🚛 Tesla Semi with LiDAR spotted near Gigafactory Nevada 📹 Video of the Semi shared initially on r/teslamotors subreddit 🔍 Sensors on the roof resemble those on previous test vehicles 🤖 Tesla uses LiDAR for data collection and validation, despite Musk’s criticism 📄 Tesla patent allows use of LiDAR for training machine learning models 🛡️…
🚗 Ford CEO Jim Farley advocates for American support for electric vehicles, stating even traditional car enthusiasts can appreciate EVs. 🌍 Farley emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. to maintain leadership in the global race for electric transportation innovation. 🛻 Farley personally praises the Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum for its performance, unique features, and convenience.…
🌍 Panasonic Energy is developing a new battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, using lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada. 🏭 The Kansas facility aims to be the largest battery manufacturing plant in the world. 🚗 Panasonic and Tesla have been partners in battery cell production since 2017 at Giga Nevada. 🔋 The Kansas facility will…
🚀 The next hearing on Elon Musk’s pay package is on July 8, 2024. 📝 The hearing will not consider the TSLA shareholder vote supporting the 2018 pay package. 📊 Tesla shareholders recently voted to reapprove Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package. ⚖️ Tesla’s legal team is prompting Judge McCormick to consider the shareholder vote’s significance.…
🚀 SpaceX will develop a Deorbit Vehicle for NASA. 🛰️ The International Space Station’s operational life will end by 2030. 🤝 NASA and international partners aim for a controlled deorbit to ensure safety. 🧭 The deorbit mission supports future commercial destinations in space. 🌍 The International Space Station has been operated by five space agencies…
🏭 Tesla’s Giga Berlin site had a World War 2 bomb discovered nearby. 💣 The 250-kilogram bomb will be detonated in a “controlled manner.” 🌲 The bomb was found in a forest next to the Tesla factory. 📰 German media outlet RBB was the first to report the finding. 🚧 Safety is a top concern…
🚒 A trailer caught fire outside Tesla Giga Texas, leading to a brief evacuation. 📸 Drone images showed the fire aftermath and firetrucks arriving. 🚛 The fire was in the west side General Assembly 1 area, involving a garbage trailer. 👷 Employees were evacuated and reentered the facility after the fire was extinguished. 🧑🚒 Firefighters…
🚗 Verne is Rimac’s new fully autonomous EV robotaxi, debuting in Zagreb, Croatia by 2026. 🌟 Rimac is known for ultra-luxurious, high-performance electric vehicles. 🔧 Verne will use the Mobileye Drive platform, designed specifically for autonomous driving. 📱 Passengers can personalize their ride experience via the Verne app, adjusting settings like temperature and lighting. 🏭…
🚗 Hyundai Motor officially unveiled the sub-compact Inster electric vehicle (EV). 🇰🇷 The Inster will first launch in South Korea before expanding to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. 🚀 The unveiling took place at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. ⚡ The Hyundai Inster offers fast charging and has a range of up…
🚗 Tesla’s FSD V12.4.2 is moving to internal testing. 🧑💼 Elon Musk views FSD as crucial for Tesla’s future success. ⏳ FSD updates have been frequent, but V12.4.2 is highly anticipated. 🛠️ FSD V12.4 and V12.4.1 were rolled out to employees in early June. 🛣️ Elon Musk describes V12.4.2 as smoother, balancing safety and comfort.…