🔌 Tesla’s latest software update disables 12-volt and 16-volt sockets when the vehicle is unoccupied. 🚗 The sockets remain active only in Camp Mode, complicating usage during outdoor activities. 🐻 Sentry Mode no longer keeps sockets active, posing challenges for campers using appliances. 🍎 This change risks food spoilage for campers relying on car power…
🚗 Chevy Bolt drivers feel relieved with Tesla Supercharger access for the first time. 🔌 GM EVs gained access to Tesla Superchargers in late September, joining Ford and Rivian. 🌍 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stalls are now available to GM vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. 🛣️ Long-distance trips are now easier for GM drivers thanks…
🚗 Unplugged Teslas win: Tesla Model S Plaid and Model 3 Performance took double podium finishes at Gridlife Laguna. ⚡ Limited EV presence: Fewer than five electric vehicles participated in the event, highlighting their rarity in motor races. 🚀 Rare performance feat: The Model S Plaid and Model 3 Performance set all-wheel-drive records in their…
🚗 Tesla plans to raise $783 million by selling debt backed by auto leases. 💼 The sale is being led by French firm Societe Generale. 📈 Asset-backed security sales are common in the auto industry, allowing Tesla to raise funds without additional debt costs. 🏦 This will be Tesla’s second such transaction this year, with…
🚗 Tesla’s Robotaxi Day is expected to be a major turning point for the company, marking a new era in self-driving technology. 🔍 Analysts are shifting focus from production figures to self-driving potential, which is anticipated to boost Tesla’s perceived strengths. 📈 Key updates expected at the event include Cybercab scaling, a ride-share app, and…
🚙 The first images of the standard non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck have been shared online. 📅 Deliveries of the standard Cybertruck are expected to start between October and November 2024. ⛔️ The standard Cybertruck lacks the “Foundation Series” badging and extra accessories. 💲 The Foundation Series package costs an additional $20,000 and includes several premium…
🚗 Tesla added 2,800 new Supercharger stalls in Q3 2024, showcasing a 23% annual network growth. ⚡ The network delivered 1.4 TWh of energy, with a 27% increase from the previous year. 🌍 Tesla’s Supercharger Network expansion is praised by company executives and aligns with CEO Elon Musk’s goals. ♻️ By expanding the network, Tesla…
🍔 McDonald’s announced a mysterious event on 10.10, prompting speculation about a collaboration with Tesla’s Robotaxi launch. 🚗 Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to be unveiled on the same date, raising questions about a joint announcement with McDonald’s. 🤖 Rumors suggest a potential partnership where Tesla’s Optimus robots might assist with McDonald’s operations or delivery services.…
🚗 Tesla’s CIO departure occurs just before a key Robotaxi event. 💼 Nagesh Saldi had been focusing on boosting Tesla’s data capacities for AI. 🔄 Departure raises questions, but potentially indicates milestone achievements. 🌟 Executive exits, including Saldi’s, might mark progress to new leadership. 📉 Saldi’s exit contributes to a shrinking Tesla executive team this…
🚚 Tesla has begun sending out invitations to order the non-Foundation Series Cybertruck, starting at $79,990 before options. 💰 The Foundation Series added $20,000 to the Cybertruck’s price, making the AWD $99,990 and the tri-motor $119,990. 🌐 Foundation Series-related extras include driving features and accessories that raised entry prices. 📉 The non-Foundation Series Cybertruck allows…