Key Points 🚗 Ford, GM, Rivian, and other companies are urging the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in clean aluminum. 💰 They propose using investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to revitalize the domestic aluminum industry, as primary aluminum production in the U.S. is in crisis. 🏭 The IRA could supercharge aluminum-dependent…
Key Points 🔌 Tesla is moving towards introducing V4 Superchargers in the United States, with several projects appearing in the Western part of the country. ⚡ The V4 Supercharger is Tesla’s most powerful EV charging station, already present in European markets but not yet in the U.S. 🏗️ Installations of the V4 Superchargers have commenced…
Key Points 🔍 The fit and finish of the Tesla Cybertruck has been a topic of debate as it approaches its first deliveries. 🚗 Some prototypes have shown fit and finish issues, but this is common for early production units. 🧐 Automotive veteran Sandy Munro emphasizes that prototypes may have imperfections that won’t be present…
Key Points 🚚 The Australian government has changed laws to allow wider trucks on the country’s roads. 📏 The new law increases the maximum width of trucks by 50 mm to 2.55 meters, as long as they have advanced safety systems. 🚛 The Tesla Semi, equipped with active and passive safety features, fits within this…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla had the highest brand loyalty rate among automakers in the first half of 2023, with a rate of 68.4%. 📊 This loyalty rate was significantly higher than the industry average of 50.6%. 🚘 The Model 3 sedan stood out with over 74% of returning consumers remaining loyal to Tesla. 💪 Tesla’s…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla shared a video of twin graffiti-wrapped Cybertrucks undergoing off-road durability testing in Baja. 🌟 One of the Cybertrucks had a Starlink Mobility dish on its roof. 💪 The Cybertrucks performed well during the testing, with only two flat tires being a challenge. 🌎 The journey started in San Diego and went…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla China sold 74,073 vehicles in September, a 10.9% decrease compared to the previous year. 📉 This also represents an 11.98% month-over-month decline from August when 84,159 vehicles were sold. 🌏 The figures include both domestic and exported vehicles, as reported by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). 📈 Despite the September…
Key Points 💰 A low-VIN Tesla Cybertruck was auctioned for $400,000 at the 29th Petersen Gala, hosted by Jay Leno on October 7, 2023. 🚗 The auctioned Cybertruck was a 2024 model, and attendees of the Gala were allowed to bid on it. 📈 Speculations were high about a high selling price due to the…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla unveiled the Model 3 Highland at a Tesla Owners Club event in France. 🎥 A video shows the Model 3 being unveiled during the event, generating excitement among attendees. 🇫🇷 Initial Model 3 Highland deliveries in France are imminent, with delivery estimates ranging from October to November. 🌍 The Model 3…
Key Points 🏢 Tesla has leased an 8,000-square-meter space in Shanghai’s Pudong district for its largest showroom and service center in China, set to open in mid-2024. 🛍️ Tesla’s strategic shift involves closing more expensive showrooms in cities while adding suburban stores and service centers to reduce costs. 📈 Despite the focus on service, Tesla…