🚗 Tesla is planning to launch driverless ride-hailing services in U.S. cities, with Austin, Texas being a primary candidate for early pilot programs. 🗣️ Tesla has been in discussions with Austin officials since May about deploying self-driving robotaxis, aiming to train first responders on autonomous vehicle interaction. 🌐 Tesla is also considering other Texas cities…
🚗 King County Metro adds 120 Tesla Model Y vehicles to its vanpool fleet to reduce carbon emissions. 💰 The cost of acquiring the 120 Teslas totaled $6.49 million, including all necessary accessories and licensing. 🌱 The Tesla Model Y is favored for its seven-seat capacity and electric power, aligning with the county’s cost-recovery programs.…
🚗 Tesla has introduced free lifetime Supercharging for inventory Cybertruck Foundation Series orders placed on or after December 27, 2024. ⚡ The offer is a major incentive, highlighting the limited availability of the Foundation Series, which has ended. 🛑 The lifetime Supercharging is non-transferrable and does not apply to used vehicles, business orders, or commercial…
🚗 Li Auto CEO Li Xiang suggests Elon Musk might reconsider Lidar if he drove in China at night. 🌌 Li highlights Lidar’s importance for safer night driving on Chinese highways with common obstacles. 🛡️ Li Auto uses Lidar for enhanced safety, detecting obstacles up to 200 meters away compared to 100 meters for cameras.…
🚧 Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory construction began in May 2024 and could be completed within seven months, marking its fastest factory construction to date. 🏭 The Megafactory will produce up to 10,000 Megapack batteries annually, significantly boosting Tesla Energy’s output. 🛠️ A video shared on social platform X showcases the nearly completed Megafactory, indicating readiness for…
🚗 Tesla launched the Blind Spot Warning While Parked feature in China, initially rolled out for Model 3 and Cybertruck. 🔔 This safety feature alerts users with a light and sound if a vehicle or object is near when attempting to open a door. 🔒 The door remains closed upon detection unless overridden by pressing…
🚗 Analysts predict Tesla will deliver about 511,000 vehicles in Q4 2024, leading to a total of 1.8 million vehicles for the year. 📉 Barclays suggests that Q4 sales numbers are less significant for investors this year. 🤖 Barclays warns that a small miss in delivery targets could impact Tesla’s Autonomous Vehicle (AV) and Artificial…
🌟 Giga Berlin is viewed as a “beacon” in the automotive industry, showing successful electric vehicle production is possible in Germany. 🚧 The plant faced challenges including production stoppages and protests, yet expects a positive year-end. 👫 Tesla is strengthening Giga Berlin’s workforce with moves towards permanent employment and pay raises. 🌍 No immediate physical…
🔍 Hertz is selling used Tesla rentals at significantly lower prices, raising questions about their value. 🚗 A specific 2023 Tesla Model 3 is offered by Hertz for $17,913, compared to Edmunds’ estimation of $26,346 to $39,831 for similar models. 📉 An example from Hertz included a 2022 Tesla Model 3 with 136,200 miles priced…
🏭 The Tesla Semi factory in Nevada marked a milestone with the installation of the last major piece of structural steel, highlighting rapid construction progress. 🚚 Saia Inc. partnered with Tesla, incorporating two Tesla Semi trucks into its fleet as part of their 100th-anniversary celebration. 🎉 Saia LTL Freight expressed satisfaction with the Tesla Semi’s…