Quick look at Tesla Shanghai Megafactory A first look at Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory has been posted by local Chinese media. The short video highlighted the idea that the facility is pretty much complete and is ready to start Megapack production in the first quarter of 2025. The video: The video, which was shared on X,…
Tesla rolls out Blind Spot Warning While Parked in China Tesla has announced that one of its new safety features — Blind Spot Warning While Parked — has been launched in China. With the feature in place, Tesla vehicles will be even safer. Blind Spot Warning While Parked explained Tesla initially rolled out Blind Spot…
Starlink receives license to use radio frequencies in France Starlink recently received a license to use radio frequencies in France by Arcep (the French Electronic Communications, Postal, and Press Distribution Authority). In a press release published before Christmas, Arcep amended the frequency license it awarded to Starlink Internet Services Limited. “In light of the contributions…
Tesla Giga Berlin plant manager still optimistic despite Germany’s EV market Despite a downturn in Germany’s electric vehicle market, the leadership of Tesla’s Giga Berlin is still maintaining a positive outlook. This was highlighted by plant manager André Thierig, who stated to the German Press Agency that Giga Berlin serves 37 markets, predominantly in Europe,…
Hertz is selling its Tesla car rentals: Worth the Buy? Hertz is selling its Tesla car rentals at relatively cheap prices, making people wonder if they’re worth buying. In the r/HertzRentals subreddit, a Redditor posted an invitation from Hertz to purchase a 2023 Tesla Model 3 rental. The invite stated: “Enjoying your rental? Take it…
Waymo leads robotaxi industry, at least for now In 2024, Alphabet-owned Waymo emerged as the clear front-runner in the U.S. robotaxi industry. Waymo has so far completed 4 million paid autonomous trips, more than triple the number from the previous year. The company is currently offering its robotaxi service in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los…
SpaceX’s Starlink investment in Vietnam gains support SpaceX’s $1.5 billion Starlink investment in Vietnam appears closer to receiving approval. Vietnamese leaders have reportedly shown support for SpaceX’s Starlink investment plans. In September, SpaceX’s Senior Vice President for Global Business and Government Affairs, Tim Hughes, proposed a $1.5 billion investment plan for Starlink to Vietnamese President…
Elon Musk named as Innovation Newsmaker of the Year Elon Musk has been named by the Epoch Times as its Innovation Newsmaker of the Year for 2024. In a post explaining its award, the publication noted that the Tesla and SpaceX CEO simply dominated the innovation landscape this year. This year’s awards were determined following…
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Tesla signs battery storage deal with factory in Malaysia [Rumor] In China rumors have swirled that Tesla signed a battery agreement with Chinese lithium cell manufacturer EVE Energy for supplies from its upcoming factory in Malaysia. Tesla has reportedly contracted EVE Energy to supply energy storage batteries from its new factory in Malaysia, which is still…