Key Points 🍰 A 116-year-old bakery in Germany, Bakery Lüttel, was assisted by Tesla’s Solar & Powerwall study to survive. ☀️ To address high energy costs, the bakery installed combined heat-and-power plants, solar panels, and Tesla Powerwall. 🏭 Tesla’s case study showed Bakery Lüttel’s journey from consuming 180,000 kWh to adopting solar panels and Powerwall.…
Key Points 🚀 NASA and SpaceX have given the green light for the Crew 7 launch after the Flight Readiness Review. 📅 The launch is scheduled for August 25th at 3:49 a.m. ET (07:49 UTC). 👩🚀 This mission will bring three astronauts and one cosmonaut to the International Space Station for around a six-month stay,…
Key Points 💼 Former Tesla executive Colin Campbell joins battery recycling startup Redwood Materials as Chief Technology Officer. ♻️ Redwood Materials, founded by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, focuses on creating a circular battery supply chain through recycling materials for new battery production. 🚗 Campbell expresses excitement to work on broad EV and clean energy adoption…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Model Y is currently the fastest-selling used electric vehicle in the United States, according to a study by iSeeCars.com. ⏱️ The study analyzed over 228,000 new and used car sales, revealing that used vehicles are taking longer to sell on average. ⚡ The average time it takes to sell a used…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is establishing a presence in Kyle, Texas, by leasing warehouses in Alliance Industrial Park. 🏭 The Alliance Industrial Park in Kyle spans over 1 million sq. ft and Tesla plans to lease three out of five buildings. 🏢 The purpose of Tesla’s presence in these warehouses is yet unknown, but they…
Key Points 😷 Ultium Cells LLC’s battery plant in Ohio, owned by GM, is being investigated by federal regulators after a chemical spill incident. 🕵️♂️ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking into the incident and the plant’s response, including potential risks to employees. 🧪 The spill involved n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), a chemical used in…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Cybertruck seen on Fremont Factory’s test track after leaving Giga Texas for initial deliveries preparation. 🏭 Unloaded Cybertrucks are undergoing testing by engineers after being transported on haulers to various locations. 📹 Drone footage captured Cybertruck zipping around the test track for battery endurance tests. 🛣️ Some Cybertrucks transported for crash…
Key Points 😃 Tesla ties with Lexus in luxury vehicle customer satisfaction, per a new study. 🏆 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) ranks Tesla and Lexus at the top among luxury automakers. 📊 ACSI’s 2023 study shows Tesla and Lexus both scoring 83 out of 100 for customer satisfaction. 🚗 Younger buyers emphasize technology in…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla and Elon Musk have tried to help other car companies transition to EVs. 🔄 Many efforts to help other car companies have gone unanswered. 🧩 Tesla has offered open-sourced patents and advantages to rival car companies. 🗣️ Musk mentioned that some companies understand the need for change but are slow in…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla is benchmarking cars in India, indicating potential market entry. 🇮🇳 Discussions between Tesla and India have been ongoing for years, with recent developments suggesting progress. 🏭 Testing of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles observed in India, potentially signaling serious interest in market entry. 💼 Intensified talks this year suggest Tesla…