Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 units have arrived at a delivery center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, following the U.S. automaker’s launch of EV sales in the country earlier this year. 🌍 Expected to arrive last month, Gigafactory Shanghai-built Model 3 units have been spotted in Malaysia, with deliveries scheduled for next week. 📷 Bryan…
Key Points 🇸🇪 IF Metall’s ongoing strike against Tesla is severely impacting smaller businesses in Sweden, as highlighted by a car workshop owner, Björn Larsson. 💼 Larsson’s workshop, Mölnlycke Paintwork and Body Shop, supports Tesla repairs and services, with Teslas accounting for about 70% of its operations. 🛠️ Due to the strike, Larsson’s shop is…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s upcoming software update, 2023.44.1, introduces several new features, including a front camera washer button, Shaka media player, and Apple Podcasts playback speed adjustments. 📸 The front camera washer button’s arrival aligns with the anticipation of the Cybertruck launch, suggesting its inclusion in the electric pickup. 🎵 Apple Podcasts in the update…
Key Points 🚗 The refreshed Tesla Model 3 now features an “Active Hood” safety feature for pedestrian collision protection. 📄 Tesla details the Active Hood in the Model 3 owner’s manual, explaining that it deploys upon colliding with a pedestrian or cyclist at speeds between approximately 30 and 52 km/h. 🛡️ The Active Hood raises…
Key Points 🚗 FSD V12 Rollout: Tesla has started releasing Full Self Driving (FSD) V12 to its employees. 🔄 Update Confirmation: CEO Elon Musk confirmed the update on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). 📉 Code Reduction: FSD V12 reportedly eliminates over 300,000 lines of code, shifting towards neural networks and reducing dependency on…
Key Points 🌐 The 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla battery in Queensland, Australia, is officially connected to the grid. 🏗️ The battery features 80 Tesla Megapack batteries and is the first built by state-owned generator CS Energy. ⚡ The Chinchilla battery is part of Queensland’s response to an explosion at the Callide coal-fired generator, accelerating sustainable solutions. 🌱…
Key Points 🏭 Tesla’s Lathrop Megafactory in California is actively producing Megapack batteries, with a recent drone flyover revealing a fleet of 332 Megapacks in staging areas. 🔋 The Megapack, designed for grid use, has been deployed successfully in significant projects, showcasing its potential to disrupt the energy sector. 💰 The estimated value of the…
Key Points 🔄 Tesla is a frontrunner in developing renewable batteries without rare earth minerals for its next-generation EV powertrain. ⚡ Tesla’s sustainability efforts include a focus on removing cobalt from its batteries, addressing supply chain concerns and worker exploitation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 🌍 The company’s 2023 Investor Day revealed that Tesla’s…
Key Points ⚠️ A sympathy strike by Swedish company Hydro Extrusions Vetlanda, a Tesla Giga Berlin supplier, could disrupt vehicle production at Giga Berlin, according to IF Metall union. 🚗 The strike aims to cause serious disruptions in production, but Hydro Extrusions CEO expresses reservations, suggesting Tesla may quickly replace the parts from other suppliers.…
Key Points 🏆 The upgraded Tesla Model 3, known as Project Highland, has been named the best car to purchase in Norway by Motor.no. 🚗 The original Model 3 had weaknesses in interior quality, cabin noise, and varied ownership experiences, which the Model 3 Highland successfully addressed. 🌟 The Model 3 Highland boasts a more…