🌍 The EU and China officials are set to discuss trade tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports. 🤝 China is engaging with individual EU member states to oppose the Commission’s tariff on Chinese EVs. 🇪🇸 Spain is concerned about the tariffs’ impact on trade relations with China. 🚗 China and Italy are exploring potential…
🚗 Tesla is implementing new features for enhanced child safety with its upcoming 2024.32 Software Update. 👶 A new “smart child seat” feature will alert owners if a child is left in the vehicle, addressing a critical safety concern. 🛣️ Tesla is enhancing its navigation system with alerts for upcoming hazards, increasing its utility and…
🔄 Tesla and EVject reached an agreement following a lawsuit over unsafe ESC connectors. ⚠️ EVject is recalling its V1.0 and V1.1 Escape Connectors due to lack of thermal protection. 👉 Customers will receive a complimentary upgrade to the improved V1.2 Escape Connector. 🔍 Elon Musk investigated the safety concerns, leading to this resolution. 💡…
🚗 A Ford Mustang Mach-E driver is facing charges for a deadly crash using the BlueCruise system, resulting in two fatalities. 🚨 The crash occurred on Interstate 95 at 3 a.m., involving a disabled Toyota Prius and a good Samaritan who stopped to help. 📉 The Ford Mustang Mach-E reportedly had its BlueCruise and Adaptive…
🚗 Tesla plans to release Full Self Driving (FSD) for Right Hand Drive (RHD) markets between late Q1 and early Q2 2025. 🌎 The initial FSD rollout in 2025 will also target Left Hand Drive (LHD) markets in Europe and China. 📈 FSD is expected to undergo significant improvements, with new versions featuring enhanced capabilities…
🚗 Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe wanted to establish a different path for his company, unlike Tesla. 🤔 Tesla started by creating a high-priced sports car to fund future projects, a strategy Rivian intentionally avoided. 🛤️ Scaringe aimed to create a new narrative for Rivian focusing on different vehicle types and sustainable transportation. 🙌 Despite the…
🚗 Tesla maintains strong brand loyalty with a rate of 67.8% for the first half of 2024. 📊 S&P Mobility highlights Tesla’s consistent customer loyalty despite a limited product range. 📉 Any decline in loyalty is minimal, less than one percentage point compared to 2023. 💡 High product value, like the Tesla Model 3 Performance,…
🚗 Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi event is anticipated with excitement and big predictions. 🧠 Analyst Adam Jonas expects demonstrations of Tesla’s advanced Full Self-Driving technology at the event. 🗺️ The event is set to take place at Warner Brothers studio in Los Angeles, enabling possible drive demos. ✈️ Speculation includes potential unveilings of innovative tech like…
🚛 Tesla Semi production is progressing well, with at least 50 units visible at Gigafactory Nevada, indicating increased output. 📦 PepsiCo remains the primary recipient of Tesla Semi units, with a significant portion of the fleet yet to be delivered. 🏗️ Construction of a new dedicated Semi production plant near Gigafactory Nevada has commenced, signaling…
🚗 Reliance Infrastructure is exploring local production of electric vehicles and batteries in India. 👨💼 Former BYD executive Sanjay Gopalakrishnan will consult on the potential EV venture. 🌱 The company aims for an initial EV production capacity of 250,000 cars annually, with plans to scale to 750,000 units. 🔋 Reliance Infrastructure is considering a battery…