Key Takeaways Las Vegas man Paul Hyon Kim pleaded guilty to federal arson charges for attacking a Tesla Collision Center in Nevada on March 18, 2025. Kim spray-painted “RESIST” on the front entrance before damaging the facility and vehicles. He used a PA-15 firearm with a .300 BLACKOUT upper and 7.62mm silencer to shoot out…
” Key Takeaways SpaceX previews Starlink Mobile V2 satellites for 5G-level connectivity directly to mobile phones. Rebrands Direct-to-Cell to Starlink Mobile, partnering with global telecoms for scalable satellite-to-mobile service. V2 satellites offer 100x data density and 20x throughput vs. first-gen, per SpaceX. Uses custom silicon, phased-array antennas, and laser interlinks to act as “cell towers…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) has surpassed 8.4 billion cumulative miles, tracked on their official safety page. Real-world data from each mile enhances neural network training by capturing edge cases and rare scenarios. Approaches Elon Musk’s 10 billion mile benchmark for safe unsupervised self-driving, addressing the “long tail” of complex situations. Annual miles growth: 6M…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk fires back at Jimmy Wales’ dismissal of Grokipedia as “ridiculous” and doomed, replying “Famous last words.” Jimmy Wales defends Wikipedia’s neutrality as a core value, denying it’s “Wokepidea.” Wales downplays Grokipedia competition, claiming no one uses it and it “will never work.” Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, praises Grokipedia’s initial impression as…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk urges Tesla investors to hold shares, stating in an interview: “Hold onto your Tesla stock. It’s going to be worth a lot, I think. That’s my bet.” Tesla stock has risen 78% over the past 5 years and over 1,800% since February 2019. Optimus humanoid robot eyed for tasks like childcare…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirms Starship V3 Ship 1 (SN1) is headed for ground tests, expressing high confidence in achieving full reusability. Musk clarifies SpaceX will only attempt tower catch of upper stage after two perfect ocean soft landings to minimize risk of breakup over land. SpaceX targets first Starship V3 flight for March 2026,…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk warned that Giga Berlin’s future expansion could be jeopardized if the site isn’t “free from external influences,” interpreted as union pressure from IG Metall. In a pre-recorded video discussion between Musk (in Austin) and plant manager André Thierig, played for employees, Musk emphasized operational flexibility amid upcoming works council elections in…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk identifies Cybercab as the most likely next major product for Giga Berlin production. Musk mentions possibilities of producing Tesla Optimus humanoid robot at the facility after Cybercab. Cybercab volume production ramping at Giga Texas this year; Giga Berlin could join if European conditions align. Optimus expected as Tesla’s highest volume product…
Key Takeaways Starbase, TX, home to SpaceX’s Starship factory, receives part of $84.6M coastal funding from Texas GLO’s CMP Grant Cycle 31 and CEPRA Cycle 14 for 14 counties. Funding supports beach nourishment, dune restoration, shoreline stabilization, habitat restoration, and water quality improvements along the Gulf Coast. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham emphasizes protecting coastal…
Key Takeaways Used Tesla prices increased 4.3% from $30,040 to $31,329 since the federal EV tax credit expired on September 30, 2025. Non-Tesla used EVs dropped an average of 3.6%, with models like Hyundai Kona Electric (-6.4%), VW ID.4 (-6.2%), and Ford Mustang Mach-E (-5.1%). Tesla models saw gains: Model Y +1.3%, Model 3 +2.6%,…