🚗 A California doctor drove his family’s Tesla Model Y off a cliff at Devil’s Slide. ⚖️ Judge Susan Jakubowski ruled that Dharmesh Patel is eligible for mental health diversion, suspending all criminal charges. 🚒 The Tesla Model Y fell over 250 feet, but the family survived due to the vehicle’s safety features. 👨👩👧👦 Patel’s…
🏢 Blue Origin has filed a public comment asking the FAA to limit SpaceX launches. 🚀 The request targets the number of Starship Super Heavy launches at Kennedy Space Center. ⚖️ The filing is part of a proposed Environmental Impact Statement by the FAA. 🌍 Blue Origin suggests capping launch activities to minimize local environmental…
🚗 A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks in Fort Lauderdale, FL, was vandalized with “F**k Elon” graffiti. 📹 Recent videos on social media show the Cybertruck fleet has been cleaned of graffiti. 🌟 The Cybertruck attracts strong reactions from both supporters and detractors. 🚫 Actual instances of Cybertruck vandalism are rare. 🎨 The graffiti was spray-painted…
🚘 Tesla is recalling over 11,000 Cybertrucks for two different issues. 🛠️ One recall affects 11,383 units due to improperly adhered trunk bed trim, which can become loose and detach. 🏭 The trunk bed trim issue is related to parts manufactured by Axiom Plastics and involves adhesive quality control improvements at Gigafactory Texas. 🌧️ The…
🚗 Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng experienced Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) system and Waymo’s robotaxi service in the USA. 🌐 He believes fully autonomous driving could have a significant breakthrough, a “ChatGPT moment,” in 2025. 🏙️ Waymo performed better in downtown San Francisco, while Tesla’s FSD excelled in Silicon Valley and on highways. 🚀 He is impressed…
🚗 Tesla adds Mercedes-Benz to the brands getting Supercharger access. 📅 No specific timeline yet for when Mercedes-Benz will get access. ⚡ Tesla’s Superchargers opened to Rivian and Ford EVs earlier this year. 🔋 General Motors, Polestar, and Volvo will also gain access to Superchargers. 🌐 Mass layoffs at Tesla have delayed some Supercharger access…
🎥 Tesla has released a new video showcasing a day in the life of a worker at Giga Berlin. 🏭 The video features an employee detailing their daily routine at the factory in Grünheide, Germany. 🤖 Viewers see various tasks, including interactions with night crew and operations involving robots that construct the electric drive motor.…
🚐 Tesla Van concept receives universal acclaim from EV enthusiasts. 🛣️ Concept designed as the ultimate road trip vehicle with inspiration from Tesla Semi. ⛺ Features include tall roof, plush bench seats, rotating passenger seat, and warm synthetic wood floors. 📺 Interior equipped with built-in shelves, large screen, Starlink satellite internet, and solar panels. 🌐…
🚗 Rivian R1T set a new production truck record at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. 👨🔧 Gardner Nichols, Rivian Sr. Performance Test Engineer, piloted the R1T during the event. ⏱ Nichols completed the climb in 10:53.883, beating his previous record by 30 seconds. 🏔 The Rivian R1T’s 1025 hp quad-motor configuration contributed to…
🚗 The Tesla Model 3 Performance, while not the fastest in Tesla’s lineup, boasts impressive specs with a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 262 km/h (163 mph). 🏎️ A video from the YouTube channel YouOnlyNeedACar shows the Model 3 Performance achieving its top speed on the Autobahn without any…