🚚 The California Highway Patrol shared a video of a Tesla Semi navigating down an icy hill on I-80 Eastbound at Donner Summit. ❄️ Tesla Semi demonstrated careful navigation on snowy and icy roads, showcasing its capability in challenging terrains. 📹 The video highlights the Semi’s slow and calculated descent, contrasting with several big rig…
💼 Tesla Giga Berlin is gearing up to resume production of the Model Y crossover from February 12, 2024. 🏭 The temporary halt in Model Y production was due to disruptions caused by Houthi attacks on freighters in the Red Sea. 🌐 According to Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig, the facility’s supply chain is…
💼 Tesla has instructed managers to assess the criticality of each employee’s role, potentially hinting at upcoming job cuts. 📉 The directive aligns with CEO Elon Musk’s aim to streamline Tesla’s operations and enhance financial performance. 🌍 Tesla’s workforce has significantly grown, nearly doubling since 2020 to over 140,000 employees globally. 📈 Despite the potential…
🚚 Tesla spotted testing and refining the Cybertruck at Giga Nevada’s Semi facility. 🔍 The Cybertruck was observed hooked up to a trailer loaded with concrete blocks, similar to those used for testing the Tesla Semi. 🔋 Speculation arises that Tesla might be conducting endurance testing for the Cybertruck. 📏 Despite criticisms of its range,…
🔨 The Boring Company’s Prufrock-3 is under construction at Tesla Gigafactory Texas. 🚧 Prufrock-3 is designed to start digging a tunnel within 48 hours of arrival on site. 🏗️ The machine is capable of porpoising, allowing it to launch directly from the surface and re-emerge at the other end of the tunnel. 🛠️ Prufrock-3’s assembly…
💰 Tesla China offers incentives to celebrate Chinese New Year, encouraging existing owners to travel more 🚗 Existing owners can transfer Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) or Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to a new Tesla for free 🆓 Free 30-day trial for Enhanced Autopilot available to existing owners, enhancing travel security with advanced driver-assist features 🌐 Enhanced…
💼 Tesla Mexico is increasing hiring efforts for sales, service, and delivery jobs 🏢 Job postings also include positions related to the Supercharger Network, energy storage, and solar business 🇲🇽 Teresa Gutiérrez appointed as the country manager for Tesla Mexico, bringing over 20 years of professional experience 📈 New job openings follow Gutiérrez’s appointment, indicating…
🔍 Tesla FSD Beta’s launch in Europe could progress due to DCAS regulations being added to UNECE’s agenda 🚗 EU regulations on autonomous driving systems differ from North America’s, delaying FSD Beta’s launch in Europe 📆 UNECE’s 192nd session in March 2024 might clarify regulations on DCAS features 📝 Proposal for a new UN Regulation…
💥 Four powertrain options available for Taycan models 🚗 Exterior changes include new front and rear-end styling 🔋 Better acceleration than predecessors, with a new “Push-to-Pass” function 🛣️ Over 35% more range than the previous model ⚡ Can charge at up to 320 kW at 800-volt DC charging stations 🏎️ New active chassis and standard…
💰 A California judge has forced Cruise to increase its settlement offer to the maximum penalty of $112,500. 🚗 The accident involved a driverless Cruise vehicle dragging and seriously injuring a pedestrian in San Francisco in October. 📉 The California DMV revoked Cruise’s license to operate self-driving cars following the accident. 🕵️♂️ Cruise hired Quinn…