26/5/15 #Tesla News Summary

1. Tesla Applies For License Of Cybercap Exclusive Car Wash And Maintenance Facility In Las Vegas
   Tesla has applied for permission to build a robotaxi-only maintenance hub in Clark County, Las Vegas. The filing on May 12 states “Tesla Center Cybercap Phase 2 Car Wash” and includes improvements to both internal and external facilities, including the construction of car wash enclosures, the relocation of tire service equipment, and the installation of power raceways. This move is interpreted as a move to have a full-service maintenance system specialized in operating self-driving vehicle fleets.
2. Tesla FSD-enabled free-to-go service on trial in German rural areas
   Two Tesla Model Ys with supervised (FSD) are running free of charge for rural residents who have difficulty accessing public transportation in the Eifel region of Germany. The vehicles, manufactured in Giga Berlin, are primarily aimed at transporting students and the elderly, and have received positive responses from passengers saying they “feel safer than direct driving.”
3. 64th Large Supercharger Opens in Jin, Nevada
   A large supercharger with 64 chargers opened in Jean, Nevada, the United States. Includes a trailer-friendly stall, with a maximum charging speed of 325 kW and a base rate of $0.46 per kWh for Tesla owners.
4. Uber Publicly Criticizes Robotaxi Partner Waymo
   Uber and its executives are continuing to publicly criticize Waymo, its self-driving partner. While questioning Waymo’s deployment strategy and technology, it is also sending warning messages to self-driving companies in their attempts to expand their presence. Some executives have even directly shared negative videos about Waymo on social media.
5. Panasonic raises EV battery outlook on recovery in Tesla sales
   Panasonic raised its EV battery business outlook based on Tesla’s rebound in market share. “Despite a major overhaul of the model lineup, full-year demand in 2026 will exceed previous expectations,” the company said.
6. Honda withdraws formula for 2040 target for full electrification
   Honda has officially abandoned its previous goal of electrifying all vehicles by 2040. The CEO said, “We withdrew our goal because we thought it was not realistic,” which is noted as a decision in line with global automakers’ readjustment of electrification plans.