Key Takeaways Elon Musk teased a Tesla vehicle “way cooler than a minivan” in response to fan demands for larger family cars, especially post-Model X sunset. Fan on X proposed a 3-row SUV with individual doors per seat to spark a “baby boom”; Musk replied “Noted,” hinting at approval. Speculation ruled out Roadster, Robovan, CyberSUV,…
Key Takeaways Folding V4 Superchargers allow 33% more units per delivery truck. Deployment time reduced by 50%, speeding up installations. Overall installation costs cut by about 20%. Design folds for transit and unfolds on-site, easing logistics bottlenecks. Gigafactory New York ends V3 production after 15,000 units, fully shifting to V4. V4 cabinets: 500 kW/stall for…
Key Takeaways The Boring Company secured a key easement from the Music City Center on March 24, 2026, following approvals from the Airport Authority (Feb 18) and TDOT/FHWA (Feb 25). This clears the way for a 10-mile underground tunnel from downtown Nashville to BNA airport, with potential midtown extensions. Nashville chosen due to rapid population…
Key Takeaways The Model Y measures 188 inches long, 75.6 inches wide, 64 inches tall with a 113.8-inch wheelbase; Cybercab is ~175 inches long, 63 inches wide, and lower. Cybercab’s compact size aids urban maneuvering and parking compared to the taller, bulkier Model Y crossover. Model Y is family-oriented SUV with conventional doors, hood, glass…
” Key TakeawaysElon Musk announces Tesla is developing a new vehicle “way cooler than a minivan.”Targets larger family needs as Model X phases out and fans demand a family hauler.Musk posts on X that Cybertruck fits three child seats via isofix attachments, deflecting minivan rumors.Tesla’s Robovan, unveiled at 2024 “We, Robot” event, as a potential…
Key Takeaways Tesla posting over 100 Optimus job openings across U.S. facilities, shifting from demo to mass manufacturing. Roles span robotics software, manufacturing engineers, AI for world modeling, and data pipelines for production lines. Targeting 1 million Optimus units annually, with Version 3 prototype in early 2026 and production start by end of 2026. Repurposing…
Key Takeaways Drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer spotted a mysterious large, blue plastic-wrapped vehicle body in a wooden crate at Giga Texas on March 23, 2026. The vehicle resembles the China-built Model Y L, an extended-wheelbase variant not yet available in the U.S. market. Side-by-side comparisons reveal longer rear door over wheel arch, full rear glass…
Key Takeaways Tesla Cybertruck earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest honor, as the only U.S. pickup truck to achieve it. It also secured the only NHTSA Five-Star Safety rating among pickups, topping marks from both agencies. Achieved “Good” ratings in all IIHS crashworthiness categories (small overlap front, updated side, moderate overlap front)…
Key Takeaways The Boring Company selects three winners for free Loop tunnels: NOLA Loop in New Orleans, Ravens Loop in Baltimore, and University Hills Loop in Dallas. Expands commitment from one promised winner to three out of 487 submissions, funding construction if feasible. Fully funds rigorous diligence phase including meetings, borings, and utility checks at…
Key Takeaways BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second straight month in February 2026, with 17,954 registrations vs. Tesla’s 17,664. BYD surged 162% YoY in broader Europe, while Tesla grew only 11.8% from a weak base due to prior factory shutdowns for Model Y Juniper. Year-to-date, BYD leads Tesla by over 10,000 units (36,069…