Key Takeaways Tesla is currently constructing the Cortex 2.0 supercomputer facility at Giga Texas, complementing an existing supercluster. Longtime observer Joe Tegtmeyer reports that the new facility is rapidly being built on the North side of the complex, initially planned as the Central Campus Support. The rapid construction progress suggests that Cortex 2.0 might become…
Key Takeaways Tesla showcased the Tesla Optimus robot in a dance video, highlighting quick progression in development. Tesla initially introduced the humanoid robot concept at AI Day in 2021, initially without even a prototype. In 2022, prototypes were previewed, showing limited functionality and some reliance on teleoperation. By 2023, the Optimus Gen 2 demonstrated advanced…
Key Takeaways Tesla is actively testing what appears to be an affordable model at the Giga Texas complex, sparking interest and speculation. Longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer spotted a unique test car that shares similarities with a Model Y but appears more compact. The test car at Giga Texas was missing body panels and…
Key Takeaways The competition in the humanoid robot industry is intensifying between Chinese companies and Tesla. Dexterous robot hands are considered the last frontier in humanoid robot development. Linkerbot Technology claims its Linker Hand has the highest dexterity, with 42 degrees of freedom. Tesla’s Optimus bot showcases impressive precision, with hands having 22 degrees of…
Key Takeaways Tesla is implementing a new AI-based strategy to improve its Service platform to address owner complaints effectively. Raj Jegannathan announced the rollout of a new AI Agent designed to streamline customer communications, detect delays, and assess conversation sentiments. Tesla aims to expedite the Service experience using strategies similar to F1 service, with the…
Key Takeaways Mazda to adopt NACS: Mazda will integrate the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles in Japan, beginning in 2027. Enhanced convenience for customers: Mazda’s decision allows its BEV customers access to Tesla Superchargers and compatibility with other charging standards through adapters. Growing NACS adoption in Japan: Mazda is not the…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s factories are viewed as the company’s top product, showcased in a recent post by Tesla China on Weibo. Gigafactory Shanghai achieved a record production ramp-up for the new Model Y in just six weeks. The upcoming Cybercab’s production will feature exceptionally high levels of automation. Tesla currently operates only four factories globally…
Key Takeaways Tesla Full Self-Driving transforms travel perception, whether for short or long trips. Experiencing Tesla’s Model Y with FSD over a weekend left a lasting impression, highlighting convenience and relaxation. FSD effectively manages stressful driving scenarios, such as merging onto busy highways and navigating four-way stops. The system anticipates road situations remarkably well, providing…
Key Takeaways Anti-Elon Musk group Led By Donkeys used a creative demonstration to express disdain for Elon Musk by crushing a Tesla Model 3 with a Sherman tank. The demonstration featured 98-year-old WWII veteran Ken Turner, who accused Musk of supporting the far-right in Europe and symbolically drove the tank over a Tesla with “Fascism”…
Key Takeaways Tesla plans to expand its Supercharger Network to the Arctic, enabling EV owners to travel to remote regions. The North American Supercharger Network is renowned for its efficiency, leading other EV makers to adopt Tesla’s NACS. Elon Musk highlighted the current lack of Superchargers in the Arctic, prompting a new initiative from Tesla.…