Key Takeaways SpaceX has postponed the seventh Starship launch by several days, now aiming for next week. The seventh launch will attempt to deploy up to 10 Starlink simulators to test payload deployment capabilities. RThe upcoming Starship will splash down in the Indian Ocean rather than using the Mechazilla arm for a catch. SpaceX seeks…
🚗 Tesla is seeking a court order in Sweden to compel the Transport Agency to resume license plate deliveries for new buyers. 🪧 Ongoing labor disputes involving union IF Metall and Fackförbundet ST are impacting Tesla operations, including license plate deliveries. 📉 Tesla’s attempts to overturn previous court rulings on the strike-related issues have been…
🚗 Tesla emerged as the most searched car brand in the United States in 2024, according to a study by Compare the Market. 🌍 Globally, Toyota remains the most searched car brand, maintaining its top position in 64 countries. 🏅 Tesla’s popularity grew from being the most searched brand in 29 countries in 2023 to…
🗣️ Elon Musk publicly criticized the U.K. government for handling child sex abuse cases. 🇬🇧 U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Musk of spreading misinformation and defended his previous prosecutorial actions. 🗳️ Musk conducted a social media poll asking if the U.S. should “liberate the people of Britain.” 🔥 Labour’s U.K. Health Minister Wes Streeting…
🚀 SpaceX is preparing for its seventh Starship test flight, which will include the deployment of Starlink mock-ups for the first time. 🔄 This flight will feature significant upgrades, including a new generation ship with improved heat management, propulsion system enhancements, and an updated avionics design. 🛡️ Starship’s heat shield has been upgraded with new…
🚗 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…