Tesla Seeks First Test Run Of ‘Cybercap’ On Austin Public Road

25/12/19 #TaslaNews Summary

1. Tesla Seeks First Test Run Of ‘Cybercap’ On Austin Public Road
   Tesla’s driverless robotaxi concept vehicle, Cybercab, has been spotted test-driving for the first time on a public road in Austin, Texas. This is interpreted as a sign that Tesla’s commercialization of fully autonomous driving and robotaxi has entered the verification stage in the actual road environment.
2. Tesla-SPIE signs three-year cooperation deal for Europe’s large battery storage project
   Tesla has signed a three-year formal partnership agreement with European engineering firm SPIE in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) space.
   The deal will include a $1.4GWh BESS project worth about $366 million in the Netherlands, as well as projects in France (100MW/200MWh) and Belgium (50MW/200MWh, utilizing 53 Megapacks).
3. Tesla Opens Third Supercharger Station In India
   Tesla has officially opened its third Supercharger charging station in India, a move seen as supporting Tesla’s future entry into the Indian market and expansion of services, along with the expansion of its EV infrastructure.
4. Tesla Megapack Project Proposes $140M In Ripon, California
   An approximately $140 million Tesla Megapack-based battery storage project has been proposed in Ripon, California.
   The local Department of Planning and Economic Development has launched an official review process for the project to store approximately 150 Tesla megapacks outdoors in the heavy industrial area (M2) (indicated as Megascack in writing).
5. Trump signs executive order for large-scale space strategy, including advancement to the moon and Mars
   Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that significantly strengthened the U.S. space strategy.
   The order includes ▲ Americans’ return to the moon by 2028 ▲ Construction of a permanent lunar base by 2030 ▲ Preparation for Mars exploration ▲ Expansion of commercial launches and cost savings ▲ Defense of next-generation space-based missiles ▲ Response to low-orbit and lunar-orbit threats ▲ Fostering a private space economy ▲ Attracting more than $50 billion in new investment by 2028.
6. OpenAI seeks to attract more than $100 billion in investment with an enterprise value of $750 billion
   OpenAI is reportedly seeking to attract more than $100 billion worth of new investment based on a $750 billion valuation by raising its corporate value, which was previously discussed at $500 billion. This is a move that reflects OpenAI’s status in the global AI industry and its long-term growth expectations.