Key Takeaways Tesla is assembling a growing fleet of over 30 Cybercabs at Gigafactory Texas ahead of mass production. Footage shared by Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer on X shows Cybercabs being transported or staged for testing. Many Cybercabs still have steering wheels, indicating they are testing units, not final driverless Robotaxi versions. Additional video…
Key Takeaways Thomas Dmytryk, Tesla director for 11 years, leaves after developing Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. In LinkedIn post, Dmytryk praises Tesla’s culture, innovation, and frontline team; cites need for family time as reason to depart. OTA updates hailed as Tesla’s top feature: seamless, frequent improvements to FSD, features, and recalls—better than competitors. Tesla faces talent…
Key Takeaways Tesla is ramping up social media ads on platforms like Facebook (for Full Self-Driving) and YouTube (for Energy Division and Powerwall incentives). Historically, Tesla avoided traditional advertising, spending just $152,000 in 2022 vs. rivals’ billions, averaging $0 per vehicle. Elon Musk’s philosophy: Reinvest ad savings into R&D ($3,000 per car) for superior products…
Key Takeaways Tesla opened its first public Tesla Semi Megacharger site in Los Angeles, offering up to 750 kW charging speeds for Semi customers. The opening was highlighted in a post on X by the official Tesla Semi account. This is the first non-factory Megacharger site and the third visible on Tesla’s map. Megachargers are…
Key Takeaways Tesla plans over 400 V4 Supercharger stalls at Eddie World 2 in Yermo, CA, dwarfing the 168-stall Lost Hills site. Expansion of existing 22-stall site midway on I-15 between LA and Las Vegas, targeting high EV traffic. Six-phase rollout starts with Phase 1: 72 V4 stalls later this year, minimizing disruption. MarcoRP highlighted…
Key Takeaways Tesla is phasing out Model S and X, with production ending in Q2 2026 to reallocate capacity to Optimus robots and next-gen vehicles. Removed Model S/X from US referral program; new buyers lose $1,000 discount, loyalty discount halved to $500 for existing owners. Cybertruck referral changes: Premium AWD/Cyberbeast buyers get 3 months FSD…
Key Takeaways New Tesla patent (US 20260061898 A1) reveals monolithic seat system for next-gen Roadster. Single continuous composite frame integrates seat, backrest, headrest, and bolsters via thermoforming. Flexible hinge built into frame, using fiber composites or geared linkages, replaces traditional recliners. Aligns with Tesla’s manufacturing: fewer parts, reduced weight, simpler assembly like gigacastings. Published March…
Key Takeaways Speed Profiles in v14.2.2.5 feel great overall with improved consistency across modes like Standard, Hurry, Chill, and Mad Max, showing no major regressions. Strange turn signal issues: FSD activates unnecessary right signal on sharp right turns (e.g., driveway curve), as shared by TESLARATI on X; Tesla fans defended it as “valid training.” FSD…
Key Takeaways Bank of America reinitiates Tesla coverage with ‘Buy’ rating and $460 price target, reversing from neutral stance in 2025. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) declared leading consumer autonomy solution. Camera-only Tesla Vision praised as cheaper and scalable vs. rivals’ multi-sensor systems. Tesla positioned to profitably scale robotaxis via massive real-world data from fleet. 52%…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk predicts Tesla will develop AGI, likely first in humanoid/atom-shaping form, as stated in his X post. Tesla converting Model S/X production line at Fremont to Optimus pilot, targeting 1 million units annually. Musk envisions Optimus as a von Neumann probe for self-replication using planetary resources, requiring AGI. Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind…