Key Takeaways Tesla’s refreshed Model Y design includes a trunk modification that simplifies repairs by separating the trunk into two parts, reducing the need for costly full replacements. The design change potentially lowers insurance premiums, as repairs become more straightforward, aligning with insurer demands for more repairable vehicles. The refreshed Model Y also showcases new…
Key Takeaways The fanmade short film by SoKrispyMedia showcased Tesla Optimus and various Tesla products in a Hollywood-style action scenario. The plot involved a humorous encounter with thieves targeting a Tesla Model 3 driver, leading to high-speed action and Tesla intervention. Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, played versatile roles, from office assistant to enforcer. The film…
Key Takeaways Tesla has built the first Model Y “Juniper” at Giga Berlin, set to be signed by 12,000 employees. The new Model Y design is already available in markets like China and Australia, with expansion to other regions pending. Tesla updated its manufacturing lines during the holiday break to accommodate the new Model Y.…
Key Takeaways Tesla is successfully expanding its Supercharger facilities in Sweden despite ongoing strikes and blockades by the IF Metall union. A new Supercharger in Helsingborg is being constructed with a solar roof, marking a potential shift toward more sustainable energy solutions for charging stations. IF Metall’s strikes have led to Tesla Supercharger stations being…
Key Takeaways Tesla stock surged by 2.3% in premarket trading following Morgan Stanley’s optimistic forecast. Morgan Stanley raised Tesla’s price target from $400 to $430. The $800 bull case scenario hinges on Tesla’s potential in the robotaxi market. Morgan Stanley predicts over 1 billion miles driven daily by Tesla’s global fleet by 2030. By 2040,…
Key Takeaways Tesla has been denied funding for a second time by the Biden Administration for an EV semi-truck charging corridor on the West Coast. The project’s collaboration includes California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which also applied for funding. A total of 49 applicants were awarded $636 million in this round, but…
Key Takeaways Tesla is gearing up to start production of the new Model Y “Juniper” at Giga Berlin shortly after its launch in China. The new iteration was launched in China last week, with two configurations: Rear-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in Germany in 2024 and also topped the…
Key Takeaways Tesla outsold Audi globally for the first time in 2024 despite a slight drop in deliveries. Audi’s global sales dropped by 12 percent year-over-year, selling 1.67 million vehicles. Audi faced challenges with demand during its transition to electric models, with an 8 percent drop in battery-electric deliveries. Audi’s sales declined significantly in key…
Key Takeaways Customers in the Philippines who ordered a Tesla Model Y will automatically get the upgraded “Juniper” model, with deliveries starting in April. Tesla vehicles for the Philippines will be sourced from Giga Shanghai, with Model Y deliveries in China starting in March pending approval. Tesla Philippines works with various banks, accepting loans even…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybertruck owners report receiving FSD (Supervised) v13.2.4 update with notable improvements. New update includes improved data scaling and training compute, enhancing the driving network. Introduces 36 Hz full-resolution video inputs, and supports dynamic routing around road closures. Speed profiles have been improved for city streets and highways, enhancing collision avoidance. Upcoming features…