🚘 Tesla’s new, redesigned Climate Menu has been revealed. 🔄 The update includes a streamlined Climate Control panel. 📞 New feature reduces fan noise during phone calls. 🤔 Some users found old settings difficult to adjust. 👁 New design aims for minimalism and ease of use. 📉 New icons are subdued for better in-drive adjustments.…
🚫 Tesla warns against Supercharger “life hack” involving a wet cloth. ☀️ Wet cloth on Supercharger handles is used to combat high temperatures. ⛔ Wet cloth trick interferes with Supercharger’s temperature monitors, risking overheating. ❌ Official statement: wet cloth does not improve charging speeds. 🙄 Mixed reactions from Tesla owners regarding the caution; some criticize…
🚗 Tesla’s Actual Smart Summon (ASS) will be bundled with FSD V12.5.x releases. 🆕 Both new and veteran testers have positively reacted to FSD V12.5. 🎥 FSD V12.5 can navigate tricky situations smoothly, like a human driver. 💼 Tesla ML Scientist Tony Duan shared that many late nights went into developing FSD V12.5. 📅 Actual…
🌟 Elon Musk attended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress as his guest. 🏛️ Musk was seated in the upstairs gallery of the Senate Chamber, in Prime Minister Netanyahu’s box. 🚗 Musk and Netanyahu have developed a close relationship, including multiple visits and sharing rides in a Tesla Cybertruck. 🌍 Netanyahu’s speech emphasized…
🚀 Tesla has started its Cybertruck test drive program. 🏢 Test drives are available at select locations in the U.S., including Westmont, IL, and Houston-Cypress, TX. ✉️ Invitations for the test drive experience are sent out by Tesla to prospective customers. 📅 Interested individuals must RSVP to participate, choosing their preferred time and date. 🔒…
🚀 Starlink achieved a milestone with its internet service available on over 1,000 aircraft. 🛫 New partnerships with WestJet and TELUS to bring Starlink connectivity on flights by December 2024. 🌐 Starlink Aviation promises high-speed, low-latency internet from the moment passengers board the aircraft. 📅 Service officially launched in 2023, already available on select Qatar…
🚀 SpaceX reported that Starlink satellites perform roughly 275 collision-avoidance maneuvers daily. 📅 In the past six months, each Starlink satellite fired its thrusters 14 times on average. 🌍 SpaceX currently has 6,200 active Starlink satellites orbiting Earth. 💥 There have been approximately 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers between December 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024. 🔼…
🚧 Tesla has paused plans for its new Gigafactory in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 🗳️ The pause is due to the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election and potential policy changes. 📊 Former President Trump’s policies may impose tariffs on cars built in Mexico. 👥 Elon Musk supports Trump and plans to vote for him in the next…
⚖️ Tesla’s lawsuit claims Rivian stole trade secrets. 📜 A judge ruled against Rivian’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, moving it to court. 👨⚖️ Judge Zayner noted enough evidence for a legitimate case by Tesla. 🕵️♂️ The lawsuit mentions Rivian employees were not thoroughly investigated. 🗓️ The conflict dates back to 2020 with Tesla finding…
📈 Tesla saw a 50% increase in 4680 cell production in Q2 2024 compared to Q1 2024. 🚚 The first validation Cybertruck using in-house dry cathode 4680 cells was built. 💰 Cost reduction across Tesla’s product lineup remains a top priority. 🏭 Tesla plans to mass-produce and install 4680 cells with dry electrodes by the…