Expectations From One To Ten, Tesla News Summary
- Elon Musk Signs Change In Self-Driving Awareness Of Tesla
Elon Musk says critics will shift from claiming that “Tesla autonomous driving is fake” to claiming that “Tesla autonomous driving is unfairly excellent.” - Tesla Robotaxi Service Area, Larger Than Competitors
Musk said Tesla’s robo-taxi service area is already wider than its rivals in Austin and the Bay Area. - New Model Y Long Range Unveiled in China
New Model Y Long Range (L) has been spotted in China in full disclosure without camouflage. - Tesla Announces Position On Logistics Truck Fire Accident
Tesla confirmed that the third-party logistics ICE semi-truck caught fire first and that Tesla vehicles were not the cause. The driver is safe and we will replace our customer vehicles as soon as possible, said supply chain vice president Roshan Thomas. - Model 3 Long Range RWD Driving Range Slightly Adjustable
Tesla has adjusted the EPA mileage for its Model 3 Long Range RWD from 363 miles to 357 miles, and is guiding orders of the changes. - Mexico’s Jalisco State Police Introduces 3 Cybertrucks
The Jalisco State Police has introduced three more Cybertrucks as patrol cars. The vehicles will be used as mobile information units equipped with advanced equipment and will be used to strengthen security against the 2026 FIFA World Cup. - Tesla Secures More Than 700 Additional Car Vehicles
Over the past two weeks, Tesla has added more than 700 Loaner vehicles across the U.S., and is also working on improvements to increase customer allocation efficiency. - Tesla Ends Sept. 0% Interest-Free Installment Promotion Including FSD
Tesla announced the end of its 0% APR promotion with FSD, which was offered with Model 3 purchases in the U.S., on Sept. 1. The move follows the end of its free supercharged one-year benefits and inventory vehicle upgrade promotion, which ends on Aug. 18. - Starlink to support additional areas affected by wildfires in Canada
Starlink is offering an additional one-month free service to existing and new customers for residents in bushfire-affected areas in Canada. - Former Waymo CEO Criticizes Tesla Robotaxi
Former Waymo CEO John Kraftchik criticized Tesla’s concept of a robotaxi, saying, “If there’s an employee in the car, it’s not a robotaxi.” Waymo had deployed safety drivers in Arizona in 2019, launching an “early rider program.” - Trump administration resumes support for EV charger installation
The Trump administration lifted funding that had been suspended for six months and resumed a program to install EV fast chargers on highways nationwide. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said he opposes the subsidy policy but would “respect the decision of Congress and enforce the funds.”