📰 Tesla responded sternly to a Washington Post article alleging Autopilot dangers and irresponsibility in deployment. 🌐 The Washington Post claimed that Autopilot contributed to about 40 fatal or serious crashes, with eight occurring in areas not designed for Autopilot use. 🚗 Tesla countered, emphasizing its commitment to safety and the positive impact of Autopilot…
Key Points 🔍 A Tesla whistleblower, Lukasz Krupski, raised concerns about a security risk related to the handling of employee data. 🌐 Krupski alerted the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) about accessible personal information, including passport numbers and medical details, on Tesla’s project tracking software, Jira. 🌐 The whistleblower emphasized the potential security risk, stating…
Key Points 🚗 Mazda’s Gradual Electrification: Mazda plans to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) with 7-8 new EV models by 2030, marking a strategic move amid a slow transition to electrification. ⚡ Concerns on EV Demand: Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro expresses concerns about uncertain demand for EVs, influencing the company’s intentional and gradual approach to…
Key Points 🚗 Cybertruck Crash Testing: Tesla performed in-house crash testing for the Cybertruck, ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and allowing customer deliveries. 📊 No Official NHTSA Ratings: The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not conducted official safety testing for the Cybertruck. Preliminary safety ratings on the NHTSA database lack…
Key Points 🎙️ In-Depth Interview: Sandy Munro, an automotive manufacturing expert, conducts a deep-dive interview with five top Tesla executives to uncover details about the Cybertruck. 🚗 Etherloop Technology: The interview sheds light on the Cybertruck’s revolutionary gigabit ethernet loop, known as the ‘etherloop,’ connecting high-speed controllers and drastically reducing wiring requirements. 📉 Wiring Reduction:…
Key Points 📩 Tesla communicates with Cybertruck buyers, urging them to “Prepare for Delivery” in a recent message sent out over the weekend. 🚚 Initial deliveries of the Cybertruck occurred at a dedicated event in Texas, with lucky invitees showcasing their Cybertrucks in public. 🗓️ Tesla officially lists configurations for the first 2024 deliveries, with…
Key Points 🎾 Tennis superstar Serena Williams and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian choose the Tesla Cybertruck as their vehicle of choice. 🚗 Ohanian owns a Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series, making him one of the first customers to receive the third production truck delivered. 🌟 The couple was spotted leaving a star-studded party in Miami during…
Key Points 🚫 German union IG Metall has deemed the strike by Swedish union IF Metall against Tesla Sweden as ‘illegal.’ 🤝 IG Metall rejects IF Metall’s call to action against Tesla, emphasizing that striking for political reasons could violate the duty to work and lead to employer action against employees. 💼 Most Tesla Sweden…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Cybertruck, newly released, is actively participating in races against various opponents, including the Ford F-150 Raptor R. 🏎️ The Ford F-150 Raptor R, known for its surprising speed, is described as resembling an off-road desert racer more than a conventional pickup truck. 📊 On paper, the Raptor R has a…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla has revealed the order configurator for the “Foundation Series” Cybertruck in a video shared over the weekend. 💻 The configurator showcases the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) version starting at $99,990 and the Cyberbeast tri-motor trim priced at $119,990. 🌍 Tesla is prioritizing Cybertruck deliveries in California and Texas, with the dual-motor version…