🏗️ Tesla is actively building its dedicated Semi factory near Giga Nevada. 🚁 Recent drone flyovers reveal significant construction progress with more footings set up. 🖼️ A render shared by Tesla Semi Program Head shows the future look of the factory. 📦 Abundance of building materials on-site indicates Tesla’s continued construction efforts. 🔧 Footing plates…
🔥 South Korea’s environment ministry will hold an emergency meeting on EV fire safety. 🏢 The meeting will include South Korea’s land and industry ministries and the National Fire Agency. 🚗 The government aims to introduce measures against EV fires after a Mercedes-Benz EV fire. 🛠️ EV manufacturers might be required to disclose the brand…
🚗 Tesla Cybertruck’s first fatal crash prompts NHTSA to seek more information from the automaker. 🕵️ The accident, which led to a fatality, is currently under investigation. 📋 NHTSA confirmed they are gathering additional data from Tesla regarding the crash. 🔍 Despite multiple incidents involving the Cybertruck, this is the first fatality linked to the…
🚆 Tesla’s all-electric “Giga Train” began operations, transporting employees to Gigafactory Berlin. 🧑🤝🧑 The train will eventually transport 4,500 employees daily. 🌱 The Giga Train is fully battery-powered, in line with Tesla’s mission for renewable energy. 🚉 The train shuttles between Tesla Süd station and Erkner station. ⏳ Originally set for April, the launch was…
🌍 Tesla loses German fleet customer due to Elon Musk’s support of Trump. 🏢 Rossmann chain stops buying Teslas due to Musk’s political stance. 🌡️ Musk’s support of Trump contrasts with Tesla’s climate mission. 🚗 Rossmann retains 34 Teslas in its existing fleet for sustainability. 🗣️ Musk’s stance on free speech may lead to more…
🌍 All EU member states are expected to support new tariffs on China-made EV imports by November. 🏢 The European Commissioner of Trade, Valois Dombrovskis, has announced support from all 27 EU member states for tariffs up to 38% on Chinese EV imports. 🚗 The aim is to protect the EU car industry from the…
🚗 Tesla released its Q2 2024 vehicle safety report. 📉 Tesla vehicles have one of the lowest probabilities of injury as tested by the U.S. New Car Assessment Program. 🦺 The company attributes safety to a combination of passive, active, and automated driver assistance features. 📊 One crash was recorded for every 6.88 million miles…
🇨🇳 China warns Canada about potential 100% tariffs on EV imports. 🇨🇦 Canada considers tariffs similar to the United States on China-made EVs. ⚖️ China argues tariffs would harm normal trade; current EV trade volume is low. 🗣️ Canada has sought public and business input on the proposed tariffs. 🚗 Unifor, Canada’s largest labor union,…
🛠️ Tesla is “recalling” 1.68 million vehicles in China with a software update. 🚘 The issue affects Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles in China. 🔧 The problem involves a faulty hood latch that could obstruct the driver’s view. 🌐 Fix will be deployed through an Over-the-Air Software Update needing internet…
🚫 Elon Musk canceled the Tesla-Costco partnership in Taiwan. 🇹🇼 Tesla planned to sell EVs through Costco in Taiwan but the program was not approved by Musk. 🛍️ Other car companies, such as General Motors, have used Costco to offer exclusive deals. 🚗 Tesla prefers its direct-to-consumer sales model for selling vehicles. 📉 Direct-to-consumer sales…