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EV price wars could continue as Tesla won’t rule out more cuts
- Tesla has cut prices for its models multiple times in recent years but won't rule out more cuts in the future.
- Following price reductions in Australia, the Model Y was lowered to $55,900 before on-roads, showing flexibility in pricing strategies.
- Despite facing increased competition from brands like BYD and Xpeng, Tesla's local sales in Australia have seen a significant decline.
- Tesla's country director in Australia mentioned that while significant price changes may not occur, refinements and adjustments are possible based on efficiencies and market demands.
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American brands like Coke and Jim Beam are paying the price abroad for Trump's trade war
- Backlash to tariffs and US policies is affecting some American brands like Coke and Jim Beam abroad.
- Some consumers are avoiding products like Coca-Cola and Jim Beam due to their US ties.
- Not all American brands abroad have been impacted to the same extent by the backlash.
- Some consumers are shifting towards local brands instead of buying American products.
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Tesla tells Model Y and Cybertruck workers to stay home for a week
- Tesla has asked workers on its Model Y and Cybertruck lines to stay home for the week of Memorial Day, with no overtime hours scheduled.
- This break is considered unusually long, as compared to the same period last year when production was ongoing.
- The workers can choose to take paid time off or come in for cleaning and training during this time.
- Tesla's delivery dropped by 13% year over year in the first quarter, and the company has been making adjustments to its production targets.
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Tesla Semi gets new adoptee in latest sighting
- US Foods, the second-largest foodservice distributor in the United States, has been spotted with the Tesla Semi, joining other major food industry entities utilizing the electric truck.
- The sighting of the Tesla Semi was near the Gigafactory Nevada plant in Reno, hinting at a possible training run with a Tesla driver/instructor.
- With an increasing number of electric semitrucks entering the market, companies like US Foods are focusing on environmentally friendly fleet solutions, aligning with Tesla's clean air vehicle program.
- Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering mentioned that high-volume production builds for the Tesla Semi are expected to start late in 2025, with companies like PepsiCo, Walmart, and Sysco already planning or using the Semi for logistics and transportation.
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Tesla Cybertruck takes a bump from epic failing Dodge Charger
- A Dodge Charger driver lost control and crashed into a Tesla Cybertruck in an epic fail incident.
- The incident, captured in a video, showed the Charger attempting a burnout at a Tesla Supercharger stall.
- Despite the bump, the Cybertruck did not seem to sustain any damage, while the Charger faced some trouble.
- The Cybertruck's stainless steel body proved resilient, as it withstood the impact from the charging Charger.
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Tesla confronts Service complaints with new AI-backed strategy
- Tesla is implementing a new AI-based strategy to improve service for owners, addressing a common complaint among customers.
- The new AI Agent will detect communication delays, monitor sentiment, and auto-escalate certain claims directly to leaders, streamlining the customer service experience.
- Customers can now type 'Escalate' in the app after two weeks of delays to reach higher-ups more easily, aiming to eliminate past complaints about service responsiveness.
- The AI Agent is being rolled out in ten pilot locations initially, with plans for further improvements based on feedback and usage.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll
- Aurora's co-founder Sterling Anderson resigns from his position and board, citing an exciting opportunity at an iconic global company.
- Despite Anderson's departure, Aurora plans to expand its driverless trucking routes and operations by 2025.
- Zeekr, a Chinese EV company, is going private due to U.S.-China trade war tensions.
- Bosch Ventures launches a new $270 million fund focusing on North American deep tech startups.
- DoorDash makes significant acquisitions including buying Deliveroo for $3.87 billion and SevenRooms for $1.2 billion.
- Uber invests $100 million more in WeRide and acquires Trendyol Go for $700 million, expanding its services globally.
- Tesla's attempts to trademark 'Robotaxi' and 'Cybercab' face obstacles from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other companies' trademarks.
- Waymo opens a new factory to produce over 2,000 autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, expanding its commercial fleet to 1,500.
- Ford, General Motors, and Rivian adjust their guidance and pricing due to economic uncertainties from tariffs and regulatory changes.
- Lucid Motors experiences quality challenges with its Gravity SUV, while Tesla's sales in Europe decline despite a surge in April EV sales.
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Mazda adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in Japan
- Mazda Motor Corporation has agreed to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles in Japan starting from 2027.
- Mazda's decision to adopt NACS is aimed at providing more convenience to its customers by offering access to Tesla Superchargers across Japan.
- This move by Mazda follows other Japanese automakers like Sony Honda Mobility who have also adopted NACS for their electric vehicles, with AFEELA EVs expected to enter the market in the United States and later in Japan.
- Tesla's Director of Charging, Max de Zegher, praised Mazda's adoption of NACS, stating that it is likely to become the standard not only in Japan but also in other countries, as NACS gains wider acceptance among electric car manufacturers.
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5 promises Elon Musk made about the Cybertruck that never happened
- Tesla has not delivered on several promises regarding the Cybertruck, including the cancellation of the range extender and higher pricing.
- The initial price tag of $39,900 was not met, with the cheapest model now starting at $69,990, disappointing many fans.
- Musk promised a 500-mile range for the most advanced Cybertruck version, but the actual range is lower, with the Long Range model at 350 miles.
- Features like the Cyberquad, functioning as a boat, and crab walking, which were talked about, have not materialized in the final version of the Cybertruck.
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Tesla proves once more that its factories are its best product
- Tesla's factories, particularly Gigafactory Shanghai, are considered the company's best product according to Tesla China's recent Weibo post.
- Giga Shanghai successfully ramped up production of the new Model Y within six weeks, setting a record for Tesla in terms of production speed.
- Tesla's focus on efficiency and high levels of automation, such as seen in the upcoming Cybercab production line, distinguishes its factories as top-notch in the industry.
- Elon Musk emphasized the significance of Tesla's factories, stating that they are as crucial as the cars themselves, with plans to achieve high production rates, like a unit every five seconds, with future vehicles.
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Tesla Officially Cancels the Cybertruck Range Extender
- Tesla has officially canceled the $16,000 Range Extender accessory for the Cybertruck, which was designed to boost the driving range from 325 to 470 miles.
- The Range Extender would have taken up one-third of the truck bed's space and was initially promised to help achieve a 500-mile range target, but the expectations were later lowered to 445 miles.
- Tesla announced this decision without providing a replacement product, stating that full refunds will be issued to those who pre-ordered the Range Extender.
- The cancellation raises concerns about Tesla's ability to fulfill promises related to the Cybertruck, especially in terms of range and price, as the electric truck has faced challenges in meeting initial targets.
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Starlink to launch on United Airlines planes by May 15
- Starlink will launch on United Airlines planes by May 15, 2025, offering select passengers free inflight internet.
- United Airlines invited media, like Sean Cudahy from The Points Guy, to test Starlink Aviation Wi-Fi before the official launch.
- Connecting to Starlink on United Airlines flights was easy via the United mobile app, providing reliable speeds for inflight Wi-Fi.
- United Airlines plans to equip all its Embraer 175 planes with Starlink by year-end and expects to have over 2,500 aircraft equipped with Starlink services in the future.
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Ark Invest sees potential in xAI as the world adopts more AI models
- Ark Invest reinvested in X Corp in Q1 2025, converting it into a position in xAI, Elon Musk's AI company.
- xAI acquired X in March, valuing xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, creating XAI Holdings Corp.
- Elon Musk aims to transform X into an 'everything app,' integrating communication, financial services, news, and more.
- Despite challenges and opposition, Ark Invest's investment in xAI shows confidence in the AI-driven future, supported by XAI Holdings merger.
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Starlink Direct to Cell to boost remote businesses in Chile
- Entel partners with Starlink to provide Direct to Cell services to businesses in Chile and Peru, enhancing connectivity in remote regions.
- The collaboration aims to address connectivity challenges in industries like mining, agriculture, and forestry by utilizing Starlink's satellite technology.
- Entel's Starlink Direct to Cell service offers features like 24/7 network monitoring, proactive management, and observability for real-time connectivity tracking.
- This initiative is set to empower small businesses, drive e-commerce, improve customer communication, and support digital operations in Latin America, contributing to regional economic growth.
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Bill Gates estimates DOGE cuts will cost children’s lives, Elon Musk responds
- Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk and the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts during an interview with the New York Times.
- Gates expressed concern over funding cuts that could result in additional deaths of children in programs aiding those in need, mentioning the impact on initiatives like preventing HIV transmission to babies in Mozambique.
- Gates stated that the Trump administration's cuts through DOGE were more significant than expected, affecting programs like U.S.A.I.D., with reductions as high as 80%.
- Elon Musk responded to Gates' criticism, accusing him of being a liar and implying Gates' involvement in shorting Tesla stock, highlighting their ongoing conflicts and differing perspectives.
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