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Tesla rescinds offers for full time employees as layoffs continue into 5th week
- Tesla is rescinding job offers for incoming full-time employees, as part of broader cuts at the company.
- The decision impacts future employment and offers of the affected workers.
- The company has been eliminating over 10% of its workforce in preparation for the next growth phase.
- Tesla has also rescinded internship offers and removed over 3,400 job postings over the past month.
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Elon Musk realized he needs his Supercharger team after all, weeks after axing the whole division
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk is rehiring some of the workers from the Supercharger team he dissolved two weeks ago.
- Musk has brought back some Supercharger workers, including Tesla's charging director for North America, Max de Zegher.
- The initial decision to lay off the Supercharger team shocked Tesla's investors, partners, and customers.
- Musk's seeming about-turn on the Tesla's Supercharger business underscores the challenges he faces in trying to reposition the automaker as a bleeding-edge software company.
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Stellantis eyes nickel supply in Indonesia
- Legacy automaker Stellantis is in discussions with Vale and Huayou Cobalt regarding a potential investment in a nickel smelter in Indonesia.
- Stellantis is seeking to secure battery metals from Vale and Huayou for its electric vehicle expansion plans.
- The investment would involve a high-pressure acid-leaching plant to convert low-grade nickel ore into battery-grade metal.
- Stellantis aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2038 and securing the nickel supply chain would support its electrification plan.
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Elon Musk's Tesla dreams may hinge on his blossoming bromance with Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been building a relationship with Argentine President Javier Milei, potentially to secure lithium supplies.
- Argentina has the world's second-largest reserves of lithium, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries.
- Musk expressed interest in lithium to Milei during a phone call, indicating the importance of a secure and affordable lithium supply for Tesla's EV batteries.
- The meeting between Musk and Milei at Tesla's factory in Austin suggests that Musk sees Argentina as a potential source for lithium and investment opportunities.
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Elon Musk backtracks, rehires laid-off Tesla Supercharger staff
- Tesla has reportedly started rehiring some of the staff it laid off from its Supercharger division.
- The head of the Supercharger division, Rebecca Tinucci, and her entire team of approximately 500 employees were laid off in April.
- Max de Zegher, the North American director of charging, and an undisclosed number of former Supercharger team members have been rehired.
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will invest over $500 million to expand its Supercharger network this year.
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Cruise to start supervised Robotaxi tests in Phoenix, AZ
- Cruise, the self-driving unit of General Motors (GM), is set to start supervised tests of its autonomous robotaxis in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The company has been mapping and collecting road information in Phoenix and will now validate the vehicles' behaviors against safety and performance requirements.
- During this testing phase, the Cruise robotaxis will be supervised by a safety driver.
- The operations are expected to gradually expand to other cities in Arizona.
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Tesla thanks authorities for efforts to protect Giga Berlin-Brandenburg
- Tesla expresses gratitude to authorities for safeguarding Giga Berlin-Brandenburg during recent protests.
- Protesters' 'days of action' against Tesla conclude with camp dissolution.
- 23 people arrested, 76 criminal complaints filed, and 27 police officers injured during the protests.
- Tesla resumes Model Y production; appreciates police efforts in protecting the factory.
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Anti-Tesla protesters injured fighting German factory expansion
- Multiple people were injured during a protest against Tesla's plans to expand its German factory.
- Approximately 800 protestors attempted to storm the Grünheide factory but were held back by police.
- Some protestors were taken into custody and a few Tesla cars were damaged.
- The protest group, Disrupt Tesla, opposes the clearing of nearby forest and highlights the environmental impact of lithium mining.
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Tesla loses manufacturing director who oversaw Cybertruck ramp
- Tesla's Gigafactory Texas Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Renjie Zhu, has announced his departure from the company.
- Zhu had been overseeing the launch and production ramp of the Cybertruck.
- He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with talented colleagues and vendor partners.
- This departure follows recent staff restructuring and rounds of layoffs at Tesla.
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Tesla executive who led Cybertruck manufacturing leaves carmaker
- Renjie Zhu, the director of manufacturing engineering at Tesla's Austin Gigafactory, has announced his departure from the company.
- Zhu played a key role in launching Tesla's Cybertruck.
- His departure adds to the recent series of layoffs and executive exits at Tesla.
- At least seven executives have left Tesla in the past month.
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Regulators open probe into Amazon self-driving unit Zoox after accidents
- U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into Amazon's self-driving subsidiary, Zoox.
- The investigation was prompted by two accidents involving Zoox vehicles, causing injuries to a motorcyclist and a Zoox operator.
- The investigation will evaluate roughly 500 Zoox Highlander units and examine the software's behavior in crosswalks and similar situations.
- Zoox is committed to collaborating with regulators and providing transparency during the investigation.
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Tesla Hires Back Some Supercharger Workers just Weeks After Cutting Entire Team
- Tesla has hired back some of the workers from its Supercharging team after laying off nearly 500 employees.
- The move indicates a shift in Tesla's strategy regarding its charging network, which is crucial for its business model.
- CEO Elon Musk pledged to invest over $500 million in expanding the network and improving existing charging locations.
- This reversal of layoffs is not unprecedented for Musk, who has previously retreated from cost-cutting measures.
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First look at Tesla Cybertruck’s new interior option
- Tesla has launched a new Cybertruck interior option with Tactical Grey as an alternative to the default color of White.
- The Tactical Grey interior is minimalistic, clean, and simple, similar to Tesla's other vehicle offerings.
- The color provides an option for those who do not want a white interior that may get dirty easily if used for work purposes.
- Tesla also introduced a new 20" Core Cybertruck wheel design, allowing customization options for reservation holders.
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites amidst major Solar storm
- SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites amidst a major Solar storm.
- The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- Despite the storm, all the satellites, including the Starlink satellites, performed well.
- The success of the launch demonstrates the robustness of the Starlink satellites.
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German officials criticize anti-Tesla Giga Berlin protests
- German officials express disappointment at activists' protests against Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg
- Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck criticizes protesters for attempting to break into Tesla's premises
- Habeck defends Tesla's production of electric cars, emphasizing the importance of automobile production for Germany
- The East Brandenburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the protests could harm the region's economy
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