Tesla
Tesla’s FSD Accident in the US Impacts Approval Process in China, Insider Reveals
August 21, 2024 – Tesla is facing challenges in the Chinese market, where its most advanced driver assistance features have encountered difficulties in gaining approval, putting the company at a slight disadvantage compared to local electric vehicle manufacturers. These domestic producers have already begun selling vehicles capable of autonomous navigation on city streets. China represents…
Tesla Gigafactory Expansion Hits Snag: Chemical Weapons Discovered, Cleanup Operation Planned
August 20, 2024 – The city of Grünheide, located in the German state of Brandenburg, has announced the discovery of chemical weapons in the expansion area planned for Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory. The local government has scheduled a cleanup operation from August 19th to 22nd. According to the mayor of Grünheide, Arne Christiani, the chemical weapons…
Elon Musk Statue Makes Surprise Appearance in Texas, Transported by Tesla Cybertruck
August 19, 2024 – Last weekend, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in Texas towing a trailer carrying a statue of Elon Musk. The specific purpose of the statue remains unclear at this time. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared a video recorded by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The video featured the…
Tesla Cybertruck’s New Avatar: Armored Version Resists 14.5mm Bullets
August 17, 2024 – According to a recent report by Electrek, a collaboration between Tesla tuning house Unplugged Performance and defense company Archimedes Defense has resulted in a new line of Cybertruck-based “armored vehicles” aimed at both military, government, and civilian users. Dubbed “STING,” this series is tailored for individuals who demand the highest standards…
Tesla Suspension Faults Investigated: US Agency Suggests Broader Repairs
August 15, 2024 – The Defect Investigations Office of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently concluded its four-year probe into suspension failures in certain Tesla vehicles. This issue, known as the “whompy wheel” problem among Tesla owners, involved hundreds of reported front suspension malfunctions specifically affecting Model S sedans and Model X…
Ex-Twitter Employee Wins $600,000 After Musk’s Layoff Email Ruled Illegal
August 14, 2024 – The Irish labor regulatory body has ruled on Monday that the email sent by Elon Musk to Twitter employees after his acquisition of the company in 2022, demanding they “click to agree” to retain their jobs within 24 hours or be considered as having voluntarily resigned, was illegal. According to the…
Tesla Cybertruck Undergoes Major Revisions: Price Hikes and Entry-Level Model Disappearance
August 13, 2024 – Tesla’s highly anticipated electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, has undergone significant revisions, with the company officially removing the entry-level rear-wheel-drive variant scheduled for 2025 delivery and priced at $60,990 from its configurator. This move signals a strategic shift in the product lineup, leaving customers with revised options that reflect a new…
DOE Reveals: Electric Vehicle Battery Costs Have Dropped 90% Over the Past 15 Years
August 13, 2024 – Groundbreaking research conducted by the Vehicle Technologies Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a staggering 90% reduction in the cost of electric vehicle (EV) batteries between 2008 and 2023, bolstering automakers’ efforts to bridge the price gap between EVs and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The dimensions,…
Hybrid Cars Emit 2-5 Times More Greenhouse Gases Than Pure Electric Vehicles Over Their Lifecycle
August 12, 2024 – A new study conducted by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has revealed that pure electric vehicles (EVs) significantly outperform other vehicle types in terms of emissions over their entire lifecycle, particularly when charged using renewable energy. The environmental impact is remarkably evident for the average 2024 model year vehicles…
Tesla’s Los Angeles Restaurant Takes on a Steel Exterior, Drawing Inspiration from the Cybertruck
August 12, 2024 – Tesla’s ambitious project, which integrates a supercharger station, a restaurant, and an open-air cinema, has recently made significant progress. The restaurant building, whose exterior walls have been completed in a steel finish reminiscent of the company’s Cybertruck, marks a notable milestone in the development. As reported by the YouTube channel 247Tesla,…