Key Points 🚗 Volkswagen ID.family will provide under 40 electric vehicles to the Vatican City State to support its transition to sustainable mobility. 🌍 The Vatican aims to make its fleet climate-neutral by 2030 as part of the Ecological Conversion 2030 program. 🤝 Volkswagen Board Members Imelda Labbé and Dr. Christian Dahlheim personally handed over…
Key Points 🎙️ WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson learns about the Tesla Cybertruck on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. 🚗 The Rock expresses interest in the Cybertruck after podcast host Joe Rogan shares details about its unique design and durability. 🤔 Despite being a car enthusiast, The Rock admits to not knowing much about…
Key Points ⚡ Tesla Energy Ventures Australia (TEVA) applied to the Australian Energy Regulator to become an electricity retailer. 🌐 TEVA’s application cites Tesla’s successful track record with large-scale batteries, including the Hornsdale Power Reserve and Victorian Big Battery. 🤝 Tesla has formed partnerships in Australia with CEFC, ARENA, SA Government, and Energy Locals, supporting…
Key Points 📹 Tesla has expanded its advertising to YouTube, focusing on vehicle safety. 🌐 Despite Elon Musk’s historical aversion to ads, Tesla is trying advertising to reach a broader audience. 🌍 YouTube ads are seen as a significant step for Tesla, known for growing without traditional advertisements. 🚗 The YouTube ad emphasizes Tesla’s vehicle…
Key Points 🎫 Tesla used a random drawing system for the Cybertruck’s first deliveries on November 30, 2023. 🤔 Some EV followers joked about the “random” part of the drawing, suspecting it wasn’t truly random. 📉 Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha, clarified that random drawings aim to give everyone a fair chance, with…
Key Points 🌞 Tesla’s Megapacks are utilized in Southern California for the Oberon Solar and Storage project, providing 250 MW/1GWh of energy storage. 🏡 The energy storage capacity is sufficient to power 207,000 homes annually. 🚀 The Oberon project, in Riverside County, aligns with Tesla’s commitment to clean energy and features a 679 MWp/500 MWac…
Key Points ⚡ Tesla announced 22 new Supercharger locations with 255 charging stalls from November 8 to 15. 🌍 The new Supercharger locations are mainly in North America but include sites in Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, and Thailand. 🚗 Tesla’s V4 charging hardware is being deployed rapidly, with a V4 Supercharger site in East Point,…
Key Points 🚙 Video clips compare Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning navigating Hollister Hills stairs. 📹 Some criticize Cybertruck’s performance, suggesting R1T handles stairs more quickly. 🧑💻 Ford CEO Jim Farley shares footage of F-150 Lightning tackling the same California stair steps. 🌐 All three electric pickups manage the obstacle well, considering…
Key Points ⚡ Mercedes-Benz launched the first North American charging hub at its Georgia headquarters. 🌐 The hub is open to all EV drivers, irrespective of the car brand. 💰 Mercedes-Benz commits to investing over $1 billion in a joint venture with MN8 Energy for 2,500 chargers across 400 hubs in North America by the…
Key Points 🗳️ GM workers at a key Texas plant voted to approve a proposed UAW contract. 📉 Multiple rejection votes occurred at other GM facilities recently. 🏭 Arlington, Texas plant’s approval significantly increases the chance of ratifying the agreement. ⏰ Voting completion set for Thursday at 4:00 pm ET; other GM plants, including Lockport,…