colder climates. 📈 Tesla Model Y became Norway’s top-selling vehicle in 2023, reflecting its strong market presence. 🌍 Norway…
🚗 The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid truck will be available in Australia starting October 2024, ahead of Ford and GWM’s PHEVs. 🦈 The truck will be known as the Shark 6 in Australia, similar to its sibling named Sealion 6. 📅 BYD will start taking orders for the Shark 6 on October 29, 2024,…
🌍 Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2024 Sakharov Prize by the Patriots for Europe group for his commitment to free speech. 📜 The Sakharov Prize is awarded by the European Parliament to honor significant contributions to freedom of thought and human rights. 🗣️ Musk’s advocacy for free speech, specifically through the Community Notes…
🚗 Tesla is expanding Autopark to more Cybertruck owners after initial testing with selected users. 🔄 The Autopark feature in version 2024.32.5.3 was spotted on only four vehicles, anticipated to roll out soon. 🅿️ Autopark allows automatic and parallel parking by selecting highlighted spaces, with driver attention still required. 🚀 Tesla plans to debut parking…
🚗 Elon Musk asserts that Tesla’s reliance on government subsidies is minimal, despite popular belief. 🚀 Musk clarifies that SpaceX does not receive subsidies and gets less government funding compared to competitors like Boeing for astronaut transport. 🏭 Musk criticizes the oil and gas industry for receiving significant tax breaks, suggesting they benefit more from…
🚗 Waymo and Hyundai are in discussions about a potential partnership to manufacture self-driving vehicles. 🤝 Officials from the companies have met multiple times to explore using Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 for Waymo’s future driverless cars. 🛠 Waymo continues working on its Zeekr platform, indicating it’s still a focus despite the Hyundai talks. 🌐 Waymo’s driverless…
🚗 General Motors’ Cruise plans to restart autonomous vehicle tests in California after losing its permit due to a robotaxi accident. 📍 Cruise has begun deploying manual mapping vehicles in Sunnyvale and Mountain View and will conduct supervised testing later this year. 🤝 Re-engaging with California regulators and stakeholders is a key focus for Cruise…