Tesla Deliveries Before Announcement, Tesla News Summary
- Scotland requests Tesla Gigafactory bid
Scottish Parliament Member Ash Regan has written to Elon Musk asking him to build a new Tesla “gigafactory” in Scotland. In response, Elon Musk said few companies would want to invest in the UK under the current government. - Tesla expects Q4 vehicle deliveries
Wall Street predicts Tesla will deliver 506,763 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024. - Tesla Recommendation Program Benefits Downbeat
Tesla has officially announced that it will reduce its referral program benefits from Jan. 1, 2024. The amount that the referral receives will be reduced from the current $1,000 to $500. To receive the $1,000 benefit, the referral must be completed by Dec. 31. - New Cybertruck Offers Free SuperCharging for Life
Tesla offers free supercharging for life if you buy the new Foundation Series Cybertruck from stock. The benefits will take effect on orders after Dec. 27, 2024, and are non-transferable. - King County To Buy 120 Tesla Model Ys
King County Metro, Washington, spent $6.43 million to purchase 120 Tesla Model Ys. The vehicles will be used for car-sharing services. - LA Times Criticizes EV Tax Credit
The L.A. Times criticized the federal tax credit for EV purchases as an example of government overreach and economic inequality. It called for the subsidies to end, saying they were inefficient policies that primarily benefit the wealthy. - Falcon 9 successfully launched its 132nd and 133rd launches this year
The Falcon 9 rocket launches in succession from California and Florida, putting 22 Starlink satellites and Astranis’ “From One to Many” missions into orbit. This marks the 132nd and 133rd launches this year. - Alaska Builds Starlink Wi-Fi System
Alaska Maritime Expressway System has installed Starlink from SpaceX on Ferrier as part of a $6.25 million Wi-Fi deployment plan. - Lucid launches new design for mobile app
Lucid has redesigned and launched a mobile app. It offers a more intuitive user experience with a new interface and improved climate control, navigation, and personalization options. - Honda CEO Says Possible Merger With Nissan
Honda CEO Mibe says it’s “difficult” to explain whether the merger with Nissan is a good business decision.