👁️ Neuralink’s Blindsight implant recently received the FDA’s “breakthrough device” designation. 💡 The Blindsight device aims to enable sight for individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve. 🚀 The FDA designation propels Blindsight closer to consumer availability but several hurdles remain. ⚖️ The breakthrough tag aligns the device with promoting health equity…
🚛 Adoption of Tesla Semis in PepsiCo’s fleet has been smoother than anticipated. 💡 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is key for Tesla’s Semi program decisions. 🤝 Truck drivers have positively received Tesla Semi, preferring it over diesel. 🏭 PepsiCo operates three distinct Tesla Semi fleets for different delivery needs. 🔄 Tesla Semi is seen…
🔋 Tesla’s Powerwall 3 is now offered in Western Australia through PSW Energy. 💰 The Powerwall 3 pricing ranges from AUD$13,990 to AUD$15,990, with three package options. 🌞 Packages include combined purchase with solar, a retrofit with existing solar, or standalone installation. ⚡ The storage capacity of Powerwall 3 is 13.5 kWh, with three solar…
⚠️ Tesla warns against using Supercharger extension cords due to safety concerns. 🔌 Using NACS extension cords can cause cable overheating and shorting issues. 📏 Supercharger cable lengths are optimized for safety and reliability. 🛑 Extension cords may bypass temperature safety features of Superchargers. 🔧 Modifying Supercharger cable length with extension cords can pose safety…
🎤 Ford is adding a karaoke feature to its vehicles, similar to Tesla’s Caraoke. 🚗 The karaoke feature will be introduced first on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E. 📱 The Stingray Karaoke App will provide a wide selection of songs in 38 languages. 🎉 This entertainment feature will expand to other Ford vehicles,…
🚚 Tesla plans multiple configurations for the Semi to meet diverse buyer needs. 🏭 Mass production of the Semi will occur near Giga Nevada, targeting 50,000 units per year. 💡 The Semi aims to be competitively priced to accelerate electric truck adoption. ⚡ The Semi’s efficiency has already reached 100 kWh per 100 kilometers. 📊…
🚗 The IIHS conducted a study on Tesla Autopilot safeguards to assess their impact on driver attentiveness. 📈 Drivers quickly adapted to Tesla Autopilot’s attention reminders, initially increasing warning occurrences but eventually reducing escalations. 🧠 The study revealed that drivers often engaged in non-driving tasks during and around alert periods, as they became accustomed to…
🏗️ Tesla Giga Texas features a massive building with a huge supercomputer cluster. 🚩 Recently, three large flagpoles, estimated at 165 feet tall, were installed at Giga Texas. 🇺🇸 The flagpoles display the American flag, the Texas flag, and the Tesla flag, each measuring 30 ft x 60 ft. 🏢 Giga Texas is the second-largest…
🚛 Recent videos from the 2024 IAA Transportation trade show unveiled new details about the Tesla Semi, including a sleeper area and large side storage spaces. ⏳ The Tesla Semi, first revealed in 2017, has undergone design changes such as modified door handles and the removal of its frunk since beginning deliveries in December 2022.…
🚚 Tesla’s Cybertruck is set to begin deliveries in Canada and Mexico soon, expanding its market presence. 🇨🇦 Canada has been preparing for Cybertruck deliveries by setting up rebates and incentives for buyers. 🇲🇽 Initial deliveries in Mexico are imminent, with pickups already being transported to delivery centers. 🌍 Tesla considers expanding Cybertruck availability to…