🇩🇪 Local officials emphasize the importance of worker choice in joining a union at Tesla’s Giga Berlin. 🚗 Tesla has resisted signing a collective labor agreement, advocating for workers’ independence from union influence. 🤝 Brandenburg Ministry of Economy, Labor and Energy suggests mutual benefits in reaching a collective labor agreement between IG Metall and Tesla.…
📊 Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y collectively made up an impressive 51.7% of U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2023. 🚗 The two Tesla models accounted for 615,407 out of the 1,189,051 EV units sold in the country during 2023. 🌐 This dominance highlights Tesla’s significant impact on the U.S. EV market, showcasing the…
🚗 SIXT has entered into a vehicle agreement with Stellantis for 250,000 vehicles, including some electric models. 📅 This agreement follows SIXT’s decision to phase out Tesla from its fleet just a month and a half earlier due to financial losses. 🔌 SIXT gains access to various Stellantis brands, aiming to feature some EVs in…
🚗 Mazda will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. 📅 Mazda’s EVs with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from 2025 onward. 🔌 The adoption of NACS aims to provide Mazda customers with a broader range of charging options. ⚡ Mazda’s electric vehicle…
📈 Tesla China witnessed a surge in new vehicle insurance registrations, reaching 7,400 for the week of January 8-14, 2024. 🔄 The results mark a significant improvement of 131.25% compared to the previous week’s registrations, indicating positive momentum. 🌐 Tesla China’s weekly domestic sales performance is not publicly disclosed, but insurance registrations serve as a…
☀️ A Tesla Model Y owner created a DIY solar roof mod for the electric crossover. 🚗 The solar array charger has been in development for two years and is now in proof of concept form. 🌍 The system allows the Model Y to charge from the sun while parked outside, providing 20-60 miles of…
🎥 YouTuber Mr. Beast uploaded his first full video on Elon Musk’s X platform titled “$1 vs $100,000,000 Car.” 🚗 The 16-minute video features various iconic cars at different price points, including a Tesla Model X and a $200K Lamborghini. 🤑 Mr. Beast aims to test X’s ad revenue potential, as the platform offers a…
💰 Lucid is offering up to $10,000 Air credit for 2023 Air models until the end of January 2024. 🚗 The offer includes up to $7,500 Air credits for 2023 Air Pure and Air Touring trims, and up to $10,000 for the 2023 Air Grand Touring trim. 💵 The credits are available for cash payments…
🏭 LG Electronics has opened its first EV charger production plant in the U.S. in Fort Worth, Texas. 🔌 The plant will eventually have an annual capacity of over 10,000 EV chargers. 🚗 LG is currently producing Level 2 AC chargers and plans to start production on Level 3 DC chargers in the second quarter.…
🤖 Elon Musk expresses discomfort with the current voting share he has at Tesla in driving AI and robotics innovation. 💼 Musk indicates readiness for a new compensation package and contemplates developing crucial technology outside Tesla if a higher voting share is not granted. 💰 Musk sold billions in Tesla stock to fund the purchase…