Key Takeaways Pennsylvania experienced 10-12 inches of snow from a major winter storm. Tester borrowed a Tesla Model Y Performance for a week and conducted a defrost experiment on 8 inches of snow accumulation. Tesla’s defrost feature is highly effective, app-activated, and superior to other cars for clearing windshield ice and snow. Test started at…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk announced Starship Flight 12 launch in about six weeks, potentially early March 2026. Flight 12 marks the debut of Starship V3 with new Raptor V3 engines. Raptor V3 offers nearly twice the thrust of Raptor 1, at lower cost and reduced weight. Starship V3 optimized for improved manufacturability. SpaceX pursuing aggressive…
Key Takeaways Tesla is hiring Body Fit Technicians for Cybercab’s end-of-line assembly at Giga Texas, signaling accelerated production preparations. Role focuses on precision tasks like alignment, gap/flush adjustments, and certifying body assemblies to specs. Technicians will team up with engineering and quality groups to diagnose/fix fitment issues and conduct detailed inspections. Candidates need automotive body…
Key Takeaways Tesla Robotaxi features camera washers on side repeater and rear bumper cameras, absent in standard Model Ys. Regular Model Ys only have a front camera washer; side and rear cameras require manual cleaning by owners. Camera washers ensure clean lenses for vision-only autonomous driving, crucial for recognizing signs and safe navigation. First observed…
Key Takeaways A 2024 Tesla Model S with AI4 and FSD v14.2.2.3 completed the first-ever zero-intervention Cannonball Run from LA to NYC (3,081 miles). Trip took 58 hours 22 minutes at 64 mph average, with 10 hours spent charging. Led by Alex Roy and autonomy experts; FSD handled all driving, including highways, lane changes, navigation,…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Q4 and FY 2025 Earnings Call is scheduled for January 28 at 5:30 p.m. EST. Retail investors submit and vote on questions via the Say platform for potential answers from executives like Elon Musk. Top question: Will long-term Tesla shareholders be prioritized for SpaceX IPO shares? (Our Take: Speculation high, benefits expected…
” Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed ARK Invest’s report projecting Tesla Cybercab at $0.20 per mile operating cost by 2030, half of Waymo’s $0.40. This “full considered” cost includes energy, maintenance, cleaning, depreciation, and insurance. Compared to U.S. average $0.77/mile for new vehicles, Uber/Lyft $1-4/mile, and Waymo $0.60+ per mile. Tesla targets 5.5-6 miles per…
Key Takeaways Elon Musk confirmed as a last-minute speaker for the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Scheduled for a Thursday session with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, indicating a thaw in relations. This marks Musk’s first attendance at the WEF, after declining prior invites including 2024. Musk previously criticized the WEF as elitist, boring, and…
Key Takeaways Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary fires back at Elon Musk’s Starlink WiFi criticism, noting ongoing feud over weeks. O’Leary disputes Starlink’s claim: only <10% of Ryanair passengers would pay for WiFi vs. claimed 90%. O’Leary shrugs off Musk’s “retar*ed twat” insult, saying he’s at the back of a long queue including his kids. Thanks…
Key Takeaways The Boring Company received $50,000 from EDAWN to study a potential 9-mile tunnel from Reno to Tesla Gigafactory Nevada. Study aims to address worsening I-80 congestion and accidents, amid growth in Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center housing Tesla and Panasonic. Tesla and Panasonic contacted Nevada Governor’s Office on transport solutions, including support for a separate…