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Tesla is currently in the process of getting ready to launch the Cybertruck. And today, we got a glimpse into that process as a new Cybertruck prototype was spotted which appeared to have been off-road testing. This Cybertruck prototype had a broken windshield, several scratches all over the body, bolted-on Lidar sensors, and a new unconventional wheel design.

Tesla recently released a major autopilot update. The new software called FSD Beta 10.69 incorporates major improvements including solving Chuck Cook style unprotected left turn. However, despite FSD Beta 10.69's improvements, some testers are reporting issues with the new software. And Musk, frustrated with the criticism, has asked early testers to stop complaining.

Today, Tesla released the next iteration of the company's full self-driving software, FSD Beta 10.69. This new software brings a number of improvements including solving Chuck Cook style unprotected left turn. And Elon Musk, happy with FSD Beta 10.69 has praised Tesla's AI team.

After facing difficulties ramping refreshed 4680 Model Y production at Giga Texas, Tesla started making the last generation Model Y, with 2170 cells, at the new Austin Texas plant. And now, only 2 months after doing so, Tesla has reached a production rate of 1000 Model Y's a week.

Elon Musk has shared a letter he received from his would-be Stanford Professor Bill Nix. In the letter, Professor Nix discusses the amorphization of crystalline silicon when used as the anode material in lithium-ion batteries and how Musk would be working on this problem if he continued at Stanford.

Elon Musk had previously confirmed that the Cybertruck will ship with easily removable side-view mirrors. Since then, there has been debate on whether the vehicle can legally be driven without side-view mirrors. However, today Musk has confirmed that a Cybertruck without side-view mirrors can legally be driven on US roads. Musk also says it will improve the range by 5%.

Tesla's FSD Beta software is rapidly progressing towards becoming a level 5 fully self-driving software. However, as the AI's capabilities grow, so has scrutiny by regulatory agencies. And today, an 8-month-old message sent by the NHTSA to Tesla asking to be included in the FSD Beta program has surfaced. After a long wait, Musk has finally agreed to turn on FSD Beta on the regulatory agency's in-house test Tesla vehicle.

In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has stopped taking new orders for the Model 3 Long Range. Now if you go to Tesla's website to order this Model 3 variant, it simply reads "available in 2023."

Tesla first unveiled the Semi back in 2017 with deliveries expected to begin in 2019. However, after years of delay, today, Elon Musk has confirmed that the 500-mile version of the Tesla Semi will start "shipping this year."

At Tesla's recently held Q2 2022 earnings call, the EV maker has revealed that it is working on a second-generation Giga Casting. And according to Tesla, the next generation Giga Casting will be used to build the Cybertruck.

At Tesla's recently held second quarter earnings call, Elon Musk has given us more details regarding the refreshed Model Y's structural battery pack. Musk says the pack is not yet optimized and that it is a "C" in an "A" architecture.

Last week we saw schematics for Tesla's V4 supercharger showing thinner and taller stalls. And, today, thanks to a Tesla application to build a supercharger site in Danvers, Massachusetts, we get our first look at all the changes coming to Tesla's V4 supercharger.

Tesla's next shareholders' meeting is scheduled for August 4. And issues up for vote include giving Tesla the ability to do a 3 to 1 stock split, in addition to other proposals that Tesla management has advised voting against such as issues pertaining to child labor and water risk. And today Musk has implored investors to side with management by saying "please vote your shares with Tesla."

The release note for Tesla's next iteration of FSD Beta software, FSD Beta 10.13 has been leaked online. In the release note, Tesla lists several improvements, including improvements to "Chuck Cook style unprotected left turns."

After years of hinting at the possibility, today, Elon Musk has finally unequivocally confirmed Tesla will be making a home HVAC system with a HEPA filter.

After a seemingly endless series of price hikes, now Elon Musk says Tesla can lower prices for its vehicles if inflation calms down.

Munro & Associates is currently in the process of tearing down a refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural pack. And in the tear-down process, they have found getting to the batteries extremely challenging. This has led some individuals to believe the 4680 cells are non-recyclable. However, Elon Musk reassured us that the new cells are indeed recyclable.

According to data released by China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), for the first time in the month of June, the Model Y has become the best-selling vehicle in China. And even more impressively, the Model Y was able to beat not only battery-electric vehicles but also internal combustion vehicles with a starting price below $10,000.

We compare 2023 Toyota RAV4 vs 2022 RAV4. How to decide between the two years.

With a new 2024 Toyota 4Runner body style on the way, we learn what is coming and what fans want.

For some time now, it has been public knowledge that Tesla is working on the next generation supercharger V4. And today, thanks to a Twitter page focused on Tesla superchargers, we have gotten our first glimpse of the V4 superchargers.

Back in April, Elon Musk announced his intention to buy the social media giant, Twitter. And since this announcement, Tesla's stock has been suffering due to fears that Twitter will take Musk's attention away from Tesla. However, late today we learned Musk has officially decided to walk away from the deal, and unsurprisingly the news has caused a surge in Tesla's stock price

Munro & Associates has begun the first teardown of the 4680 Model Y with a structural battery pack. From the initial observations, the firm's engineers have called the structural pack architecture mind-blowing. And now, Musk has responded to Munro & Associate's comments saying "it is still far from optimized."

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Responding to a Twitter user asking when Tesla's FSD Beta 10.13 will come out, Elon Musk has stopped shy of giving a timeline, however, says "the 3 AM oil is being burned to get this out."

Toyota will be making a huge mistake if this important feature is left off next gen 4Runner.

According to a new estimate by Morgan Stanley, Tesla has delivered a record 158,000 vehicles in June. If the estimates are correct, this means, Tesla has already reached an annualized vehicle production run rate of 1.9 million cars.

Tesla recently posted production and delivery numbers for Q2 which were 15% less than what the EV maker delivered in Q1 2022. However, with the ramp of Giga Texas & Giga Berlin, Tesla is poised for record production for the second half of the year.

New leaks suggest Tesla has achieved an incredible production ramp at the company's newest facility in Austin, Texas. According to the leaks, Tesla has already reached a production rate of between 2000 and 5000 Model Y's a week at the facility.

After starting production at Giga Texas with the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, today, Tesla has also started selling a second Model Y variant from the Austin facility. The new Model Y Long Range comes with the 2170 cells and updated interior features.