Always a crisis is basically a life, Tesla news recap

1. Grok 4 Releases This Wednesday Night
   AI Chatbot Grok 4 officially launches this Wednesday night.
2. $7,500 EV Tax Credit Must Be Delivered By Sept. 30
   If you wish to receive the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit in the United States, your vehicle must actually be delivered by September 30, 2025, and you will not be able to benefit by simply ordering by that date. From October 1, 2025, the tax credit will officially end completely.
3. Tesla Sends Robotaxi Experience Survey
   Tesla is sending out a survey on its experience with robo-taxi to customers who can use the robo-taxi app.
4. Neoen Proposes World’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Facility
   Neoen has proposed a large 3.2GWh battery energy storage facility in Australia. The facility will be built alongside 149 turbines next to the 1.2GW wind farm, with Tesla considered the main supplier. Neoen has submitted an environmental impact statement in 2026, with the company aiming to start construction in 2028 or 2029.
5. Queensland, Australia completes Tesla Megapack battery facility
   A $175 million Tesla Megapack battery energy storage facility has been completed in Queensland, Australia. The battery can power about 101,000 homes for two hours and is expected to contribute to a reduction in electricity bills.
6. Tesla Sweden officially clarifies over Model 3 break controversy
   Tesla Sweden said the car magazine’s claims of a new Model 3 brake failure did not meet its data and safety rating, and said it would directly investigate the vehicles used in the test. It also stressed that the Model 3 was recognized for its highest safety in the latest European NCAP evaluation, with a 5-point and 90% overall score.
7. Mercedes to fall 9% in Q2 sales
   Mercedes said car and van sales fell 9% in the second quarter. The impact of the tariffs was heavy, with overall deliveries down 547,100 and battery electric vehicle sales down 18% to just 41,900.
8. Nissan delays launch of two U.S.-made EVs by one year
   Nissan has decided to delay the rollout of two electric vehicles produced in the U.S. by a year due to a reduction in federal subsidies.