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Tesla Cybertruck defies critics, earns 5-star safety rating from NHTSA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the Tesla Cybertruck a 5-star Overall Safety Rating. This rating applies to both the 2024 and 2025 Cybertruck, and includes both variants, and comes after critics… After facing skepticism and criticism from industry experts and competitors, Tesla’s Cybertruck has proven its safety credentials by receiving the highest safety rating from the NHTSA. The 5-star Overall Safety Rating is a testament to the innovative design and advanced safety features of the electric pickup truck. The NHTSA conducts rigorous crash tests to evaluate…

Tesla’s first ‘public’ Semi charging station planned for Los Angeles Tesla is gearing up to launch its first “public” Megacharger station for its Semi trucks. According to recent permit filings, the station will be situated at 19300 S Hamilton Ave in Carson, California, near the intersection of the 405 and 110 freeways. The location of this charging station is strategic, as it is positioned conveniently near major transportation routes, allowing Tesla Semi drivers to easily recharge their electric trucks during long-haul trips. This initiative is a significant step forward in Tesla’s efforts to expand its electric vehicle infrastructure and support…

U.S. EV market share might remain steady in comparison to 2024, but market growth indicates a 3% increase in EV sales EV sales saw a 58% increase excluding direct sales from Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and others California EV sales stayed relatively flat in 2024, but non-Tesla EV sales rose by 21% Policy uncertainties include EV tax credit, tariffs, emissions regulations, and charging infrastructure Is the U.S. EV market still on an upward trajectory? Yes, but there are several factors at play, including the decline in Tesla sales, the growing popularity of mainstream EV models, and potential changes under a Trump…

Renault’s Innovative Solution for Electric Vehicle Fire Safety Renault, a leading French automaker, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking technology aimed at enhancing safety measures for electric vehicles (EVs). The new system, known as the “Fireman Access,” is designed to mitigate the risk of fires in EVs and facilitate quicker and more efficient extinguishing of flames by first responders. While EV fires are statistically less common than those in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, they present unique challenges due to the nature of lithium-ion battery fires. In the rare instances when EV batteries do catch fire, containing and extinguishing the flames…

However, there is still hope for the NEVI program. Despite its initial setbacks, the groundwork has been laid for a successful rollout of electric vehicle charging stations across the country. With the infrastructure in place and companies familiar with the process, the pace of deployment is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Local economies stand to benefit from the increased tourism and spending by EV drivers, and the program could help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the communities where the charging stations are located. The requirements for real-time availability and pricing information will also ensure transparency…

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has recently unveiled Grok 3, a groundbreaking AI model that has taken the tech world by storm. Grok 3 has set a new standard in the LM Arena, an AI ranking system, by scoring over 1400 points, making it the top-rated AI model currently available. The model was trained using xAI’s Colossus supercomputer, equipped with over 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs, providing a significant boost in compute power compared to its predecessor, Grok 2. This enhanced computational resource has enabled Grok 3 to process large datasets more efficiently, leading to reduced training times and improved accuracy.…

BMW’s Heart of Joy control unit BMW’s own Heart of Joy control unit will debut in upcoming Neue Klasse EVs It consolidates multiple separate control units into a single, integrated one Promised benefits include quicker and more precise vehicle control, plus efficiency gains BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles, set to start arriving later this year, will benefit from a new drivetrain and chassis management system that consolidates multiple control units into a single, advanced unit. This replaces the separate control units that current vehicles rely on. BMW calls this system the Heart of Joy, and on Sunday,…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has recently unveiled its latest and most powerful iteration of the Large Language Model (LLM) called Grok-3. The announcement of Grok-3 was made during a livestream on the social media platform X. Grok-3 is a significant advancement over its predecessor, Grok-2, as stated by Elon Musk himself during xAI’s livestream. The new LLM is a product of xAI’s Colossus supercluster, which boasts an impressive 200,000 GPUs, making it the world’s largest fully connected H100 supercluster of its kind. What sets xAI apart is its remarkable speed in scaling up its infrastructure, doubling the size…

China is playing a strategic game with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software approval as a potential bargaining chip in the escalating trade war with the U.S. The approval of Tesla’s FSD software in China has been delayed indefinitely, with reports suggesting that it could be used as leverage in trade negotiations. This move could have significant implications for Tesla’s operations in China and its global revenue. On the other hand, U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing new tariffs on automobiles, with a proposed start date of April 2. This decision comes amidst a series of trade actions taken by the…

Tesla India is making a strong comeback after a meeting between Elon Musk and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington last week. This meeting seems to have reinvigorated Tesla’s interest in the Indian car market, as evidenced by recent job postings for senior staff positions in India. The job advertisements include positions such as Service Manager, Customer Support Supervisor, and Business Operations Analyst. One of the key roles being advertised is for a Business Operations Analyst, which involves leading the day-to-day operations for the order life cycle from purchase order confirmation to delivery and revenue recognition. The responsibilities of…