🚛 Tesla is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to perform extreme testing on the Semi to understand failure points and improve designs. 📍 The position is based in Fremont, California, near the location where Tesla builds its main vehicle models. ⚡ Testing involves stressing power electronics and battery systems to identify weaknesses during day-to-day logistics…
🚗 Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson claims Tesla is “distracted” and that Lucid has taken its place as the technology leader in EVs. 🤝 A long-standing rivalry exists between Rawlinson and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stemming from Rawlinson’s time as an engineer on the Model S. 🏆 Rawlinson asserts that Lucid has superior EV technology, notably…
🚗 Tesla has launched a rare physical recall for the 2016 Model X due to appliqué issues. 🛠️ The recall affects 9,136 units produced until July 31, 2016. 🔍 The issue involves front and spine appliqués that may detach due to improper primer application. ⚠️ Initial inspections in 2020 were insufficient to identify the fault.…
🚗 Ford is shifting focus from fully electric vehicles to hybrids due to profitability challenges. 📉 Ford has taken a $400 million non-cash charge due to stopping all-electric SUV production. ⚙️ The next strategy will focus on hybrid technologies for upcoming large SUVs. 🚐 Ford will continue producing EVs, focusing on commercial vehicles like the…
🚗 Toyota is set to adopt Tesla-style gigacasting technology at its Aichi production center this year. 💸 The technology aims to reduce electric vehicle production costs for Toyota. 🏠 Toyota’s giga press, produced by Ube Machinery, will be one of Japan’s largest with 9,000 tonnes of pressure. 🚙 Gigacasting can create large vehicle components, reducing…
🚗 Tesla has introduced the Drive Anywhere Package for new Model S and Model X cars. 💸 The package costs $5,000 and includes benefits for three years. ⚡ Benefits include free Supercharger access worldwide. 🤖 The package also offers Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised). 🌐 Access to Premium Connectivity is part of the package. 🏷️ Package…
🚗 Tim Fallon leaves Rivian to join Stellantis as North America Head of Manufacturing. 🔄 Fallon succeeds Mike Resha, who moves to a global injection and stamping role. 📈 Fallon played a key role in Rivian’s production ramp-up at its Illinois factory. 🤝 Stellantis sees Fallon as integral to their EV plans and operational transformation.…
🚗 Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla Senior Director, joins Uber as Global Head of Sustainability to aid their EV transition. 🌍 Tinucci expresses commitment to Uber’s clean energy efforts, highlighting its potential in autonomy and robotics. ⚡ Previously known for her role in Tesla’s Supercharger program, Tinucci was featured on Time Magazine’s 100 Climate List. 📈…
🔋 Tesla produced over 500 Powerwall units in a single shift at Giga Nevada, setting a new production record. 🌍 Tesla surpassed 600,000 Powerwall installations worldwide earlier this year. 📈 Tesla’s Energy division continues to set records, with 9.4 GWh of battery storage hardware deployed in Q2. 🚀 The launch of the next-generation Powerwall 3…
🚀 SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites using a new Falcon 9 first stage booster for the first time. 🌎 The launch occurred from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex in Florida. 🛰️ The satellites successfully reached low-Earth orbit about an hour post-launch. 🌊 The rocket’s first stage landed on the ‘A Shortfall from Gravitas’ droneship in…