Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybercab will be sold to consumers for under $30,000 before 2027, responding “Yes” to an X user. Community memes target MKBHD’s wager to shave his head if Cybercab hits $30k before 2027; Musk replies “Gonna happen ????” to Whole Mars Catalog’s post. First Cybercab produced at Giga Texas, sparking…
Key Takeaways City of Davis, California, City Council to consider resolution banning engagement with Elon Musk-owned companies like Tesla and SpaceX. Resolution would prohibit new contracts, purchases, or use of Tesla Robotaxis by the city. Proposal urges CalPERS to divest from Musk company stocks, citing alleged labor, environmental, safety violations, and political activities threatening democracy.…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk has reaffirmed Cybercab production starting in April 2026 for the third time in six months. Cybercab will have no pedals or steering wheel, confirming fully autonomous design. Musk known for aggressive timelines with past delays on Roadster, Semi, and Full Self-Driving. Initial production will be slow following an S-curve due to…
” Key Takeaways Tesla is rolling out xAI’s Grok to vehicles in nine initial European countries: UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain. Official confirmation via Tesla Europe, Middle East & Africa X post, with more markets planned. Grok enables hands-free questions with real-time info, navigation searches, and route adjustments without touching…
Key Takeaways Tesla is hiring an Autopilot Test Engineer in Shanghai’s Lingang district, home to Giga Shanghai and a key zone for autonomous testing. Lingang’s Nanhui New City authorized Tesla fleet for advanced driving tests on public roads, a first for foreign automakers in China. Ongoing preparations for Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout in China, including…
Key Takeaways Tesla engineers ignored daily recruiting calls from Apple’s Project Titan EV team by unplugging their phones. Apple canceled its secretive EV project in early 2024 after scaling back from fully autonomous to limited self-driving ambitions for a 2028 launch. Elon Musk revealed in a podcast that Apple “carpet bombed” Tesla with calls, offering…
Key TakeawaysTesla executive Sendil Palani confirmed on X that Full Self-Driving (FSD), the most robust US driver assistance program, isn’t attracting interest from lagging competitors despite Tesla’s efforts.Palani responded to a Tesla fan’s question about continued vehicle manufacturing, noting sharing FSD tech “has not been proven to be easy.”Tesla previously discussed licensing FSD with a…
” Key Takeaways Lars Moravy testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee advocating for a federal framework on autonomous vehicles to replace patchwork state rules. This framework would reward innovation, boost U.S. manufacturing, and prevent falling behind rivals like China. Current state regulations slow AV progress by forcing companies to battle local legislators. Tesla’s Full…
Key Takeaways A 2024 Tesla Model S with AI4 and FSD v14.2.2.3 completed the first-ever zero-intervention Cannonball Run from LA to NYC (3,081 miles). Trip took 58 hours 22 minutes at 64 mph average, with 10 hours spent charging. Led by Alex Roy and autonomy experts; FSD handled all driving, including highways, lane changes, navigation,…
Key Takeaways A dirty Tesla Cybercab prototype was sighted in Chicago, with its rear camera area noticeably cleaner and traces of water, confirming a rear camera washer. The rear camera washer addresses a long-requested feature by Tesla owners, especially in snowy or wet regions to prevent FSD visibility issues. Sawyer Merritt, a Model Y owner…