🏭 Tesla officially commenced its Megafactory project in Shanghai with a land acquisition and signing ceremony. 🌐 The Shanghai Megafactory, similar to its counterpart in Lathrop, is anticipated to produce 10,000 Megapack batteries annually, contributing to about 40 GWh of energy storage. 🌍 Tesla plans to sell the batteries manufactured in the Shanghai facility to…
🤝 The Swedish Transport Workers union joined IF Metall in a sympathy strike against Tesla. 🚫 The union faced challenges from the Biltrafikens Arbetsgivareförbund (BA), an employers association in Sweden. 📅 The sympathy strike aimed to protect Swedish collective agreements and the labor market model. 📧 BA objected to the union’s notice of industrial action,…
🚚 Battery electric trucks have advantages in torque and stability but face challenges in range when towing heavy loads. 📊 The author conducted a detailed analysis to determine the actual towing needs based on their driving patterns and trips over the past 5 years. 🔋 The analysis considered factors like trip distance, terrain, speed, temperature,…
🚗 Lucid plans to launch a lower-cost electric vehicle to compete with Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. 💸 The targeted price for Lucid’s new EV is $50,000, positioning it as a more affordable option within the luxury car market. 📅 The release of this lower-cost Lucid EV is expected after 2025. 🌐 Lucid aims…
💼 Some Tesla employees in Sweden, members of IF Metall union, are continuing to work during a strike over the lack of a collective agreement. 🤝 IF Metall’s union board decided to expel members who refused to participate in the strike against Tesla Sweden. 📅 The decision followed a month-long process of surveying union members…
🚗 Tesla delivered one of the first Cybertruck Foundation Edition units outside the Giga Texas event. 🏡 Tesbros documented the delivery experience with new owners Zachary and Ella. 🔍 Customers can inspect the Cybertruck before officially accepting the delivery. 🛠️ The Foundation Edition features the “Foundation” label on the fenders and dashboard. 🌐 The Cybertruck…
🚚 Tesla Semi fleet has grown to almost 100 vehicles. 🔋 Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, confirmed the fleet expansion. 📅 It has been a year since Tesla’s inaugural delivery event for the Semi. 🤝 Tesla has been closely working with PepsiCo to ensure the Semi is ready for mass production. 🌱 Transitioning…
🌍 European ADAS Testing: Tesla is intensifying its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) testing in Europe. 🇪🇸 Tarragona, Spain: Tesla has posted a job for an ADAS test specialist in Tarragona, Spain, indicating a strategic move for significant progress in ADAS development. 🏎️ Proving Ground Location: Tarragona is home to Applus IDIADA, one of Europe’s…
🚗 Tesla Dominance Continues: Tesla secures the top position on the UK’s Most Popular Electric Vehicle (EV) list for an impressive 5 consecutive years. 📈 Model Y and Model 3 Lead: The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 claim the first and second spots on the list, showcasing sustained popularity in the UK. 📊 Model…
🌐 Global Performance Program: Volkswagen is implementing a global performance program aimed at improving vehicle releases and reducing costs. 💼 Staff Reduction: Volkswagen will reduce staff starting January 2024 as part of the program, with a focus on administrative roles. 💸 Cost-Cutting Measures: The German automaker plans to cut administrative staff costs by 20% to…