🚗 Tesla struggled financially in 2013 and nearly sold to Google for $6 billion, plus $5 billion for factory expansions. 📈 Tesla’s surprising financial turnaround was driven by a surge in Model S sales, leading to its first quarterly profit and early loan repayment. 🤝 Elon Musk and Google cofounder Larry Page highly engaged in…
🚗 The NHTSA has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon feature after reports of crashes linked to its usage. 📉 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 12 complaints about crashes related to Smart Summon and Actually Smart Summon. 🔍 The main issue involves the summoned vehicle not detecting posts or parked…
🚗 Tesla’s unique LA diner and charger site, combining a diner, drive-in theater, and Supercharger, is nearing completion in Los Angeles. 🛠️ The building’s main structure and parking lot are mostly complete, but adjacent lot work continues, suggesting several more weeks before full opening. ⚡ V4 Superchargers are already installed in the main lot and…
🚗 Tesla led the U.S. BEV market in 2024 with an estimated 633,000 units sold. 📈 BEVs represented 8% of total U.S. vehicle sales in 2024, achieving a sales figure of 1.3 million units. 🔋 Ford and GM followed Tesla in BEV sales, focusing on models like the Mustang Mach-E and Cadillac Lyriq. 🌐 Cox…
🏗️ The Tesla Semi factory started 2025 with new walls and windows as part of its construction progress. 📸 Fresh aerial footage from @HinrichsZane showcases the development near Giga Nevada, including nearing completion of the concrete slab and stamping pit. ⚙️ The facility is preparing for initial vehicle production, expected later in 2025, with plans…
🛠️ Tesla opens the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to the public, promoting the right to repair. 📚 The EPC provides transparency and educational opportunities for Tesla owners and fans. 🔧 Some parts are available for public purchase; however, others require a service ticket due to their complexity. ⚖️ The move follows legal pressures, with a…
🚗 Shareholders demand action against misleading media reports concerning Tesla. 💥 A significant incident involved a Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. 🧨 Elon Musk clarified that the explosion was not due to a vehicle fault but external explosives. 🔍 News reports misleadingly emphasized the incident as a vehicle explosion. 📃 Elon Musk suggested potential legal…
🚛 Tesla is testing its Class 8 all-electric Semi truck with twin tandem trailers for the first time. 🔄 Twin tandem trailers increase efficiency by transporting various goods with one truck, and they are common in Nevada, where even triples are permitted. 📏 The Tesla Semi can travel up to 500 miles per charge when…
📉 Tesla’s market share in China has decreased from 7.8% in 2023 to 6% in 2024, indicating growing competition from local new-energy-vehicle manufacturers. 🚗 Despite record sales in China last year, Tesla faces challenges in 2025 due to increased domestic competition and a limited product lineup. 🏷️ Tesla has engaged in aggressive price cuts and…
🚗 Tesla has reduced the price of its Supercharger stations as the network reached a new high. 💵 Supercharging prices dropped from $0.50 to $0.42 per kWh, while home charging averages at $0.09 per kWh. ⚡ Tesla’s Supercharger network, with over 60,000 stations, offers a fast and eco-friendly charging solution. 🎯 Tesla’s goal for lower…