🌍 GM and EVgo have installed over 2,000 fast-charging stalls across the US, covering 390 locations in 32 states. 🚗 The network expansion focuses on public fast-charging stations near grocery stores, retail centers, and city centers. 🤝 Wade Sheffer, VP of GM Energy, highlights the collaboration’s role in enhancing the EV charging experience nationwide. 📈…
🌵 Rivian has opened its first charging outpost for all EVs in Joshua Tree National Park, catering to both Rivian and non-Rivian vehicles. ⚡️ The charging outpost can support EVs with CCS and NACS (North American Charging Standard) compatibility, providing up to 900 volts. 🚙 Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe highlights the importance of…
🚀 xAI is significantly expanding its Colossus supercomputer in Memphis to 1 million GPUs to enhance its Grok language model. 🏗️ Colossus was constructed in just 122 days, showcasing rapid deployment, from hardware installation to training in 19 days. 🤖 xAI engineer Brent Mayo highlights the project’s impact on local development and the innovative use…
🔍 Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Capitol Hill, aiming to reduce federal inefficiencies. 🤝 DOGE garners bipartisan support, with Democratic and Republican figures like Bernie Sanders and Jared Moskowitz endorsing its goals. 💡 The Capitol Hill meeting focuses on budget trims through brainstorming sessions, as reported by…
🔒 Tesla emphasizes safety: Tesla China is focusing on its legacy of safety, especially in the Model 3 and Model Y, with high standards highlighted by multiple safety certifications. 🔥 Low fire risk: Tesla vehicles have a significantly lower probability of catching fire compared to gasoline cars, an important safety metric shared by Grace Tao.…
🔋 Nissan Ariya will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network starting December 10, 2024, expanding charging options for drivers. 🌍 The NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network (NECN) expands with over 100,000 public chargers in the US and 25,000 in Canada. 🔌 NACS adapter kits are available for $235, allowing existing Nissan EVs to use Tesla Superchargers.…
🌞 Elon Musk advocates for the abolition of daylight savings time (DST), citing its unpopularity and disruptive effects. 🕑 Evidence suggests DST can harm health by disrupting circadian rhythms, increasing risks of heart attacks, traffic accidents, and workplace injuries. 🇺🇸 The popular belief that DST benefits farmers is a myth; its primary purpose was initially…
🚀 Donald Trump has picked billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, highlighting his experience as a private astronaut and tech entrepreneur. 🌌 Isaacman has previously financed and commanded two SpaceX Earth orbit missions, showcasing his spaceflight capabilities. 🌟 Trump’s announcement emphasized Isaacman’s dedication to space exploration and unlocking new space frontiers. 🛰 Isaacman expressed his…
🚗 The Tesla-based plug J3400 is set to become the standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging, as announced by acting FHWA Administrator Kristin White. 🏢 The J3400 standard offers advantages such as easier and cheaper installation and interoperable charging for both commercial and personal vehicles. 🌎 SAE International’s involvement has made the J3400 an open…
🏦 Danny Moses, known from “The Big Short,” has ceased shorting Tesla stock, stating it’s challenging to invest when the market focus shifts from fundamentals to technicals. 🚗 Tesla’s stock continues to show significant volatility, influenced by external factors such as political developments, rather than just company fundamentals. 🤔 Despite exiting his short position, Moses…