📅 General Motors and Samsung SDI have postponed the opening of their electric vehicle battery factory in Indiana by one year, now slated for 2027. 📊 The delay in the factory’s schedule is due to market conditions and contract details, aligning with a consumer shift toward hybrids over pure EVs. 🛠️ The upcoming plant is…
🚗 Tesla Model Y “Juniper” rumors include a potential release in Q1 2025. 📰 Report from China suggests new five-seat and a potentially exclusive seven-seat model. ❓ No official confirmation from Tesla on the Model Y Refresh. 🚀 Tesla’s “Highland” Model 3 release pattern resembles the Model Y rumors. 🕵️♂️ Leaked images and prototypes hint…
🚨 The judge in the Elon Musk pay package case received a warning from the Delaware High Court about a massive legal fee windfall risk. ⚖️ Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled Musk’s $56 billion pay package excessive and not in the shareholders’ best interest. 💼 Attorneys who successfully challenged the pay package might earn an unprecedented…
🚚 Dan Priestley, Tesla’s Senior Manager for the Semi program, will attend the 2024 IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany. 🇩🇪 The event will be held from September 17 to 22, 2024, showcasing Tesla’s serious intentions for the European market. 🎤 Priestley will deliver a C-level keynote on the Class 8 all-electric truck, reflecting…
🚓 Tesla’s police adaption: Several forces in the U.S. have adopted Teslas, citing cost-effectiveness and performance. 🚫 Negative police feedback: Menlo Park Police Department found Teslas unsuitable as future patrol cars. 💸 Cost concerns: Outfitting Teslas for police use proved 33% more expensive than comparable vehicles. 🧍♂️ Space issues: Modified Teslas have inadequate space for…
🚗 Tesla is enhancing its Navigation system with two new features aimed at making it easier to find points of interest. 🔍 Predictive text will be added to the navigation system, helping suggest locations based on partially typed inputs and the car’s vicinity. 📍 A “Search This Area” function will be introduced, allowing users to…
🚗 Tesla Model X testing mule was spotted in Northern California with a LiDAR rig ahead of the Robotaxi event. 🔍 Despite historically not using LiDAR, Tesla is possibly employing it for data collection or vision validation. 👤 Elon Musk has criticized LiDAR as unnecessary for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities. 🆒 The LiDAR equipment on…
🎉 The Tesla Model 3 has been awarded Best New and Best Used Electric Executive Car for 2024 by What Car?. 🇬🇧 This year’s What Car? awards included both new and used options, highlighting affordability in the UK’s EV market. 💷 The previous generation Model 3 can be purchased for as low as £15,000 in…
💰 Tesla Electric customers in Texas report significantly reduced bills, with some dropping from $400 to just $6. 📑 Users appreciate the clarity and simplicity of Tesla Electric’s pricing structure. 🌞 Combining Tesla Electric with Tesla’s Powerwall or Solar Roof technologies further reduces power bills and can earn credits. 🔋 Tesla Electric offers different plans,…
🚓 The Tesla Model Y is gaining popularity among police departments, including La Crescent, MN, for its advantages as an electric vehicle. 🔋 The Model Y squad car uses public state aid for customizations and features like regenerative braking which extends battery life. 📱 Officers access the Model Y with a phone key, and each…