🚗 Tesla has launched a unique charging solution using grid-scale energy storage units for heavily traveled U.S. highway corridors. 📍 The new solution involves four Megapack Chargers deployed in Bakersfield, Primm, El Centro, and Cambridge. ⚡ The mobile chargers, part of the solution, offer up to 150kW charging speeds. 🧩 Tesla’s prefabricated Supercharger units streamline…
🚗 Tesla’s holiday update includes a highly-anticipated FSD Supervised update for AI4 vehicles. 🔄 The update version 2024.45.25.5 first rolls out to FSD Supervised users and is expected to reach more users soon. 🤖 Tesla AI Vice President Ashok Elluswamy announced a “much-updated” version for AI3 users by year’s end. 🎉 Holiday update features include…
🚐 Illinois has been granted nearly $20 million to transition to electric school buses through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. 🔌 The Illinois State Board of Education will use the funding to purchase 70 electric school buses and construct additional EV charging infrastructure. 👷 The funding will also support workforce training and the hiring of…
🚗 The NHTSA has proposed a framework for reporting and transparency on self-driving vehicles, aiming to boost public trust and quicken deployment. 📜 The proposed program, AV STEP, focuses on providing a national framework for the responsible development of automated driving systems. 🔍 AV STEP would increase the amount of publicly available information and data…
🌞 Tesla’s Megapack systems will support a new solar energy project in Chile, showcasing their role in renewable energy initiatives. 🇨🇱 Chilean energy firm Colbún plans to install over 200 Megapacks as part of the 228 MW/912 MWh Celda Solar project. 💰 The Celda Solar project is estimated to cost around $260 million and will…
🚗 Tesla is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the US due to a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) issue. ⚠️ The TPMS warning light may not stay illuminated, potentially leading to improperly inflated tires and increased crash risk. 📱 The issue affects Tesla’s Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles, and will be fixed via software…
🗳️ Elon Musk has publicly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the upcoming German election. 📢 Musk declared, “Only the AfD can save Germany,” in a post on X, sparking widespread reactions. 😡 Sen. Chris Murphy criticized Musk, describing him as supporting a neo-Nazi group in Germany. 🇩🇪 Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected…
📲 NHTSA now acknowledges Tesla can fix some recalls with Over-the-Air software updates, avoiding physical service visits. 🚗 Affected vehicles include 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3s, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issues. 🔧 Over 694,304 Tesla vehicles are addressed in the current recall, remedied through software updates. 📖 Tesla…
🚗 Tesla’s Cybertruck has a hidden feature named “Aero Mode” that aids in efficiency and aerodynamics. 🚀 The “Aero Mode” adjusts the windshield wiper’s position vertically along the A Pillar at higher speeds to minimize drag. 🔧 This feature was shared by Cybertruck’s Lead Engineer, Wes Morrill, in a discussion with Matt Wallace. 💡 The…
🚗 Tesla’s new Model Y, codenamed “Juniper,” will soon launch in China with updated features. 🇨🇳 Production of the five-seat Model Y Juniper will begin at Gigafactory Shanghai in January 2025. 🔧 The new Model Y will feature significant design and performance upgrades, including changes to the interior and exterior. 💺 A six-seater version is…