Key Points 🎫 Tesla used a random drawing system for the Cybertruck’s first deliveries on November 30, 2023. 🤔 Some EV followers joked about the “random” part of the drawing, suspecting it wasn’t truly random. 📉 Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha, clarified that random drawings aim to give everyone a fair chance, with…
Key Points 🚗 Fisker cuts its 2023 production forecast to 13,000-17,000 units, down from the previous goal of 20,000-23,000 units. 📉 The company faced difficulties delivering vehicles and acknowledged customer frustration. 🌍 Fisker, lacking its manufacturing facility, relies on partners and plans to add logistics partners to catch up on deliveries. 💰 The automaker cut…
Key Points 🌞 Tesla’s Megapacks are utilized in Southern California for the Oberon Solar and Storage project, providing 250 MW/1GWh of energy storage. 🏡 The energy storage capacity is sufficient to power 207,000 homes annually. 🚀 The Oberon project, in Riverside County, aligns with Tesla’s commitment to clean energy and features a 679 MWp/500 MWac…
Key Points ⚡ Tesla announced 22 new Supercharger locations with 255 charging stalls from November 8 to 15. 🌍 The new Supercharger locations are mainly in North America but include sites in Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, and Thailand. 🚗 Tesla’s V4 charging hardware is being deployed rapidly, with a V4 Supercharger site in East Point,…
Key Points 🚀 SpaceX has received FAA and Fish and Wildlife Service approval for the 2nd flight of Starship, scheduled for November 17th. 💣 Flight Termination explosives are installed on both Starship and the Super Heavy booster in preparation for stacking at the end of the week. 🌧️ Poor weather and FAA approval delay caused…
Key Points 🚙 Video clips compare Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning navigating Hollister Hills stairs. 📹 Some criticize Cybertruck’s performance, suggesting R1T handles stairs more quickly. 🧑💻 Ford CEO Jim Farley shares footage of F-150 Lightning tackling the same California stair steps. 🌐 All three electric pickups manage the obstacle well, considering…
Key Points ⚡ Mercedes-Benz launched the first North American charging hub at its Georgia headquarters. 🌐 The hub is open to all EV drivers, irrespective of the car brand. 💰 Mercedes-Benz commits to investing over $1 billion in a joint venture with MN8 Energy for 2,500 chargers across 400 hubs in North America by the…
Key Points 🗳️ GM workers at a key Texas plant voted to approve a proposed UAW contract. 📉 Multiple rejection votes occurred at other GM facilities recently. 🏭 Arlington, Texas plant’s approval significantly increases the chance of ratifying the agreement. ⏰ Voting completion set for Thursday at 4:00 pm ET; other GM plants, including Lockport,…
Key Points 🚗 Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume believes a €20,000 ($21,714) electric vehicle could come in the second half of the 2020s. 🔑 Reduction of EV prices relies on reducing battery costs, making electric cars more affordable. 🌍 Despite current affordable EV options, many models are still too pricey for some buyers. 🤔 Volkswagen has…
Key Points 🛠️ General Motors (GM) has reportedly acquired Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), a supplier for Tesla’s gigacasting manufacturing strategy. 🚗 GM’s acquisition of TEI is seen as a strategic move to catch up with Tesla’s leadership in electric vehicles (EVs) and manufacturing techniques. 🔄 TEI played a crucial role in helping Tesla pioneer…