🍔 McDonald’s announced a mysterious event on 10.10, prompting speculation about a collaboration with Tesla’s Robotaxi launch. 🚗 Tesla’s Robotaxi is set to be unveiled on the same date, raising questions about a joint announcement with McDonald’s. 🤖 Rumors suggest a potential partnership where Tesla’s Optimus robots might assist with McDonald’s operations or delivery services.…
🚗 Tesla’s CIO departure occurs just before a key Robotaxi event. 💼 Nagesh Saldi had been focusing on boosting Tesla’s data capacities for AI. 🔄 Departure raises questions, but potentially indicates milestone achievements. 🌟 Executive exits, including Saldi’s, might mark progress to new leadership. 📉 Saldi’s exit contributes to a shrinking Tesla executive team this…
🚚 Tesla has begun sending out invitations to order the non-Foundation Series Cybertruck, starting at $79,990 before options. 💰 The Foundation Series added $20,000 to the Cybertruck’s price, making the AWD $99,990 and the tri-motor $119,990. 🌐 Foundation Series-related extras include driving features and accessories that raised entry prices. 📉 The non-Foundation Series Cybertruck allows…
🚚 The Tesla Cybertruck recall relates to a delayed rearview image issue affecting over 27,000 units, indicating significant production. 📊 Recent figures suggest approximately 13,157 Cybertrucks were delivered in Q3. 🚗 Model S and Model X sales are declining, with fewer than 10,000 units delivered in Q3 compared to their peak in Q4 2023. 📉…
🔋 Tesla is developing four dry cathode 4680 battery variants expected by 2026. 🚗 These batteries will be used in various Tesla vehicles, including the Robotaxi and Cybertruck. 🔧 The batteries are codenamed NC05, NC20, NC30, and NC50, each designed for specific applications. 🧪 The NC30 and NC50 variants will feature silicon carbon anodes for…
🚗 The new EV point-of-sale tax credit program has saved EV buyers over $2 billion since its inception this year. 💰 More than 300,000 vehicle buyers have benefitted from immediate savings thanks to upfront tax credits. 🏆 This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce transportation costs. 🔄 Around 93% of new vehicle…
🏢 xAI is looking to secure a 21-year lease for over 500 acres of land in Memphis, Tennessee. 💼 The lease is being negotiated by CTC Property LLC, an affiliate of xAI, incorporated in March. 💰 Annual lease payments start at $1.65 million, increasing by 2.5% yearly with an option to purchase later. 🚀 Elon…
🚗 Tesla is expected to unveil three new vehicles at the Robotaxi event: a Robovan, a Robotaxi, and a $25,000 electric vehicle. 🎉 The event will be more like a “launch party,” with few details to be revealed about the new models. 💰 Gene Munster and Gary Black emphasize the importance of the $25,000 EV…
🚗 Tesla has issued a recall for the Cybertruck due to a software-related delay in the rearview camera system. 📡 The delay issue is resolved with a free over-the-air software update initiated on September 18, 2024. 📋 27,185 Cybertrucks produced between November 13, 2023, and September 14, 2024, are affected by the recall. 🕑 The…
🌐 Starlink offers a 30-day free internet service to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene through its relief program. 🛰️ Around 500 Starlink kits have been deployed by private individuals and organizations to assist hurricane recovery efforts. 🚀 FEMA deployed 40 Starlink kits for responder communications in North Carolina, with more units planned for deployment. 🌍…