πΌ Around 20 employees at a local aluminum plant in Vetlanda, Sweden, are at risk of losing their jobs due to the ongoing union conflict between Tesla and IF Metall. π€ Hydro Extrusions, the company owning the plant, has tried to find alternative work for the affected employees but has run out of opportunities. π«…
β Lucid is recalling 2,042 Air sedans due to a defrosting issue with the high voltage coolant heater (HVCH). π The HVCH, supplied by Webasto AG, is prone to failures in early build versions, potentially hindering defrost capability and visibility. π The recall, submitted to the NHTSA on January 10, expects 1 percent of the…
π Tesla is embracing the new immediate use of the EV tax credit announced by the IRS and Department of the Treasury. πΈ Changes in October 2023 allow EV buyers to use the $7,500 tax credit as an immediate discount at the point of sale. π The changes in tax credit application took effect in…
π¦ Production Halt Announcement: Tesla Giga Berlin reveals a temporary production halt scheduled from January 29 to February 11 due to the Red Sea conflict. π Impact on Supply Chains: The conflict has led to considerable shifts in transport routes between Europe and Asia, affecting supply chains and prompting the production pause. π Global Companies…
π NASA Clears SpaceX: NASA issues a statement dismissing claims from The Wall Street Journal regarding Elon Musk’s alleged drug use. π° WSJ’s Claims: The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk uses drugs like ketamine, LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms, causing concerns among Tesla and SpaceX executives. π Security Clearance: WSJ suggested Musk’s drug…
π Stellantis Ventures invests in sodium-ion battery technology developed by Tiamat. πΌ Tiamat is recognized by Stellantis Ventures as one of 11 top-performing technology startups, earning the Stellantis Ventures Award in 2023. π Tiamat is the first company globally to commercialize sodium-ion technology in an electrified product. β‘ Sodium-ion technology is considered more affordable as…
π Tesla announces Fall 2023 Supercharger location winners and initiates the Winter 2024 voting round. π³οΈ Fall 2023 winners include five new Supercharger locations in Canada and additional sites in Europe, Asia, and Australia. π¨π¦ Canadian locations: Montebello, Baie-Comeau, St. Johnβs, Renfrew, Aulds Cove. π International locations: BacΔu, Deva, Paks, IaΘi, BΓ©kΓ©scsaba, Uljin County, Fukuchiyama…
π Tesla has reportedly initiated deliveries of the Cybertruck to non-employees. π The move suggests an increase in the number of customers driving the Cybertruck in the coming months. π A Cybertruck Owners Club member confirmed receiving a VIN on January 10, 2024, after ordering on December 9, 2023. π Deliveries are taking place at…
π Tesla China has implemented price cuts for the Giga Shanghai-made Model 3 and Model Y. π The price adjustments affect both versions of the upgraded Model 3 and two variants of the Model Y. π° The Model 3 RWD and Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD received reductions of 3.87% and 5.93%, respectively.…
π The U.S. Department of Transportation allocated $623 million in grants to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. π The grants aim to build EV charging stations in 22 states and Puerto Rico, totaling 47 projects and 7,500 new EV charging ports. π The Biden Administration is addressing the need for charging infrastructure as…