Key Takeaways Tesla is suing former engineer Jay Li for allegedly stealing trade secrets to benefit his startup, Proception. Li’s theft reportedly allowed Proception to rapidly develop robotic hands, completing in months what Tesla took years to achieve. The complaint claims Li downloaded confidential Optimus research files before founding Proception just six days after leaving…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) has not shown any improvement throughout the year. Musk indicates that further updates will be awaited later this year, but specifics remain unclear. The latest FSD update, v13.2.9, has actually performed worse than previous versions, highlighting an ongoing stagnation. Musk admitted that HW3 vehicles will never support unsupervised self-driving…
Key Takeaways Tesla teases a new seating option for the Model Y, possibly reviving the legacy version’s configuration. The current seven-seat arrangement is criticized for being too cramped, even for children, raising concerns about legroom. New features in the updated Model Y include improved suspension, acoustic-lined glass, and redesigned bumpers. A mysterious Model Y prototype…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology is facing regulatory delays in Europe, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk expressed frustrations with the slow approval processes from the Dutch government and EU officials. The delays in launching Full Self-Driving are believed to hinder the safety benefits it could provide over human driving. A completely driverless Robotaxi…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Lathrop Megafactory reached a significant milestone by producing its 15,000th Megapack 2 XL battery. The celebration included a photo op with balloons spelling out “15,000” featuring the factory team. Each Megapack provides 3.9 MWh of energy and 1.9 MW of power, making it ideal for large-scale energy storage. The Lathrop facility is…
Key Takeaways Tesla owners in France are suing to terminate their leases over Elon Musk’s political associations, which they say harm their reputation. The lawsuit is presented by a group of 10 leaseholders who feel their vehicles have become “far-right totems.” Sales of Tesla cars in Europe have reportedly plummeted, causing existing owners to distance…
Key Takeaways TeslaVision Contest invites fans to showcase their vehicles’ impact in a global video competition. The contest celebrates the launch and deliveries of the new Model Y across all continents. Participants must create a video under 90 seconds, focusing on Tesla’s benefits like freedom and safety. The grand prize includes a new Model Y…
Key Takeaways Tesla Robotaxi is launching soon, beginning with selected invitees only. Elon Musk confirmed that public rides are tentatively set to start on June 22. Safety is Tesla’s top priority during the cautious rollout of the Robotaxi platform. A limited version was previously tested with employees, but now it’s moving toward public availability. The…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk predicts that the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi will compel other automakers to license Full Self-Driving technology. A video shows the first Robotaxi test mules being used on the public streets of Austin, Texas. Investor Dave Lee anticipates at least one automaker will license Tesla’s FSD by the end of the year…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk revealed new details about the imminent Robotaxi rollout, with a suspected launch date of June 12. A video of the first driverless Tesla Robotaxi was shared from Austin, after Tesla was listed as an autonomous vehicle operator. Many Tesla models are hardware-ready for driverless operation, but Full Self-Driving (FSD) software still…