Tesla Semi spotted with apparent LiDAR rooftop rig It appears that Tesla may be doing some initial work in the development of the Tesla Semi’s driver assist systems. This was hinted at in a recent sighting of the Class 8 all electric truck near Gigafactory Nevada that involved a Tesla Semi with an extensive sensor…
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Ford CEO Jim Farley calls on the United States to rally behind EVs
Ford CEO Jim Farley calls on the United States to rally behind EVs Electric vehicles may be mainstream today, but they are still polarizing for many, particularly “petrol heads” who love the internal combustion engine. As per Ford CEO Jim Farley in a recent post on social media, however, even “car guys” such as himself…
SpaceX valued at $210B, becomes most valuable aerospace company
SpaceX valued at $210B, becomes most valuable aerospace company It appears that Elon Musk now leads the world’s most valuable carmaker and the world’s most valuable aerospace company. While not publicly traded, recent reports have suggested that SpaceX is now valued at $210 billion, making it the world’s most valuable aerospace company. A recent report…
LG Energy Solution prioritizes 46-series battery production in Arizona
LG Energy Solution prioritizes 46-series battery production in Arizona LG Energy Solution (LGES) is prioritizing 46-series battery cell production in its new $5.5 billion plant in Arizona. The battery supplier has temporarily paused construction of its energy storage system (ESS) battery production at the facility to focus on its assembly of 46-series cylindrical cells. LG…
Panasonic applies lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada to new Kansas facility
Panasonic applies lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada to new Kansas facility Panasonic Energy is applying lessons from Tesla Giga Nevada to is upcoming battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. Panasonic Energy believes its new factory in Kansas will be the largest battery manufacturing plant in the world. “We’re very excited by the backup that we…
Next Elon Musk pay package hearing won’t consider TSLA shareholder vote
Next Elon Musk pay package hearing won’t consider TSLA shareholder vote The next hearing on Elon Musk’s pay package is on July 8, 2024, and it will not consider the TSLA shareholder vote supporting the 2018 pay package. Tesla shareholders voted on reapproving Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package during the Annual Stockholder Meeting earlier this…
Which Teslas Qualify For The EV Tax Credit In 2024?
The Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Model X are all eligible for a $7,500 federal rebate. But you have to pick the right one.
Xpeng executive names unlikely challenge for Tesla FSD in China
Xpeng executive names unlikely challenge for Tesla FSD in China An Xpeng executive has a good idea of what might be Tesla’s biggest challenge for the rollout of its Full Self-Driving suite in China, and it might not be what you’d expect. Tesla is working toward rolling out its Full Self-Driving suite in China after…
Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar perform terribly in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar perform terribly in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Tesla, Rivian, and Polestar performed terribly in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for 2024. Tesla and Rivian outpaced all automakers surveyed except for one, while Polestar’s score was the worst of all brands considered for this year’s report. J.D. Power said in its…
Tesla Giga Berlin property had WW2 bomb, will be detonated nearby
Tesla Giga Berlin property had WW2 bomb, will be detonated nearby Tesla’s factory in Germany, known as Giga Berlin, had a bomb from World War 2 near its property, which will be detonated nearby in a “controlled manner.” Authorities found a 250-kilogram bomb in the forest next to Tesla’s factory, which was identified as an…