Tesla
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,…
Solving Tesla’s Steering Wheel Challenge: Norwegian Academy’s Wireless Turn Signal Upgrade
August 29, 2024 – Despite Tesla’s electric vehicles garnering widespread acclaim, certain aspects of their cutting-edge design have drawn criticism, notably the integration of turn signal controls within the steering wheel. However, a recent innovation by a Norwegian driving school has elegantly addressed this issue, yielding remarkable results. Elite Trafikkskole AS, a prestigious driving academy…
Elon Musk’s AI Venture xAI Accused of Illegally Polluting Memphis Air with Gas Turbines
August 29, 2024 – Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has found itself at the center of controversy amidst criticisms levied by environmental and health advocates. The root of the issue lies in the company’s alleged operation of gas turbines within its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, without acquiring the necessary permits, subsequently contributing to air…