Key Points 🚗 Tesla performed line upgrades at its production facilities in Q3 2023, leading to a temporary drop in production numbers. 💡 These upgrades were aimed at enabling cost reductions in the production of vehicles. 🌍 The cost of goods sold per vehicle decreased to about $37,500 during the quarter. ⚙️ Tesla plans to…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s Parts Catalog for the Model 3 hints at the possibility of a Plaid Powertrain for the sedan. 💨 The Plaid Powertrain, known for its incredible acceleration, was initially introduced in the Model S and Model X in 2021. 💰 While the Model S and Model X are Tesla’s premium offerings, they…
Key Points 🔌 ChargePoint is preparing for the Tesla NACS takeover by increasing the production of chargers compatible with the Tesla North American Charging Connector (NACS). 🚗 More automakers are expected to adopt the NACS connector, and ChargePoint is getting ready to meet the growing demand for it, with Spring 2024 as a target timeframe.…
Key Points 🚗 Elon Musk tempered expectations for the Tesla Cybertruck during the Q3 2023 earnings call. 💰 He mentioned that it would take around 18 months for the Cybertruck to become a significant positive cash flow contributor to Tesla. 📈 Musk’s comments led some to believe that the Cybertruck would only reach significant production…
Key Points 💼 Tesla’s Q3 2023 Earnings Call has led to a cautious outlook from analysts regarding the company’s stock. 📉 Some analysts have lowered their 12-month price targets for Tesla due to CEO Elon Musk’s cautious tone during the call. 🌱 Long-term Tesla supporters remain optimistic about the company’s growth, particularly in autonomy, AI,…
Key Points 📡 Elon Musk clarified Tesla’s use of radar in its all-electric vehicles during the Q3 2023 earnings call. 🚗 Tesla is testing a custom-designed radar in the Model S and Model X, but there are no plans to use it in the Model 3 and Model Y. 🇨🇳 Reports from China suggested that…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is working on its next-generation vehicle, expected to be its most affordable electric car. 💲 The company has been teasing a $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) as a major focus. 🚙 The first next-gen vehicle is likely to be a small crossover, described as utilitarian in design. 🔧 The design of the…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla China has officially introduced the upgraded Model 3 for the Chinese market. 📆 Deliveries of the new Model 3 are scheduled for the end of October. 💰 The upgraded Model 3 is available in two versions: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD). 💲 Prices…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is producing cells specifically for the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas. 🔋 Cybertruck cells offer 10% higher energy compared to Model Y 4680 cells made in Giga Texas. 🏭 Tesla plans to build Phase 2 of Giga Texas’ 4680 facility, adding four more production lines. ⚙️ In the fourth quarter, Giga Texas…
Key Points 🚚 Ford has opened fleet order banks for the 2024 F-150 Lightning Pro, introducing new innovations. 🌡️ The F-150 Lightning Pro features Ford’s Vapor Injection Heat Pump (VIHP) to optimize performance and maintain an EPA-estimated range of 240 miles. 🔌 It also boasts a new on-board charging configuration, with the extended-range Lightning featuring…