Tesla Hits Milestone: 3 Millionth Car Rolls Off Production Line at Fremont and Nevada Gigafactories
May 19, 2024 – Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, announced a significant milestone yesterday afternoon via its X platform account. The company revealed that it had manufactured its three millionth car, marking a remarkable achievement in the automotive industry. Accompanying the announcement were a pair of photographs showcasing the landmark vehicle, a sleek deep blue…
Ford CEO Hints at Four-Door Mustang Variant in Brand Expansion Plan
May 17, 2024 – Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, recently attended the Goodwood Membership Meeting, where he emphasized that the Mustang is the world’s best-selling two-door sports car with a devoted global following. Farley stressed that any Mustang variant must embody the “performance and attitude” synonymous with the iconic brand, as a way to honor…
Tesla’s Berlin Factory Expansion Approved Amidst Ongoing Protests
May 17, 2024 – Despite protests from community members, Tesla has secured approval from the local council for the expansion of its Superfactory in Berlin, Germany. The company had previously submitted plans to double the plant’s production capacity, aiming to produce 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of batteries and one million cars annually, with the intention…
TSMC’s 3nm N3P Node Scheduled for Mass Production in the Second Half of 2024
May 17, 2024 – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently held a technology symposium announcing that its 3nm process node is on track, with the N3P node set to enter mass production in the second half of 2024. The N3P, which is based on the N3E process node, promises further improvements in energy efficiency and…
Apple Gearing Up for iPhone 16 Production Next Month: Report
May 17, 2024 – According to a new report released today by analyst Ross Young, Apple is expected to commence production of display panels for the iPhone 16 series in June. This aligns with the production schedule followed for the previous iPhone 15, indicating that the iPhone 16 will continue to adhere to Apple’s longstanding…
Samsung Tops Apple in Smartphone Shipments: 3 Billion Units Sold in 10 Years
May 17, 2024 – Over the past decade from 2014 to 2024, Samsung has emerged as the clear leader in smartphone shipments, with nearly 3 billion units shipped, according to data from the investment analysis platform AltIndex, which is based on figures released by IDC. This impressive tally puts Samsung ahead of Apple by a…
Baidu Explores ‘Possible’ Coop with Tesla for Robotaxi Services
May 16, 2024 – According to a report by Shanghai Securities News, Xu Baoqiang, General Manager of Baidu’s Autonomous Driving Technology Department, stated today that Baidu will consider possible cooperation opportunities with Tesla based on the specific application mode and the pace of entering the Chinese market of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi (shared taxi) service. Elon…
Tesla Pushes for Shareholder Approval of Musk’s Lucrative Compensation Package and Texas Relocation
May 16, 2024 – Tesla is actively lobbying its shareholders to approve two key proposals at the upcoming annual general meeting. The first proposal seeks approval for CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation package worth $56 billion (currently valued at approximately 405.44 billion Chinese yuan), while the second proposal aims to relocate Tesla’s incorporation from Delaware…
Mercedes-Benz to Forge Ahead with Pure Electric Vehicle Platforms
May 16, 2024 – Amidst recent rumors suggesting a reduction in investment towards electric vehicle (EV) platform research and development, as well as the abandonment of the planned MB.EA Large architecture, Mercedes-Benz has responded to Dongchedi, reassuring its commitment to electric transformation. The automaker stated, “Mercedes-Benz will not stop developing new pure electric vehicle architecture…
Apple Executives Declare: ‘Tablets Are Mediocre, But iPads Stand Alone
May 16, 2024 – This week, 《Fast Company》 featured an insightful interview with Apple’s senior vice presidents, John Ternus and Greg Joswiak (affectionately known as “Joz”), delving into Apple’s vision for the iPad, the introduction of the M4 chip, AI advancements, and what truly makes an iPad “pro”. One of the most striking comments came…