Key Points 🚚 The Tesla Semi completed a 1,000-mile journey as part of the Run on Less EV trucking study. 📊 The Run on Less study assessed the performance of 21 electric trucks, including the Tesla Semi, to understand the advantages and challenges of EV trucking in commercial logistics. 🏆 The Tesla Semi achieved impressive…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is offering leniency on Full Self-Driving (FSD) transferability, allowing drivers to transfer the suite to a new vehicle. ⏰ Originally, FSD transfers required delivery by September 30, but Tesla is extending the deadline. 📅 The extension allows customers who place an order in Q3 and make an honest effort to take…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla used a unique strategy in the Model 3 Highland to reduce wind and road noise, addressing a common issue in electric vehicles. 🛡️ The lack of a loud combustion engine in EVs can make wind and road noises more noticeable. 🌬️ Tesla previously worked on noise reduction through techniques like improved…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is facing a trial in California related to a 2019 accident where Autopilot is accused of causing the death of the driver and injuries to passengers. 🔥 The accident involved a Tesla Model 3 veering off the highway at high speed and crashing into a palm tree, resulting in a fire.…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla’s head start and rapid innovation have made it a dominant force in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. 🏭 Traditional automakers are starting to look like niche EV producers compared to Tesla due to its limited vehicle lineup. 📊 Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 are outselling the combined efforts of its…
Key Points 🚗 Former President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the future of the US auto industry in light of the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). 💼 Trump suggested that the ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union may not matter because EVs would make traditional auto manufacturing obsolete. 🗳️ Trump pledged to…
Key Points 🔋 Panasonic Energy is announcing senior leaders for its new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Kansas. 🏭 The facility, dedicated to 2170 cylindrical cell production, broke ground in November 2022. 🧑💼 Key leaders appointed for the facility include the President of PENA, leaders of Project Kansas, SVPs, and VPs in various roles. 💼…
Key Points 🍏 The Apple Car project, known as “Project Titan,” is facing challenges and has “lost all visibility,” according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. 🚗 Apple may need to consider an acquisition strategy to meet its goal of bringing a vehicle to consumers by 2026. 🤝 Apple currently lacks manufacturing partners for the car…
Key Points 🇨🇦 Tesla has launched its Extended Service Agreement (ESA) in Canada, following its debut in the U.S. earlier this year. 🚗 The ESA offers extensions of up to two years or 25,000 miles, depending on the vehicle model. 📱 Vehicle owners can purchase the ESA through the Tesla app or at a service…
Key Points 📱 Tesla offers a remote preconditioning feature via its mobile app, allowing users to preset cabin temperature. 🚗 This feature also warms up the vehicle’s battery, optimizing range and overall performance. ❄️ In cold weather, battery preconditioning helps maintain stable driving range and faster charging times. 🌡️ Tesla provides instructions for preconditioning, including…