Tesla
Tesla’s Stock Tumbles 8% After ‘Historic’ Announcement; Market Cap Drops by $67 Billion
October 12, 2024 – In the local markets on October 11, Tesla’s shares plunged by 8.78%, closing at 217.8,whichresultedinamarketcapitalizationof695.79 billion. This significant drop wiped out $67 billion from the company’s valuation overnight. The preceding day, on October 10, Tesla unveiled its autonomous taxi and autonomous van models. However, due to the scarcity of detailed information,…
Priced at $132K, First Police Tesla Cybertruck Hits the Road: Taxpayers Protest
October 11, 2024 – The inaugural police Tesla Cybertruck has hit the streets of Irvine, California, sparking controversy among taxpayers due to its hefty price tag of $132,000. This unique Cybertruck boasts customized police graphics, emergency lighting, and a bespoke interior tailored for its new role, with components crafted by Unplugged Performance and Whelen Engineering….
Tesla’s NACS Wins First Support in Japan, Sony Honda Mobility to Adopt
September 29, 2024 – The North American Charging Standard (NACS) of Tesla has been expanding its influence not only in the US market but also gaining support in Japan. On September 27th, Sony Honda Mobility announced that its upcoming electric vehicle, “AFEELA,” will support the NACS charging standard. With this announcement, Sony Honda Mobility becomes…
Tesla Faces High Sick Leave Rates in Germany, Prompting Musk’s Personal Investigation
September 29, 2024 – Tesla’s sole European car manufacturing plant in Grünheide, Brandenburg, has caught the attention of CEO Elon Musk due to its high absentee rate. According to a report by Handelsblatt, the sick leave rate among employees at the Tesla factory climbed to 17% in August, which is more than three times the…
Tesla Makes Progress: 3,000 Trees Felled Under Police Escort in Berlin
September 26, 2024 – Tesla’s expansion plans for its Berlin factory are facing strong opposition from environmental organizations. Local residents and environmental activists are concerned that the expansion will damage the local forest ecology and have a negative impact on the environment. Earlier this year, residents of Grunheide, where the Tesla Berlin factory is located,…
Kia Embraces Tesla’s Charging Technology, Enabling EVs to Use Supercharger Stations
September 25, 2024 – Korean automaker Kia has announced that, starting from January 15th next year, its electric vehicles will gain access to over 16,500 Tesla Supercharger stations across the United States. Customers purchasing the EV9 or EV6 after September 4th, 2024, will receive a complimentary NACS adapter from Kia. However, all existing owners will…
Tesla’s Supercharger Network Expansion Hits a Snag, New Ports Down 28% YoY
September 23, 2024 – In recent months, the expansion of Tesla’s Supercharger network has experienced a slowdown. According to a report by IT Home in April this year, the company’s massive layoffs had depleted the team responsible for installing new electric vehicle charging stations. Despite Tesla’s efforts to rebuild the team, including rehiring some previously…
Tesla’s Alleged Robotaxi Spotted in Disguise in Los Angeles: A Two-Door, Two-Seater Design
September 14, 2024 – Tesla is gearing up for a grand event on October 10th at the Warner Bros. film studio in the Los Angeles area, where it plans to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi, an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has declared this day as the most significant for the…
Tesla’s Wireless Charging Vision Comes to Light with Four Newly Revealed Patents
September 09, 2024 – The United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently revealed four patents held by Tesla, which are related to wireless charging technology for vehicles. These patents suggest that Tesla cars may soon be capable of wireless charging, utilizing methods such as magnetic resonance. Historically, Tesla had shown little interest in incorporating…
Norway Hits New Milestone: Electric Vehicles Account for 94% of Car Sales in August
September 04, 2024 – Norway, a leading producer of oil and gas, has set a new world record in electric vehicle (EV) sales. In August, EVs accounted for a staggering 94% of all car sales in the country, as reported by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) on Monday. Among the 11,114 cars sold in August,…