Key Points 💡 Neuralink has received approval to conduct human clinical trials for its brain implant technology. 🧠 The clinical trial is called the PRIME study, focusing on enabling people with paralysis to control external devices using brain-computer interfaces (BCI). 🏥 An independent review board and a hospital site have granted approval for the clinical…
Key Points ❄️ Cooler regions may be better for long-term Tesla battery health, despite short-term range loss. 🚗 A study of over 12,500 Tesla vehicles in the U.S. found that those in cold climates had better average range scores. 📊 Range scores measure how much of an EV’s initial range is expected at the time…
Key Points 🚗 Volvo will cease production of diesel vehicles by early 2024. 🌍 The decision is part of Volvo’s commitment to focus on electric powertrains and achieve climate neutrality by 2040. 🌱 Volvo aims to produce only electric vehicles (EVs) from 2030 onward. 🔋 The company has divested from internal combustion engine development and…
Key Points 🏛️ Tesla has been cleared of wrongdoing in a toxic workplace lawsuit brought by shareholders. 📜 The lawsuit claimed Tesla caused financial and reputational harm due to allegations of sexism, racism, and discrimination at the company’s factories. ⚖️ The U.S. District Court dismissed the suit, stating that some defendants were not likely liable,…
Key Points 📱 Tesla’s mobile app can now be used with any rental from Hertz. 🚗 Hertz rentals will include a QR code for pairing the app with the vehicle. 🔑 The app allows drivers to use their phones as car keys and offers features like remote battery preconditioning, charge status tracking, and cloud profile…
Key Points 🔄 Redwood Materials, led by former Tesla executive JB Straubel, has acquired lithium-ion battery recycler Redux Recycling GmbH in Europe. 🌍 The acquisition aims to strengthen Redwood’s battery-recycling capacity in Europe and establish a presence in the European market. 🇩🇪 Redux Recycling GmbH is a German lithium-ion battery recycler with a facility in…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Model 3 Highland has arrived in Italy’s showrooms. 🇮🇹 Deliveries for the refreshed Model 3 in Italy are set to begin next month. 📸 Tesla Club Italy shared pictures of the Model 3 Highland’s unveiling event. 💰 Pricing for the Model 3 Highland RWD starts at €42,490, while the Long…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Model X estimated delivery dates in the US have been pushed back to November to December 2023. 💲 Tesla implemented price cuts for the Model S and Model X, making them more competitive. 📈 Price cuts have led to increased orders for the Model X, resulting in delayed delivery dates. 🇨🇳…
Key Points 📉 Tesla China witnessed a 20.56% decrease in insurance registrations, with 8,500 registrations in the week ending September 17, compared to 10,700 in the previous week. 🚗 These registrations likely pertain to Model Y, as Model 3 deliveries in China are expected to start in Q4 2023. 🏭 Gigafactory Shanghai is the sole…
Key Points 🚀 CS Energy’s $150 million Chinchilla battery project in Australia is supported by 80 Tesla Megapack systems with a capacity of 100MW/200MWh. 🏞️ The Chinchilla Battery is part of CS Energy’s Kogan Clean Energy Hub and is located near Chinchilla on the Western Downs. 🍉 Chinchilla is known for its Melon Festival and…