🔄 Elon Musk changed his stance on China tariffs, initially supporting them but now opposing them. 🇺🇸 In January, Musk advocated for measures to prevent Chinese automakers from dominating global competitors. 🚫 Musk now believes that tariffs limiting foreign business are harmful to the market. 🗣️ At the Viva Technology Conference, Musk expressed surprise at…
🚀 Tesla’s Supercharger Network achieved an incredible 99.97% average uptime in 2023. 📊 The uptime for the network has improved from 99.90% in 2019 despite a dip to 99.74% in 2020. 📈 Uptime steadily increased to 99.96% and 99.95% in 2021 and 2022 respectively. 🏆 The 2023 uptime of 99.97% marks a new all-time high…
🚗 Tesla introduces a new “Lunar Silver” paint option for the Model S and Model X. 🌕 The Lunar Silver paint is described as a clean silver with a metallic effect and subtle blue tint. 💲 This new paint option costs an additional $2,500. 📸 Images show Lunar Silver as shinier but less deep than…
🏗️ Tesla has started constructing the Shanghai Megafactory on May 23, 2024. 🌍 This is Tesla’s first dedicated energy storage facility outside the United States. 🏭 The factory will produce Megapack batteries and covers about 200,000 square meters. 🔋 Tesla’s senior VP highlighted the factory’s critical role in global battery storage. 📦 The facility targets…
🚗 Tesla’s self-driving development received praise from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. 🏆 Tesla’s approach to data learning and model training was commended. 🔧 Huang noted Tesla is far ahead in the self-driving car sector. 🚘 Self-driving technology is seen as safer, more convenient, and more fun. 🛠️ Most car companies are developing driver assistance packages.…
🇨🇳 Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled an electric double-decker bus for the UK called BYD BD11. 🚌 The BYD BD11 was revealed at the London Bus Museum and customized for the UK market. 🌍 The bus is part of BYD’s commitment to eco-conscious public transportation and aims to reduce air pollution in London. 🔋 The…
🚗 Tesla released the Q1 2024 Vehicle Safety Report. 📊 Teslas on Autopilot had one crash for every 7.63 million miles driven. 🌐 Non-Autopilot Teslas had one crash for every 955,000 miles driven. 🇺🇸 NHTSA and FHWA data shows a crash every 670,000 miles in the U.S. 🔁 Q1 2024 had the highest miles driven…
🚀 Tesla launches Cybervessel, a $50 insulated bottle inspired by the Cybertruck design. 💧 The Cybervessel matches the look of the all-electric truck, available in stainless steel and black. 🛡️ The bottle features double-walled stainless steel, a vacuum-seal lid, and an articulating handle. 🎨 Comes with a laser-etched Cybertruck silhouette on the lid and fits…
🚀 Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket launched its first crewed mission since September 2022. 👨🚀 The mission, NS-25, carried six private citizens to space and back. 🌌 The crew reached an altitude of 351,111 ft (107 km) and a top speed of 2,236 mph (3,599 km/h). 👴 Ed Dwight, aged 90, became the oldest person…
🚛 PepsiCo showcased its new Tesla Semi units. 🏭 The trucks will operate from PBNA’s Fresno, California location. 📦 PepsiCo will receive 50 Tesla Semi units over the next few months. 🖋️ Deliveries were announced by Tesla’s Semi program Senior Manager at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. 💡 Five of the new Tesla Semi…