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?? Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Trump: "It will become, potentially, "The Manhattan Project" of our time." Their objective is to "slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies." Their work will conclude no later than July 4, 2026.
?? Members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team have told advisers they plan to make a federal framework for fully self-driving vehicles one of the Transportation Department's priorities, easing U.S. rules for self-driving cars.
??Tesla has announced a major upgrade to its Supercharger network: the V4 Cabinet, set to launch in 2025. This next-generation charging station will deliver faster and more powerful charging than ever before. Tesla’s new V4 Cabinet can provide up to 500kW of power for cars and an impressive 1.2MW for its Semi trucks, speeding up charge times across the board.
?? Hertz took a $1 billion non-cash impairment charge during the quarter, largely due to the decline in fleet residual values over the last year. The company attributed the charge to a push to sell cars in its fleet that have lost value, including Tesla Inc. (TSLA) EVs. Hertz plans to sell 30,000 EVs by the end of this year and get to a number that its customers wanted to rent. The company said it’s on pace to finish its broader fleet changeover effort by the end of 2025.
?? As part of Tesla software update 2024.38.4, Tesla has finally included updates to Sentry Mode to reduce its power consumption by 40%. Over a 24-hour period, an average Model 3 or Model Y used to typically experience a battery drain of about 7-14% with Sentry Mode enabled, or roughly about one mile per hour.
?????? Tesla has now begun showing occupancy status at select third-party chargers in Europe.
?? Tesla wall connectors can now connect to charge point management platform Monta. Monta will integrate with Tesla’s home Wall Connector to offer a fully digital EV charging reimbursement solution for corporate customers and their employees across Europe.
?? World's biggest battery maker CATL will consider building a plant in the U.S. if Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the electric-vehicle supply chain, the company's founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, said. "Originally, when we wanted to invest in the U.S., the U.S. government said no," the Chinese billionaire said in an interview last week. "For me, I’m really open-minded."
?? GM unveils the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV, a new Tesla Model X competitor.
? Starting price: $78,000
? Range: 300 miles (est.)
? 102kWh battery
? 190 kW max charging speed
? 3-row SUV
? 0-60mph as low as 3.7s
? Length: 206" (Model X is 198")
? 33" diagonal LED display
? 615 HP
? Air suspension
? 4-wheel steering
? 5,000 lb towing capacity
? 80.2 cu. ft of max cargo space behind first row
? 23-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos
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? Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) Bidirectional Charging capabilities
? Can charge on any Tesla Supercharger in North America (with adapter)
? Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance
? Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats
? Deliveries start early 2025 in the U.S.
?? Despite the electric Explorer starting production just 5 months ago in Europe, due to “rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles,” Ford is putting the brakes on Explorer and Capri EV production. Employees will have to alternate between working one week and taking one week off until the Christmas vacation.
??Volkswagen has increased its investment in Rivian by 16% to $5.8 billion. Both companies will be launching their previously announced joint venture to develop EV architecture & software.
?? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening a probe into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles after reports of serious engine issues related to a manufacturing defect in the engine crankshaft.
?? Waymo partners up with Nexar to reconstruct hundreds of crashes involving vulnerable road users (VRUs) — the largest dataset of its kind in the U.S. — to better understand these risks and help inform our own driving as we serve more riders.
?? Starting today, anyone in Los Angeles can take fully autonomous rides 24/7 with Waymo One – rolling through Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard, USC, and everything in between.
?? Rooftop solar just set a new record by accounting for an all-time high 80.5% share of generation in Western Australia's main grid. Distributed solar PV accounted for 2.12 gigawatts of output, with natural gas and coal both reduced to shares of 8.6% and 8.3% respectively.
?? LG Display has recently announced a new version of its unique stretchable display with improved elasticity and durability. The 12-inch prototype can now be stretched up to 18 inches without being destroyed in the process, opening up new possibilities for where screens can potentially be installed.
?? Scottish telecom firm Clarus Networks and rail operator ScotRail are introducing Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet on trains—a first for onboard passenger WiFi in Scotland. This upgrade will also support real-time diagnostics and safety monitoring.
?? SpaceX is advancing its Starlink licence application in India after agreeing to meet the government's data localisation and security demands. These requirements are seen as critical for Starlink’s entry into India’s satellite internet market.
?????? Chad had approved the licensing of SpaceX' satellite internet provider Starlink to improve access to internet services in the central African country.
?? airBaltic has started installing SpaceX' Starlink equipment on their planes, making them the first European airline to bring the high-speed internet connectivity onboard.
?? NASA has extended SpaceX' contract set to expire at the end of 2026 through the end of 2030 to continue providing transportation of cargo to and from the International Space Station.