Tesla News Summary Adjusted For Far-Right
- More than 150 New Model Ys Discovered At Tesla’s Fremont Factory
More than 150 newly improved Model Y vehicles were seen at Tesla’s Fremont plant, suggesting that they could soon be delivered to customers. - Launch Series Model Y Orders In U.S. Start Allocating VINs
Customers who ordered the Launch Series Model Y in the U.S. have begun receiving vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The first shipment will take place soon. - Tesla Seeks Approval For Ride-Sharing Services In California
Tesla has submitted a formal application to the California Public Service Commission (CPUC) to provide ride-sharing services in California. This refers to a model in which Tesla directly operates a fleet of vehicles, the same type of permission Waymo uses. - SpaceX wins FAA approval for 8th Starship test flight
SpaceX has received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval for its eighth Starship test flight. The test flight is scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m. CT. - Elon Musk to “provide Starlink handsets free of charge with emergency support”
“Starlink handsets are provided as emergency support to restore air traffic control connectivity, and there is no taxpayer cost burden,” Elon Musk said. - Waymo, over 200,000 paid robotaxi operations per week
Waymo announced that it is currently offering more than 200,000 paid robo-taxi services per share, up from 150,000 per share in October 2023. - Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra EV faster than Model S Plaid
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has launched a new flagship electric vehicle SU7 Ultra EV. The vehicle boasts faster performance than the Tesla Model S Plaid, and deliveries will begin in China in April 2025.
• Launch Price: $72,990 (RMB 529,900)
• Output: 1,526 horsepower
• 0-60 mph acceleration: 1.98 seconds
• Top speed: 201mph (with proper equipment)
• Battery: 93.7kWh CATL Qilin 2 Battery Pack
• Distance: Up to 385 miles (620 km, based on CLTC)
• Vehicle weight: 2,500 kg
• Nurburgring Holds Record For Fastest 4-Door Sedan
• Vehicle length: 201 inches
• 6,900 orders received in 10 minutes after launch
• Target for production of approximately 300,000 units in 2025