Key Points ๐ Starlink won a bid to provide internet services for Mexico’s Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE). ๐ฐ The contract with CFE is valued between 887.5 million pesos ($51 million) and 1.8 billion pesos ($101 million) and will provide internet services through December 2026. ๐ Starlink won the tender due to offering the best…
Key Points ๐ Tesla is sponsoring the University of Manitoba’s engineering team by donating 2170 battery cells. ๐๏ธ The batteries will be used for the University of Manitoba Society of Automotive Engineers (UMSAE) Formula Electric team’s open-wheel formula-style electric race cars. ๐ The sponsorship is a significant boost to the team’s confidence, as Tesla recognized…
Key Points ๐ A pair of muddy Tesla Cybertrucks were reported off-roading in the Tahoe National Forest. ๐ The vehicles were seen on Level 4 off-road trails, indicating some potential off-road capabilities for the Cybertruck. ๐ฃ๏ธ Level 4 trails are characterized by rugged terrain, water crossings, large rocks, deep mud, and steep inclines. ๐ช Such…
Key Points ๐ BMW is confident in its new battery design for upcoming electric vehicles. ๐ The new battery cells are expected to provide 20% more energy and up to 30% more range. ๐ฒ BMW anticipates a 50% reduction in battery costs and 60% lower production-related carbon emissions. ๐ BMW’s production boss believes Tesla needs…
Key Points ๐ Tesla attributes the wage increase at Giga Berlin to an internal standard process. ๐ค Tesla denies any connection between salary adjustments and union activity, refuting claims of union influence. ๐ฐ The salaries of Tesla Giga Berlin workers increased by 6% last year and will rise by an additional 4% this year. ๐ถ…
Key Points ๐ Chinese EV maker Nio is set to cut 10% of its workforce this month due to increasing competition and weakened demand. ๐ Nio’s CEO, William Li, informed employees about the decision, emphasizing the intense competition in the automotive industry over the next two years. ๐ผ The staff reduction is part of Nio’s…
Key Points ๐ GM’s self-driving subsidiary, Cruise, hired a third-party law firm and technology consultants to review its response to an accident with a pedestrian in California. ๐ The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise’s self-driving operations after a Cruise robotaxi accident. ๐ผ Cruise is working with legal firm Quinn Emanuel to investigate the…
Key Points ๐ Tesla showcased its refreshed Model 3 “Highland” at the 2023 International Import Expo in China. ๐ค The display included Tesla’s Optimus robot and various other car models like the Model Y, Model S, and Model X. โก Tesla’s booth featured a Supercharger stall and home charging equipment. ๐ The booth highlighted ten…
Key Points ๐ Tesla now allows owners to disable remote start commands in the Service menu. ๐ This feature adds an extra layer of security for those who want to restrict access to remote commands. ๐ฑ Owners can control access to features like remote start, honking, and flashing lights from the Service menu. ๐ ๏ธ The…
Key Points ๐ Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, hinted that Tesla vehicles might natively run a smaller version of the AI assistant Grลk, developed by xAI. ๐ฌ The specific applications of Grลk within Tesla are unclear, but it could potentially be used in place of the company’s current voice command system. ๐ xAI is planning to…