Tesla Starts Higher As Index Runs At Historic Highs, Too: Tessley News Yoak

1. NHTSA Adopts Performance-Based Self-Driving Rules… Tesla ‘Winner’
   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has adopted a new rule that regulates autonomous vehicles based on performance goals, not on hardware methods. This will be based on actual system performance, not on the type or number of sensors, and Tesla is expected to benefit the most.
2. Model S·X Can Be ‘Luxe Package’ for an Additional $2,000
   Customers who have already purchased Model S and Model X in the U.S. can opt for the “Luxe Package” for an additional $2,000. The package includes lifetime free supercharging, four-year premium service, and lifetime premium connectivity.
3. Tesla Approves Autonomous Vehicle Road Test in Arizona
   Tesla has received official approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin testing self-driving vehicles on public roads. This is seen as part of the expansion of testing areas in the U.S.
4. Baird Raises Tesla Stock To $548 Target
   Baird analyst Ben Calo puts Tesla Inc ($TSLA) price target at $548, up 71% from $320, which means it could have a market cap of $1.82 trillion on Wall Street. Also, the investment opinion is raised from ‘neutral’ to ‘outperform’ **.
5. Tesla Launches Wall Connector With MID-Certified Meters
   Tesla has launched a new wall connector charger with a MID-certified meter. This will allow employers to accurately record and refund employees’ home charging costs. Currently on sale in the Netherlands for 570 euros (roughly $672)**.
6. Boring Company completes 500ft Pedestrian Tunnel in Texas
   Elon Musk’s Boring Company completed a 500-foot (152-m) long pedestrian tunnel connecting SpaceX and Hyperloop Plaza in Bathrop, Texas. The tunnel offers a faster and safer alternative to crossing high-traffic FM1209 roads.
7. SpaceX Seeks Launch of 15,000 Next Generation Starlink Satellites
   SpaceX has asked the FCC to approve the launch of up to 15,000 next-generation satellites. This is a move to upgrade its cellular Starlink service for mobile phones, and there are currently around 650 “direct-cell” Starlink satellites in operation in space.
8. Neuralink launches U.S. clinical trial in October
   Elon Musk’s brain transplant company Nuralink plans to begin clinical trials in the U.S. in October. The trial aims to verify its ability to convert thoughts into text, and it is expected to open up new communication possibilities for people with speech impairments.
9. Uber CEO Proposes Tesla Robotaxi Cooperation
   Uber CEO proposes collaboration to add Tesla Robotaxi to Uber network. He **”We need Uber network access to maximize Robotaxi revenue,” he said, warning Tesla vehicle owners could move to other platforms if competitors provide it.
10. Panasonic aims to expand EV mileage with high-capacity batteries
    Panasonic aims to develop a new high-capacity battery in about two years. The battery is based on technology to remove the anode (anode) from the manufacturing stage and form the lithium metal anode on the initial charge. This can increase the energy density and increase the Tesla Model Y mileage by about 90 miles (145 km).
    Alternatively, it is possible to produce a lighter and cheaper version by reducing the size of the battery pack.