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Elon Musk to Speak at Israel’s Smart Transportation Conference in March 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently announced that entrepreneur Elon Musk has accepted an invitation to participate in the country’s Smart Transportation Conference in March 2026. The news was shared by Netanyahu on social media platform X. A Call and an Invitation In a post on X, Netanyahu shared that he had a joint conference call with Musk, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, and Erez Askal, the head of the National AI Headquarters. During the call, Musk agreed to participate in the Smart Transportation Conference and discussed initiatives…

2025 was a monumental year for Tesla, as the company achieved numerous milestones across various aspects of its business. In a recap video shared on X, Tesla hinted that “the best is yet to come,” reflecting on achievements in software, vehicles, autonomy, robotics, charging infrastructure, and even the launch of Tesla Diner. One of the standout moments of the year was the release of Full Self-Driving version 14, with Tesla continuously refining the system through iterative updates. Recent enhancements, such as the ability to text and drive under specific conditions, demonstrate Tesla’s commitment to advancing autonomy and making driving feel…

A Tesla supplier has recently taken a substantial hit, as it has had to write down nearly 99% of its supply contract with the electric vehicle giant. Originally, the contract was meant to supply components for Tesla’s highly anticipated 4680 battery. However, as the Cybertruck failed to meet sales expectations, the supplier saw its projected revenue of $2.9 billion for 2023 dwindle down to a mere $6,800 by the time the contract concluded. The South Korean supplier, L&F Co., was responsible for providing Tesla with a high-nickel cathode, specifically designed for the 4680 cell that Tesla had developed for use…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology has taken a significant step forward with a recent real-world achievement that is turning heads. A Tesla owner, David Moss, has successfully driven over 10,000 consecutive miles using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) without a single intervention. This remarkable feat doubles a milestone he achieved just weeks prior. Moss shared that his 2025 Model 3 Premium (formerly Long Range) RWD has surpassed the 10,000-mile mark of “non-rounded up actual true 100% intervention-free” driving using FSD 14.2. This accomplishment spans more than a month of daily use across 24 U.S. states, with the car autonomously handling everything from highway…

China’s electric vehicle (EV) exports have seen a remarkable surge in November, with a staggering growth rate of 87%. The data shared by the Chinese government and reported by Bloomberg indicates that nearly 200,000 EVs were exported in November alone, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This trend has been consistent throughout 2025, with almost 2 million EVs being exported from China in the first 11 months of the year. The largest market for Chinese EV exports continues to be Asia, with almost 1 million EVs being shipped to various countries across the continent. However, other regions are…

Tesla’s ongoing dispute with Germany’s largest industrial union has once again come to the forefront, with tensions escalating at Gigafactory Berlin. Management at the plant is standing firm on key issues such as wages, working hours, and the overall direction of the factory. According to reports from German outlet rbb24, Tesla is adamantly refusing to entertain the idea of a collective bargaining agreement at its Grünheide facility, despite continued pressure from IG Metall. The main point of contention revolves around working hours, with Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig making it clear that reducing the workweek to 35 hours, a…

The autonomous taxi industry is growing rapidly, with more companies entering the market to offer self-driving taxi services. However, one industry veteran, Waymo, is facing an unexpected challenge – improperly closed doors. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, operates a fleet of Jaguar I-Pace EVs for its public rides. These vehicles have traditional doors that require manual closing by a human. For safety reasons, if a door is not closed all the way, the Waymo robotaxi will not move, causing potential traffic disruptions. In a recent incident in San Francisco, a power outage led to Waymo robotaxis being stuck at intersections without…

Grok Emerges as Top Choice for Workplace AI Chatbots A recent study conducted in December 2025 by Relum, a casino games aggregator, has identified Elon Musk’s Grok as one of the most reliable AI chatbots for workplace use. The study revealed that Grok boasts an impressively low hallucination rate of just 8%, outperforming other major models in the market. Among the 10 chatbots tested, Grok’s performance stood out with its factual prowess despite its lower market visibility. In comparison, market leaders like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini recorded significantly higher hallucination rates of 35% and 38% respectively, highlighting Grok’s accuracy and…

Tesla’s Cybertruck program is causing a ripple effect throughout its supply chain, with one key battery materials supplier drastically reducing a previously massive agreement. According to a report from GuruFocus, South Korean battery materials firm L&F has slashed the value of a long-term supply contract tied to Tesla by roughly 99%, following delays and shifting expectations around the Cybertruck. Initially announced in February 2023, the contract was valued at 3.83 trillion won (approximately $2.67 billion USD). However, it has now been revised down to just 9.73 million won, or roughly $6,800 USD. The agreement was for high-nickel cathode materials expected…

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity in China, the need for range extenders is diminishing. Recent data suggests that buyers are increasingly opting for pure battery-powered EVs over extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). This shift in consumer preference indicates a growing trend away from vehicles with onboard gas generators. One of the key factors driving this change is the rapid expansion of China’s public charging network. In the last year alone, the country has significantly increased the number of charging stations, making EV ownership more convenient and accessible. With chargers becoming faster and more powerful, EV drivers can now…