24/9/27 #Tesla News Summary
- Elon Musk References The October 10 Event
This will be one for the history books! - Tesla, Cybertruck Certification Process in South Korea
According to an official from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, Tesla Korea has started the certification process to sell the Cybertruck in Korea. - Tesla Launches Virtual Power Plant With LA Department of Water and Power
Tesla has launched a new Virtual Power Plant (VPP) with the Los Angeles Department of Water Resources and Power (LADWP). Tesla Powerwall owners will be rewarded for their contributions to stabilizing the power grid, and can earn up to $350 per Powerwall. Applications to participate in the program will be available starting today. - U.S. EV Sales Forecast Record Growth In Q3 2024
U.S. EV sales are likely to hit record highs in the third quarter of 2024, according to new data from Cox Automotive. EVs now account for about 9% of total U.S. auto sales. - FCC To Allow More Frequency Bands To SpaceX Starlink
The FCC has allowed SpaceX’s Starlink to offer additional frequency bands for low-orbit satellites, a move approved despite objections from AT&T and Verizon that could significantly improve Starlink’s download speeds. - Starlink to reach 4 million customers in 110 countries
SpaceX announced that Starlink has around 4 million customers in 110 countries. This is up from 3 million in May and 2.3 million in December 2023. SpaceX is expanding its 1 million square foot manufacturing facility in Southern Texas. - Starlink Contributes to Closing the Digital Gap in Africa
SpaceX’s Starlink is bridging the digital divide by providing reliable and affordable internet connectivity in Africa. Starlink boasts speeds over 100 times faster than other internet services. - Rivian CEO Highlights Charging Network Cooperation With Tesla
“Tesla and Rivian engineers are working closely to provide customers with a seamless charging experience,” Rivian’s CEO said of the charging network partnership with Tesla. - Ford Extends Hands-Free Driving Time With BlueCruise Version 1.4 Launch
Ford has released a new version 1.4 of its hands-free driving software, BlueCruise. The update doubles the time a driver places a steering wheel, increasing continuity and safety of driving.