26/4/21 #TeslaNewsSummary
- Tesla Semi Lights Mainstream Media in California…Demonstrate fuel cost savings
DHL said even if the initial purchase cost of the Tesla Semi is high, it is sufficiently recoverable by reducing fuel and maintenance costs in the long run. In fact, 500 miles from California cost around $520 for a diesel truck, while the Tesla Semi can travel the same distance for just $275. - Spain to test Tesla FSD supervised mode without incident
In Spain, 30 Tesla vehicles have been undergoing public road testing in FSD (supervision required) mode since November 2025, and so far, there have been no reports of accidents during the roughly 50,000-mile journey. Authorities have assessed that the Dutch RDW’s decision to approve could be an important first step towards realizing autonomous driving in the EU. - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tesla FSD Mainstream Media Praises
The British Independent published a first-hand review of Tesla Model Y’s FSD in Amsterdam. The reviewer said the vehicle also drove naturally in crowded downtown alleys and cobbled streets, and made a safe ride, giving way to pedestrian and biker users first. With a strong recommendation to “try it for yourself,” it is noted for its balanced mainstream media coverage of FSD. - Sweden’s Tesla strike shows signs of union members leaving
As Sweden’s IF Metall union mandates strike participants to participate in union activities such as picketing and meetings from April 1, some members are protesting. Skepticism about the effectiveness of the strike is growing, with one member saying, “I would rather work for Tesla than stand eight hours a day.” - PG&E, Tesla Officially Approve California V2X Program
In partnership between PG&E and Tesla, Cybertruck, Powershare Gateway, and Universal Wall Connector have qualified for the California Residential Vehicle-Energy Integration (V2X) program. This is California’s first AC-type vehicle-grid connection approval, which allows Cybertruck owners to earn money by powering homes during power outages or selling power during grid events. - ARK Invest Supports $1.75 Trillion Valuation Of SpaceX IPO
ARK Invest said SpaceX’s target IPO enterprise value of $1.75 trillion is a reasonable figure based on the real performance of each of its business segments, including Starlink’s fast growth, reduced launch costs, and xAI mergers. Already, Starlink has more than 10 million subscribers and achieved cash flow break-even in 2023, and ARK said its core businesses are worth enough investment right now, even if all of its early-stage goals, such as lunar bases and orbital data centers, are not realized. - Uber Secures 11.52% Stake in Lucid…Robotic Taxi Cooperation in earnest
Uber took part in Lucid’s $300 million capital raising and acquired an 11.52% stake. At the same time, Uber has expanded its agreement to purchase at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles exclusively for its global robo-taxi service, speeding up its entry into the autonomous mobility market.