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Tesla Lathrop Megafactory celebrates massive Megapack battery milestone
- The Tesla Lathrop Megafactory reached a new milestone by producing its 15,000th Megapack battery, as announced by the official Tesla Megapack account.
- The Megapack battery is essential for Tesla Energy's grid-scale projects, providing 3.9 MWh of energy and 1.9 MW of power with scalability for large energy storage initiatives.
- Tesla commemorated the achievement with a photo of the Lathrop Megafactory team holding balloons spelling out '15,000' alongside the newly produced Megapack battery.
- The Lathrop Megafactory is Tesla's primary facility for Megapack production, standing as the largest utility-scale battery factory in North America, capable of producing 10,000 Megapack batteries annually.
- In addition to its Lathrop Megafactory, Tesla launched the Shanghai Megafactory to meet energy storage demands, with both facilities collectively targeting 40 GWh of annual energy storage production.
- Tesla noted in its Q1 2025 Update Letter that the Shanghai Megafactory made significant progress by manufacturing over 100 Megapack batteries in the first quarter alone.
- Elon Musk highlighted the value of the Megapack in the energy sector during the first quarter earnings call, emphasizing its ability to enhance total energy output for utility companies significantly.
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French drivers sue Tesla, Apple Liquid Glass is ‘Windows Vista done well’
- A group of French drivers sue Tesla, claiming Elon Musk's actions have turned their cars into extreme Right political symbols, preventing them from fully enjoying their vehicles.
- Elon Musk expresses regret for some of his posts about US President Donald Trump, following a public fallout between the two.
- Apple's new Liquid Glass aesthetic draws comparisons to Windows Vista, with Apple implementing similar design elements in a more refined manner.
- BMW introduces the iX3 electric SUV as an opportunity to redefine its cars, with prototypes being tested for autonomous capabilities at a facility in France.
- Polestar UK MD criticizes the UK government for lacking sufficient support and incentives for electric vehicles, expressing frustration over additional EV taxes and the lack of incentives.
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Software development, digital marketing and accounting emerge as top roles for AI interviews
- Indian candidates are utilizing AI-driven tools for interview preparation to access simulations, feedback, and tips for building confidence, as per data from Apna.co.
- Only 32% of Indian job seekers felt prepared for interviews, with confidence levels lower among youth, freshers, and candidates from Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns.
- Over 7.6 lakh AI interviews have been completed on the platform, with more than 39 lakh minutes logged across 900+ cities.
- Candidates can access AI interviews for various job roles across top companies with tailored questions for specific profiles and rounds.
- Roles like software developers, product managers, data analysts, accountants, digital marketers, and sales personnel are popular in interview preparation.
- 42% of total interviews were for tech roles, while 58% were from non-tech sectors like retail, logistics, and BFSI.
- Tools like Apna's are growing in relevance across industries, with top preferred employers including Google, Tesla, Swiggy, Microsoft, Jio, and Flipkart.
- Major adoption of AI tools is observed in metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, constituting 44% of total interviews.
- Non-metro cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, and Patna are showing increased digital fluency and momentum in utilizing these tools.
- Gen Z (18–24 years) is the most active user group in interview preparation, followed by Millennials (25–30 years), with more men (76%) using prep tools compared to women (24%).
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Elon Musk Backs Down After Explosive Feud With Donald Trump
- Tesla shares rose 5.7% after CEO Elon Musk apologized for his remarks about President Trump, admitting he went 'too far.'
- Musk regretted some of his posts last week, including an allegation about Trump being in the Epstein files, which Musk later deleted.
- Trump threatened to terminate Elon's governmental subsidies and contracts in response to the feud.
- The feud began after Musk stepped down from his role as a 'special government employee' overseeing a cost-cutting exercise.
- Musk publicly criticized Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination' as the feud escalated.
- Musk claimed credit for Trump's election victory and had contributed over $250 million to support Trump's campaign.
- The public feud led to a 14.2% drop in Tesla's share price last Thursday, totaling a loss of $152 billion.
- Following Musk's apology, Tesla's share price rebounded by 5.6% to $326.09 in trading on Tuesday.
- Trump stated on Sunday that he has no interest in repairing the relationship with Musk and warned of 'serious consequences' if Musk assists Democrats in future elections.
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Starlink India launch gains traction with telecom license approval
- Starlink India secured a telecom license, paving the way for commercial operations to start after a three-year wait.
- The license allows Starlink to provide high-speed internet services, expected to launch within the next two months at ₹3,000 per month for unlimited data.
- Starlink aims to bridge India’s digital divide with its low-latency, high-speed satellite network, targeting rural, border, and hilly areas.
- Partnerships with Indian telecom giants and pending clearances position Starlink to compete in India’s satellite internet market, sparking regulatory debates over spectrum pricing.
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xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians
- The xAI supercomputer in Memphis is facing pushback from local leaders and environmental groups due to concerns about air pollution despite the economic growth it promises.
- State Rep. Taylor and Tennessee State Rep. Pearson have criticized xAI's facility in Memphis, raising environmental and health concerns over the impact on the community.
- Local leaders and environmental groups are urging local governments and the EPA to deny xAI's air permit applications for methane gas turbines in the Memphis and Southaven areas.
- xAI has introduced sustainability measures for its Colossus supercomputer, including the use of Tesla Megapacks to stabilize power and the demobilization of natural gas turbines.
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Elon Musk just dropped a tentative date for Tesla's robotaxi launch
- Elon Musk announced a tentative launch date for Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin as June 22.
- The Tesla robotaxi service will compete with Alphabet's Waymo.
- Musk emphasized the focus on safety and mentioned that the launch date could shift.
- Waymo has been offering autonomous rides through the Uber platform in Austin, while Tesla plans to ramp up the robotaxi service quickly, aiming for over one million self-driving Teslas in the US by the end of 2026.
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Elon Musk reveals date of Tesla Robotaxi’s first rides open to public
- Elon Musk revealed the date for Tesla Robotaxi's first public rides.
- Initially, invites will be sent out for the first rides in the coming days in Austin.
- The public launch for anyone to summon a Tesla Robotaxi is tentatively set for June 22.
- Safety remains a top priority for Tesla during the cautious rollout of the Robotaxi service.
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SPOTTED: Is this Tesla's robotaxi? Elon Musk weighs in on that video floating around
- Elon Musk responded to a video showing a Tesla Model Y labeled 'Robotaxi' driving on the road.
- The video surfaced after Tesla was named as an AV operator in Austin during the testing phase.
- Musk praised the design of the vehicle in the video and hinted at the imminent launch of Tesla's robotaxi service.
- Tesla is expected to start with a small rollout of its robotaxi service, with plans to expand to more cities in the future.
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Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi launch will force companies to license Full Self-Driving
- Elon Musk says Tesla's Robotaxi platform launch will compel other companies to license Full Self-Driving for autonomy.
- Video captured showed Tesla's first Robotaxi test mules on public streets in Austin, Texas, prompting predictions about FSD licensing by other automakers.
- Musk criticizes other automakers' approaches to autonomy, suggesting that they will eventually turn to Tesla as Robotaxi becomes widespread.
- Tesla has not confirmed Robotaxi launch date but has been in talks with a major automaker for potential Full Self-Driving licensing.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals new details about Robotaxi rollout
- Elon Musk revealed new details about the imminent rollout of Tesla's Robotaxi platform, with the suspected launch date of June 12 nearing.
- The first driverless Tesla Robotaxi in Austin was showcased in a video, confirming Tesla's testing phase as an autonomous vehicle operator in the city.
- Many Teslas are capable of driverless performance, but the Full Self-Driving software is still under refinement. Every Tesla leaving the factory is capable of unsupervised self-driving.
- Tesla is teasing the launch date of the Robotaxi program, with Elon Musk sharing details about the new software versions being tested for future deployment.
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First Tesla driverless robotaxi spotted in the wild in Austin, TX
- A video posted online showed the first Tesla driverless robotaxi in Austin, Texas, being a Model Y operating without a driver.
- Tesla seems to be gearing up for the robotaxi rollout in Austin with initial testing underway.
- The video also revealed the placement of the 'robotaxi' logo on the self-driving cars' front doors.
- Elon Musk stated that by the end of June, the public should be able to ride in Tesla robotaxis in Austin without an invitation.
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Have you seen this car?
- Donald Trump's red Tesla Model S, bought in March, was not seen at the White House on Tuesday amidst his public dispute with Elon Musk.
- Trump hinted at moving the Tesla in light of the ongoing spat, but did not disclose where it may have been relocated.
- The clash between Trump and Musk escalated after Musk refused to retract his stance against a significant bill, leading Trump to criticize Musk for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Considering the developments, Trump is reportedly contemplating selling the Tesla, as per a White House official.
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Tesla Model Y proudly takes its place as China’s best-selling SUV in May
- The Tesla Model Y became the best-selling SUV in China in May with 24,770 units registered, surpassing competitors like the BYD Song Plus and Geely's Xingyue L.
- Despite coming in second in April, the Model Y reclaimed the top spot in May, outselling the Song Plus and Song Pro with 126,643 units sold in the first five months of 2025.
- Tesla's year-over-year performance in China saw challenges in May, with a 30% decline in sales and a 7.8% drop in deliveries from January to May 2025.
- While facing declines in exports from the Shanghai Gigafactory, China's overall electric vehicle market showed growth, with total NEV sales up 28% year-over-year in May.
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Waymo temporarily halts service in select San Francisco and LA areas amid protests
- Waymo has suspended its driverless taxi operations in parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco due to violent protests related to ICE raids.
- Protests erupted in response to immigration raids, resulting in vandalism and burning of Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis.
- At least five Waymo robotaxis were damaged, with one vehicle burned down, causing toxic fumes from burning lithium-ion batteries.
- Each Waymo robotaxi costs between $150,000 and $200,000; this is not the first time Waymo vehicles faced attacks during protests.
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