💰 Panasonic Energy signed a seven-year agreement with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NMG) to strengthen its EV battery supply chain in North America. 🏭 NMG, based in Quebec, Canada, is an active anode material manufacturer. 💼 The deal involves an initial investment of USD$25 million from Panasonic Energy, with plans for additional funding of USD$150…
💼 The Indian government is finalizing a new import tax policy to incentivize investments from foreign electric automakers like Tesla. 🚗 The proposed tax incentive aims to lower import taxes for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers for a period of 2-3 years. 💰 Currently, India imposes a 60% import duty on vehicles below $40,000 and a…
💼 IF Metall’s sympathy strikes against Tesla Sweden have resulted in 20 employees losing their jobs. 🤝 IF Metall targeted Tesla Giga Berlin through aluminum supplier Hydro Extrusions, aiming to halt vehicle production. 🛠️ Hydro Extrusions employees faced redundancy after participating in sympathy strikes against Tesla. ⚙️ Concerns about Tesla’s ability to replace parts from…
💼 Tesla Gigafactory Mexico’s groundbreaking rescheduled for March, according to the Governor of Nuevo León. 🚧 Environmental concerns and permit issues causing delays in the groundbreaking schedule. 🏗️ Nuevo León government already working on roads and access for the Tesla Gigafactory site. 🌎 Concerns raised about the environmental impact and nearshoring effects of Tesla’s arrival…
🚗 Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted with dedicated “Sport” bucket seats. 🛋️ Seats observed in white, designed for high-intensity driving. 🕵️♂️ Vehicle spotted in Santa Monica, featuring lightly tinted windows allowing a clear view of the cabin. 🏎️ Front seats noticeably different, resembling dedicated bucket racing seats. 🏁 Tesla seems focused on ensuring high-performance…
🎮 Elon Musk expresses interest in creating a video game but emphasizes that it will come after the release of unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) at Tesla. 🌐 Musk claims Tesla’s real-world simulation and video generation capabilities are the best globally, highlighting its importance for self-driving technology. 📹 Tesla has been capable of real-world video generation…
🚗 The Tesla Cybertruck is showcased at the Canadian International Auto Show. 📸 The Cybertruck is attracting significant attention with large crowds and enthusiastic interest. 🌎 The Cybertruck has been making appearances globally, including recent stops in China, Japan, and the U.S. 📆 The 2024 Canadian International Auto Show runs until February 25th at the…
🚚 Production of Tesla Cybertruck is ramping up at Gigafactory Texas. 🏭 Recent footage shows over 50 Cybertruck units at the facility. 📹 Drone video from Brad Sloan provides a glimpse of the Cybertrucks lined up at the factory. 📈 Steady increase in the number of Cybertruck units suggests progress towards volume production. 🛠️ Other…
🏗️ Tesla’s Supercharger, diner, and drive-in movie theater concept in Los Angeles is making progress. 🚗 The latest footage shows walls being constructed at the East Hollywood Tesla location. 🎥 YouTube channel 247Tesla shared drone shots showcasing the construction site. 👷♂️ More construction workers are now visible at the site, focusing on sealing air barriers…
💥 The United Automotive Workers (UAW) threatens to strike at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant due to stalled local negotiations. 🚚 The Kentucky Truck Plant is a significant facility for Ford, producing profitable models like the Ford F-250 to F-550 Super Duty Trucks and the Lincoln Navigator. ⏰ The strike deadline is set for 12:01 a.m.,…