Tesla Cybertruck is getting some pushback in Europe as several safety campaigners are attempting to have the vehicle banned from the continent due to safety concerns related to the pickup’s design. The issue only brings forth the importance of Tesla developing what it has recognized as an “international” version of Read more
SpaceX has given a new potential date for Starship’s fifth test flight, and it’s sooner than you’d think. SpaceX has been ready to launch Starship for its fifth Integrated Flight Test (IFT-5) since early August. Issues with gaining a license with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have delayed the test Read more
Ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event on Thursday, one firm has released data suggesting that early consumer experience with driverless ride-hailing platforms has generally been positive. On Tuesday, J.D. Power shared the results of its 2024 U.S. Robotaxi Experience study, which found that, on average, consumers ranked driverless ride-hailing experiences Read more
Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep’s multinational parent company Stellantis has filed several lawsuits against the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union, after the organization has been threatening to strike against the automaker over claims that contract promises have not been upheld. Stellantis filed an initial lawsuit against the UAW and Local 230 Read more
Tesla’s upcoming drive-in, diner, and Supercharger site in Hollywood is coming together quite nicely, with the latest footage showing that crews have poured concrete across much of the customer parking lot, started installing the actual posts for initial Superchargers, and more. In drone footage shared by 247Tesla on Tuesday, we Read more
Tesla has started sending out tickets for its Robotaxi unveiling event, set to be held this week at a studio space in Southern California. On Tuesday, Tesla sent Teslarati and others ticket download emails for the “We, Robot” event on Thursday. In the email, Tesla gives participants the option to Read more
On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Uber will launch an AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-40. Through the collaboration, Uber aims to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). During the GO-GET Zero 2024 event in London on October 8, Uber shared that its EV fleet has grown to include Read more
It appears that Tesla China’s new vehicle registrations reached a new high during the final week of the third quarter. During the week of September 23-29, 2024, Tesla China reportedly saw 22,600 vehicle registrations, its highest to date. Tesla China does not report its weekly domestic sales figures, though a Read more
A recent report from Germany has emerged stating that Tesla Giga Berlin had produced its 400,000th vehicle at the end of September. The milestone was achieved two and a half years after the facility started its Model Y production. Citing internal chat messages from Tesla Germany on September 25, Handelsblatt Read more
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted permission for SpaceX and T-Mobile to operate Starlink Direct-to-Cellular (aka Starlink Cellular) over areas in Hurricane Milton’s projected path. SpaceX and T-Mobile asked for a second Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC to extend Starlink Cellular’s services over areas that could be Read more