🚗 The Tesla Robotaxi unveiling is set for October 10 in Los Angeles during the “We, Robot” event. 🔍 Morgan Stanley anticipates a late 2025 or 2026 commercial introduction of the Robotaxi. 🤔 Investor anxiety exists around the topic of autonomous vehicles, but many Tesla investors remain optimistic. 🏎️ Attendees can expect a demonstration of…
🚀 SpaceX has paused Falcon 9 launches following an FAA investigation into a recent anomaly. 🔍 The anomaly occurred during the Crew-9 mission, involving an off-nominal deorbit burn. 🤖 The Falcon 9’s upper stage landed outside of its targeted disposal area, sparking further investigation. 🔧 This incident follows two previous Falcon 9 anomalies occurring in…
🚑 Tesla Giga Berlin’s factory director, André Thierig, claims workers are abusing Germany’s sick leave system. 🏭 The factory director supports visiting sick workers as a positive measure to curb exploitation. 📊 Reports reveal workers take advantage of six-week leave, often extending weekends. 🇩🇪 Thierig insists the issue reflects exploitation of the German social system,…
🚗 Tesla reported delivering 462,890 vehicles in Q3. 📊 The Wall Street consensus for Tesla deliveries was varied, with some reports indicating numbers from 461,798 to 463,000. 📉 The delivery numbers were slightly below some estimates, with pressure on shares expected as a result. 🌟 Despite the debate over a beat or a miss, the…
🔋 Tesla Energy deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage in Q3 2024, surpassing 2023’s total already. 🚀 The Q3 2024 deployments were higher than full-year deployments for 2022. 🏭 The increase is driven by the Lathrop Megafactory, with a capacity of 40 GWh per year. 📈 The Shanghai Megafactory, expected to start production in 2025,…
🌪️ Starlink’s potential in disaster recovery has been highlighted by its use after Hurricane Helene. 🛰️ Elon Musk claims the Starlink deal with the US could have cost much less without added government requirements. 💰 Originally, a $885.5 million grant was awarded to SpaceX for providing internet to underserved areas, later revoked by the FCC.…
🚗 Tesla reported 462,890 vehicle deliveries in Q3, exceeding Wall Street expectations. ⚙️ The company produced approximately 470,000 vehicles during the same period. 🔋 Tesla deployed 6.9 GWh of energy storage in Q3, marking its second-strongest energy quarter. 📈 Vehicle deliveries increased by six percent year over year. 🎯 Tesla aims to achieve 1.8 million…
🚗 Nio is collaborating with UK-based Monolith to develop AI for real-time testing of EV batteries. 🌍 The AI technology is being tested in five European markets to enhance Nio’s battery-swapping services. 🔄 Nio’s battery-swapping service is utilized by 98% of its European customers. 🧠 Monolith’s AI checks the health, performance, and durability of EV…
🚀 SpaceX aims to expand Starlink Cellular beyond regular radio frequency limits. 📡 European operators urge the FCC to prevent any relaxation of radio frequency protections. 🔧 The -120 dBW/m2 /MHz limit is crucial to protect terrestrial mobile networks from interference. 📜 The International Telecommunications Union’s regulations support Europe’s stance. 🌐 SpaceX conducted tests in…
🚢 Around 45,000 port workers from Maine to Texas went on strike due to stalled contract negotiations. 📉 The strike is significantly impacting automotive shipments, among other goods, like food and retail items. 💰 The USMX proposed a 50% wage increase, which the ILA rejected, calling it unacceptable. ⚓ The ILA strike affects key ports…