💰 Fisker lost opportunity for a $150 million bailout from a larger automaker. 📉 Company’s stock price plummeted, halting trading and initiating delisting procedures. 🤝 Talks with the potential bailout partner fell through, prompting Fisker to explore other strategic options. 📉 Share prices dropped by 29 percent, potentially leading to NYSE delisting. 💼 Inevitable bankruptcy…
🏗️ Construction of a new Megapack factory in China by Tesla is underway. 🚧 New construction equipment has been spotted on the site, indicating imminent construction. 🏭 The Megafactory in Shanghai will eventually produce 10,000 Megapacks per year. 📅 Originally planned for Q3 2023, construction is now expected to begin production in Q2 of this…
💼 Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to update the vehicle delivery process, as per a leaked email. 🚗 Tesla employees in North America will now be required to offer supervised test rides with FSD V12.3.1 to customers during vehicle deliveries. 📧 The leaked email, shared by @WholeMarsBlog, emphasizes the importance of showcasing the effectiveness of…
🏎️ A group of EV enthusiasts and YouTube hosts are racing coast-to-coast in four electric trucks. 🔋 Factors such as charging availability and battery size affect each truck’s performance. 🚥 Ground rules include speed limits and restrictions on maximum speed. ⚡ Tesla opened its Superchargers to Ford and Rivian vehicles, benefiting the race. 🥇 The…
🚗 Former Waymo research scientist Charles R. Qi joins Tesla’s FSD beta team. 🎓 Qi holds a PhD in Electric Engineering from Stanford University, focusing on deep learning. 💼 Qi chose to join Tesla after considering offers from both Tesla and Waymo. 🔄 Engineers and scientists often switch between companies in the autonomous driving and…
🚗 Upgraded Tesla Model 3 offers Black and White interior as a $1,500 option. ⏰ Delivery delays for Model 3 with Black and White interior causing frustration; estimated delivery dates pushed back multiple times. 📅 Some customers facing delays from January/February 2024 to late May 2024 for Model 3 delivery. 💰 Concerns arise regarding free…
💼 Tesla is hiring a Service Technical Writer for Optimus user guides. 🤖 This suggests significant progress on the Tesla bot. 📝 The technical writer will create documentation for robotic systems. 🎓 Ideal candidate needs excellent writing skills and technical proficiency. 🚗 The writer will collaborate with engineering, product management, customer support, and service teams.…
💡 Tesla executive Rohan Patel clarified Supercharger Network access for non-Tesla vehicles like Rivian and Ford, addressing concerns about NACS connector access. 🚗 Rivian and Ford EV owners have access to over 16,000 Supercharger stalls, with around 11,000 stalls reserved exclusively for Tesla customers, mainly comprising V2 stalls. 🛣️ Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger…
💥 BYD celebrates a significant milestone of producing 7 million new energy vehicles (NEVs), showcasing its growing presence and impact in the automotive industry. 🚗 The 7 millionth NEV produced by BYD is an N7 SUV from its premium sub-brand Denza, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. 📈 Denza, established as a joint…
💡 CATL’s Chairman hints at Tesla utilizing batteries for its robotaxi fleet, suggesting collaboration between the two companies. 🚗 Tesla plans to employ idle equipment from CATL, a Chinese supplier, at Gigafactory Nevada, potentially indicating an expansion of battery production capabilities. 💰 CATL acknowledges the potential for cost reduction in Tesla’s $25,000 car, especially if…