Key Takeaways Tesla plans its largest Australian Supercharger near Mackay with 25+ V4 stalls, bigger than the current 20-stall Goulburn site. @chuqtas tweeted to @LudicrousFeed about the Mackay highway service centre, sharing video renders and a link. Tesla operates 148 Supercharger sites in Australia, with 80 open to non-Tesla EVs for broader accessibility. Supercharger network…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced on X that the Terafab Project launches March 21, 2026, as a vertically integrated chip fab for logic, memory, and advanced packaging. Confirmed on January 28, 2026 earnings call, Musk stated Tesla needs the fab to avoid chip supply constraints in 3-4 years; earlier AGM warning highlighted supplier shortages. Likely…
Key Takeaways Tesla and xAI announced Digital Optimus, a software AI agent nicknamed “Macrohard,” to automate office workflows by mimicking human computer interactions. First major result of Tesla’s $2B investment in xAI, fusing hardware efficiency with advanced reasoning. Dual-process architecture: Tesla’s AI as fast “System 1” executor (processes recent screen video, keys/mouse), xAI’s Grok as…
Key Takeaways Tesla introduces “Comfort Braking” feature in Software Update 2026.8 for smoother stops during routine braking on Juniper-updated Model Y (2026+ models). Feature exclusive to new Model Y, not available on other Tesla vehicles. Tesla release notes: “Your Tesla now provides a smoother feel as you come to a complete stop during routine braking.”…
” Key Takeaways Tesla is preparing to launch the Robotaxi app for Android users, revealed by decompiling software version 26.2.0. Developing Android-compatible features like Live Activities, including persistent notifications such as “notification_channel_robotaxid_trip_name”. Tesla prioritized iOS due to higher iPhone ownership among its users and simpler development process. Robotaxi rollout started with media/influencers, expanded to all…
Key Takeaways Lucid unveiled the Lunar robotaxi concept at its 2026 Investor Day, built on the new Midsize EV platform for autonomous ride-hailing. Lunar mirrors Tesla’s Cybercab with two seats, no driver controls, and a focus on fleet economics using the redesigned Atlas drive unit. Tesla’s Cybercab, first teased in 2019 and unveiled in 2024,…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab manufacturing is nearing an April start date, with test units spotted nationwide. Braille implemented on the Stop/Hazard Lights button for blind passengers’ emergency use, highlighted by @wholemars. Braille also on interior door releases, confirmed by @EricETesla. Focus on inclusivity for disabled users, leveraging Full Self-Driving to enable independent transport. Cybercab launches…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybercab on display at US Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., with photos/videos shared on X. Offers unusually generous legroom for its compact size, exceeding Model Y, Model X, and Cybertruck. No steering wheel or pedals maximizes nearly entire cabin for passengers. Prominent large center screen provides entertainment and ride info during…
Key Takeaways Tesla China teases Optimus robot’s next-gen hands with strikingly human-like proportions and finger structures. Teaser image shared by Tesla AI on Weibo, reposted on X by community members. Ming (@tslaming) posts about Optimus v3’s new dexterous hands looking almost identical to human hands, calling it impressive. Advanced hands crucial for Optimus to handle…
Key Takeaways Cybercab sightings increasing on public roads in Silicon Valley (e.g., San Jose, Los Gatos) and at Giga Texas. 25 units observed at Giga Texas: 14 gold units parked outside factory exit, 9 at crash testing, 2 at end-of-line checks. First public road testing in October near Tesla’s Engineering HQ in Los Altos, CA,…