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Tesla Semi program logs 7.5 million kilometers as Dan Priestley reveals plans for European expansion Tesla’s Semi Program Manager, Dan Priestley, recently delivered a keynote address at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, Germany, where he shared exciting updates on the ongoing testing program for the Tesla Semi. One of the biggest highlights was the revelation that the Tesla Semi program has logged an impressive 7.5 million kilometers in testing. Priestley’s address shed light on the extensive testing and validation process that the Tesla Semi has undergone to ensure its reliability, efficiency, and performance on the road. The 7.5 million…

Aspen Aerogels, a Massachusetts-based company, has secured a significant financial boost from the U.S. Department of Energy to ramp up the production of battery safety materials, potentially receiving up to $670 million. Specializing in manufacturing “thermal barriers” designed to suppress electric vehicle (EV) fires, Aspen Aerogels is at the forefront of enhancing safety measures in the EV industry. Although EV fires are statistically less common than fires in traditional gas-powered vehicles, they can be more challenging to extinguish and often attract more media attention. To address this issue, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional commitment to provide a…

Tesla has once again entered the exclusive club of technology companies valued over a trillion dollars following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential elections. The surge in share prices, which now stand at over $320 per share, has propelled Tesla’s market valuation to unprecedented heights. However, amidst this financial success, concerns about volatility have arisen due to ongoing investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into Tesla’s Full-Self Driving software. The recent spike in Tesla’s share prices can be attributed to Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump during the election campaign. Musk’s contributions of over $130 million…

Stellantis recently conducted a test on the Peugeot E-3008, an electric crossover with a WLTP range of 435 miles, to showcase its long-distance capabilities. The test involved driving the vehicle at highway speeds from Paris to Nice, covering a distance of 580 miles. Despite the challenging conditions, the Peugeot E-3008 only required two charging stops to complete the journey. The first charging stop was made after covering 211 miles, with an average energy consumption of 2.6 miles/kWh. The second stop occurred after 227 miles, with an energy consumption of 3.34 miles/kWh. The final leg of the journey, spanning 143 miles,…

Tesla issues recalls for 11,688 Cybertrucks due to faulty windshield wiper motor Tesla recalls 11,383 Cybertrucks for loose trim piece in bed Recalls affect nearly all Cybertrucks manufactured through June 6 Tesla has announced two separate recalls affecting a large number of 2024 Cybertrucks, as disclosed by the NHTSA on Tuesday. One recall addresses a potential road hazard caused by a loose trim piece in the truck bed, while the other focuses on a potential failure of the front windshield wiper motor. These recalls cover all Cybertrucks produced from November 13, 2023, through the end of May or early June,…

Ford Ships New NACS Adapter for Tesla Supercharger Stations Ford has started shipping a new North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to customers in order to facilitate access to Tesla Supercharger stations more efficiently. The new NACS adapter, produced by Lectron, is being distributed alongside the existing Tesla design. It boasts the same specifications as the Tesla-provided adapters, rated at 500 amps and 1,000 volts, but with a slightly different appearance. The new adapters are not meant to replace the original design that Ford began shipping in March. They are an “incremental” addition to expedite the distribution of adapters to…

Tesla’s Market Cap Surpasses $1 Trillion Following Trump’s Election Win Tesla’s stock is on a meteoric rise, with its market cap now exceeding $1 trillion after this week. This surge in value comes as investors speculate on potential support for Tesla under Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term, following his recent election victory. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s campaign, contributing over $130 million to his re-election efforts. In Trump’s victory speech, he lauded Musk as a “super genius” for his achievements, particularly with SpaceX and Starlink. Industry experts believe that Tesla’s recent spike…

One of the most fascinating aspects of owning a Tesla is experiencing the incredible FSD visualizations. Witnessing the car’s decision-making process and observing surrounding vehicles on the screen can be truly captivating.But have you ever stopped to ponder how these visualizations are generated? Is it all happening in real-time, or does it heavily rely on map data that is separately downloaded to the vehicle’s system?The Significance of Map DataTesla provides map data updates to its vehicles globally, independent of the firmware versions. This means that the frequency of map data updates may differ from that of firmware updates. For example,…

Good news for owners of legacy Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles! Tesla’s Head of Autopilot and AI, Ashok Elluswamy, has confirmed that Actually Smart Summon will be coming to these vehicles in Q4 2024. This update is expected to roll out by January 24th, 2025. Legacy vehicles, which were produced before the 2021 refresh but after the introduction of MCU2 (Intel) and Hardware 3, will be able to access Actually Smart Summon. This includes vehicles from 2016 onwards that can be upgraded from MCU 1 (NVIDIA) to MCU 2 (Intel) and from HW 2.5 to HW3. One interesting…

Tesla has introduced a new Supercharging feature that will greatly benefit drivers who haul or tow with their electric vehicles. This latest addition to Tesla’s Supercharger network comes as a response to the increasing number of EV drivers, especially with the introduction of electric trucks from various manufacturers. As Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to expand with over 6,700 locations globally and more than 62,400 individual connectors, it has become essential to improve the charging experience for all EV drivers. With the rise of electric trucks that require additional space for hauling and towing, Tesla has recognized the need for specialized…