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Tesla Introduces New MID-Certified Wall Connector for Business Vehicle Charging Tesla has unveiled a specialized version of its renowned Wall Connector in the Netherlands, addressing a key issue in the EV market – charging company vehicles at home.Priced at €570 ($672 USD), the new charger closely resembles the standard model but includes a crucial component: a MID-certified meter.Targeting employers, this innovative feature allows for accurate tracking and reimbursement of employees’ home charging expenses for company-provided Teslas. Previously, the reimbursement process was manual, requiring employees to submit charging records.Solving Reimbursement ChallengesIn many European countries, company cars are a common employment benefit.…
Elon Musk is rallying Tesla shareholders to participate in the upcoming annual meeting, stressing the significance of the vote not only for the electric car manufacturer but potentially for the global landscape. “This shareholder vote holds the key to Tesla’s future and could have far-reaching implications for the world,” Musk emphasized in a tweet on X, underscoring the importance of the proposals set to be decided upon during the meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025. A Decisive Turning Point Describing itself as being at “a critical inflection point,” Tesla sent out a message from its official account, urging shareholders to…
China’s Electric Vehicle (EV) market is facing a crisis as the country is producing more EVs than it can sell. This oversupply has led to cars piling up at dealerships, prices being slashed, and a broken system that is unsustainable in the long run. Despite the growing popularity of EVs in China and abroad, the demand is not enough to absorb the massive number of cars being produced. As a result, some local manufacturers are struggling to sell their inventory and resorting to desperate measures like selling “zero-mile used cars” to foreign markets or letting new cars sit in mass…
Image: Tesla Tesla’s head of Optimus AI, Ashish Kumar, has announced his departure from the company to join Meta as a research scientist. Kumar, who joined Tesla in July 2023, spent just over two years leading AI development efforts for the humanoid robot program before making the move. “Decided to leave Tesla. It’s been an incredible ride leading the Optimus AI team,” Kumar wrote in a Thursday post on X. “We went all-in on scalable methods — swapping the classical stack with reinforcement learning & scaling dexterity by learning from videos. AI is the most significant bit to unlock humanoids.”…
Rivian has introduced a new and improved powered tonneau cover for its R1T electric truck, marking the third iteration of the troubled automated bed cover. The previous versions faced significant issues, with the first version encountering problems shortly after its release and the second version being quickly discontinued. The latest version of the powered tonneau cover is now available for purchase on Rivian’s Gear Shop website for $3,300, including installation. This new variant has been long-awaited, as the initial version launched in 2022 with the first batch of R1T trucks experienced various issues. Customers like Zack Nelson, known as JerryRigEverything…
Russia is ramping up efforts to create its own satellite internet service to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink, as reported by Reuters. Dmitry Bakanov, the new head of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, stated that the country is leaving behind outdated thinking that allowed Elon Musk’s company to dominate low Earth orbit connectivity. Bakanov mentioned in an interview with Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov that several test vehicles in orbit have been inspected and production ones have been modified accordingly. He emphasized that progress is being made rapidly in this direction. The project is being developed by Bureau 1440, a Russian aerospace…
One of the key features of Pleos Connect will be in-car apps. These apps will allow users to customize their driving experience by adding features and functionality that suit their preferences. This level of customization is a step in the right direction for Hyundai, as it will bring them closer to the software supremacy of companies like Tesla, Rivian, and the Chinese automakers. Furthermore, Pleos Connect will also feature AI integration, which will enhance the overall user experience by providing personalized recommendations and predictive capabilities. This will make the driving experience more intuitive and convenient for users, setting Hyundai apart…
SpaceX is gearing up for an expansion of its Starship operations on Florida’s Space Coast with plans to build new launch pads at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, including at Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37). In order to support the massive propellant requirements of Starship, the company is also working on constructing on-site air separation and methane liquefaction facilities to ensure that launches do not strain supplies used by other operators. According to a recent update from SpaceX, the company is making significant investments to generate its own propellant by building air separation units and methane liquefaction facilities directly…
Tesla owners in the Greater Toronto Area now have another high-speed charging option with the opening of a new Supercharger in Milton, Ontario. This new Supercharger provides much-needed charging capacity along the busy Highway 401 corridor, making it easier for Tesla drivers to travel in and out of the city. The new Supercharger is located in a convenient location in Milton, making it ideal for those traveling between Toronto and other parts of Ontario. With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, having more charging options like this one is crucial to ensure that drivers have a seamless and stress-free experience…
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX, recently shared his ambitious plans for establishing a self-sustaining human settlement on Mars within the next 25-30 years. This grand vision hinges on the need for a significant increase in launch capacity over the coming decades, with Musk emphasizing the crucial role of SpaceX’s Starship in making interplanetary colonization a reality. During the All-In Summit, Musk outlined the key goals for a future Mars settlement, highlighting the importance of creating a self-sufficient colony capable of supporting all the essential elements of civilization. From food production to microchip manufacturing, Musk envisions a thriving city…