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Elon Musk’s Return to Tesla: A Daunting Task Ahead

By Mishika on July 1, 2025 in Entrepreneurs, Tesla, Uncategorized

Elon Musk and Tesla are inextricably linked, with the CEO’s fortunes closely tied to the electric vehicle manufacturer’s success. After a month-long absence, Musk has returned to Tesla full-time, tasked with stabilizing a brand whose reputation has suffered due to his political activities. Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration had significant consequences for Tesla. As a high-profile member of the administration, he was entrusted with the Department of Government Efficiency, leading efforts to slash the federal government[…]

Tesla to Roll Out Virtual Supercharger Queue Pilot This Week

By Shubham on in Capsules, Tesla, Transport, Uncategorized

Tesla’s director of charging, Max De Zherger, has confirmed that the company will begin rolling out its virtual Supercharger queue pilot at select charging sites this week. This comes after a recent social media post by CEO Elon Musk, where he replied to a video of a dispute at a Supercharger station, announcing that the pilot would launch by the end of Q2. The Supercharging team conducted a last-minute “pressure test” on the system with internal groups[…]

Tesla Deploys Ultra-Fast V4 Superchargers in China for the First Time

By Shubham on in Capsules, Tesla, Transport, Uncategorized

Tesla has begun rolling out its ultra-fast V4 Superchargers in China, marking the first time the technology has been introduced in the country. With nearly 12,000 Supercharger piles already installed across mainland China, Tesla is expanding its quick-charging capabilities with this latest deployment. The company announced the rollout on Chinese social media outlet Weibo, stating that the first batch of V4 Superchargers is now operational. These chargers offer enhanced convenience and safety features, including rain and waterproof[…]

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk Hints at Reducing Safety Monitors from Robotaxi Fleet

By Mishika on June 30, 2025 in Capsules, Startups, Tesla, Uncategorized

Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet, launched in Austin just last Sunday, has been making headlines with its impressive performance and safety record. After eight days of operation, videos and reviews from riders have shown that the driverless vehicles are safe, accurate, and well-coordinated. Safety Monitors, Tesla employees who sit in the front passenger seat during the driverless rides, have been present to ensure the safety of occupants during the earliest rides. However, they have not been too active in[…]

Elon Musk’s Tesla Pi Phone: Separating Rumors from Reality

By Mishika on in Smartphones, Tesla, Uncategorized

The tech world is abuzz with rumors about the so-called “Tesla Pi Phone”, with many wondering if Elon Musk’s company is indeed working on a smartphone. One of the main reasons behind the excitement is the desire for something new and innovative in the smartphone market, which is currently dominated by Apple and Android. The idea of a phone with cutting-edge features like satellite internet, solar charging, and seamless integration with Tesla cars is certainly tantalizing. A[…]

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun Congratulates Tesla on Successful Full Self-Driving Delivery

By Shubham on June 28, 2025 in Entrepreneurs, Tesla, Transport, Uncategorized

Xiaomi has emerged as one of Tesla’s strongest competitors in the Chinese market. Just days after unveiling the Xiaomi YU7, a vehicle that is considered a strong competitor to the Tesla Model Y, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has expressed admiration for Tesla’s innovative Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. In a post on Weibo, Lei Jun responded to Tesla VP Grace Tao’s post about the company’s recent autonomous delivery. Tao shared details about the delivery, highlighting that the Model[…]

Ford CEO Jim Farley Favours Waymo’s LiDAR-based Approach to Autonomous Driving Over Tesla’s Vision-only Method

By Rajat on in Capsules, Entrepreneurs, Transport, Uncategorized

Ford CEO Jim Farley has expressed his preference for Waymo’s LiDAR-based approach to autonomous driving over Tesla’s camera-only method. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley stated that Waymo’s approach made “more sense” due to concerns over safety, consumer trust, and the limitations of camera-based models. When asked to compare Waymo and Tesla’s autonomous driving systems, Farley sided with Waymo’s LiDAR-based technology. He emphasized the importance of safety and consumer trust, citing the advantages of LiDAR over[…]

Tesla Achieves Milestone with First Autonomous Vehicle Delivery

By Mishika on in Capsules, Tesla, Uncategorized

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company has successfully delivered a vehicle to a customer autonomously, one day ahead of schedule. This milestone marks the first time a car has traveled from a production line to a customer without human intervention. In an announcement made late last month, Musk revealed that Tesla was planning to deliver a fully autonomous vehicle to a customer on June 28. The plan involved having the car roll off the[…]

Tesla Debunks Rumors of Hiring Former Cruise Autonomy Head Henry Kuang

By Divya Arora on in Tesla, Uncategorized

Tesla has officially denied reports that it has hired Henry Kuang, the former head of General Motors’ Cruise, as the Director of AI and Deep Learning for Autonomous Driving. Earlier today, several media outlets reported that Kuang had joined Tesla in this capacity, but the company has now confirmed that these reports are false. Tesla’s Head of Autopilot and AI, Ashok Elluswamy, took to social media to dispel the rumors, stating that the reports are “fake news.”[…]

Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Falls Short of “Unsupervised” Claims

By Rajat on June 27, 2025 in Tesla, Transport, Uncategorized

The debut of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, has been met with a reality check. Elon Musk had promised that the service would offer fully “unsupervised” rides with “no one in the car.” However, it has become clear that the self-driving cars are heavily reliant on human supervisors, or “safety monitors,” who are seated in the front passenger seat. Just days into the service’s launch, an incident has surfaced that raises questions about the level of[…]