🚗 Kia is offering incentives of $1,000 off an EV6 or $1,500 off an EV9 to Tesla owners, aiming to convert them to Kia’s EVs. 🌍 Incentive programs have been used by other brands like BMW and Lucid to attract Tesla drivers in the past. 💡 Kia’s strategy is notable because it builds on government…
🚀 The Starlink team produced 1 million standard kits in 10 months at their Bastrop, Texas plant. 🏭 The Bastrop facility began operations less than a year ago and is not yet fully completed. 📈 The production ramp-up reflects the growing demand for Starlink’s high-speed internet services worldwide. 🌐 Starlink is now connecting over 3…
🚓 The Irvine, CA police department has added a Tesla Cybertruck to their fleet as part of their DARE unit. 🛠️ The Cybertruck, with Unplugged Performance’s UP.FIT modifications, costs over $150,000 for both the vehicle and enhancements. 📸 The vehicle is intended to be used as a highlight at DARE events, providing photo opportunities for…
🚗 The upcoming Robotaxi “Cybercab” event is considered Tesla’s most significant unveiling since the Model 3. 🤖 The Cybercab is a dedicated Full Self-Driving vehicle anticipated to revolutionize Tesla’s ride-hailing service. 🏢 The new vehicle will be produced at Giga Texas using Tesla’s innovative “Unboxed” manufacturing process. 📰 Elon Musk highlighted the importance of this…
🚗 Tesla will unveil its Robotaxi on October 10, 2024, in Los Angeles. 📈 Retail shareholders have a chance to attend the event by registering and verifying shares by September 17, 2024. 🎟️ The opportunity allows “average” shareholders to attend rather than just wealthy investors or influencers. 🤖 The new self-driving vehicle, named Cybercab, is…
🚀 SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy vehicles have been prepared for launch since early August, aiming to return the booster to the launch site. 🗓️ The initial estimated launch date was early August, but the new target date is now late November due to FAA delays and additional environmental analyses. 🌍 The delays are attributed…
🚀 SpaceX successfully launched the Polaris Dawn mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. 🌕 The mission takes astronauts to the farthest distance from Earth since the Apollo moon launches. 🌩️ The launch was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions and took place in early September. 🛰️ Polaris Dawn will reach 870 miles above Earth, significantly…
🚗 Lucid is introducing a new midsize vehicle to compete with the Tesla Model Y, marking its entry into the competitive crossover SUV market. 🌎 The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car globally in 2023, but Lucid aims to take a share from this market with advanced technology. 🔋 The upcoming Lucid vehicles, including…
🚗 Tesla has integrated Uber into its vehicles, enhancing navigation for drivers. 🤝 The integration is part of Tesla and Uber’s ongoing strategic partnership. 📱 Uber drivers can now accept rides on their phones and see navigation info directly on the Tesla screen. 🔋 Uber’s integration helps drivers avoid range anxiety with battery-aware matching. 🖥️…
🚙 Lucid’s Gravity SUV will integrate the Tesla NACS port, allowing direct access to Superchargers without an adapter. 🏆 This integration marks a significant move for Lucid and Tesla, with Gravity being the second vehicle after Hyundai IONIQ 5 to use this connector. 🔌 Tesla’s extensive Supercharger Network continues to attract competitors, simplifying charging infrastructure…