Up and Down Tesla News Summary

1. Elon Musk Rebutters Media Reports With Drug Test Results
   Elon Musk unveiled the results of his second drug test on June 11, 2025. The test is to check the hair for long-term drug exposure, and all results are normal. The hair test can determine whether the drug was used up to 90 days in advance, providing strong evidence to refute some media reports that Musk used the drug during that time.
2. Tesla expects to break sales records in Norway
   Tesla’s vehicle sales in Norway are growing fast. Although its share of global sales is still small, unlike most European countries, Norway is likely to set a new monthly sales record.
3. Elon Musk Forewarns Next Generation Design Of Humanoid Robot Optimus
   Elon Musk has said that the next generation of Optimus robots will reflect several improvements. He didn’t go into specifics, but he’s looking forward to progress in both hardware and software.
4. Tesla Launches $28M Mega Pack System In Scotland
   Tesla has formally launched a $28 million megapack battery energy storage system in Scotland, which is seen as part of its expansion of renewable energy storage infrastructure.
5. Tesla Offers Additional Discounts On Cybertruck In Colorado
   In an email, Tesla informed Colorado residents that it is offering up to $3,850 in additional discounts on new Cybertruck purchases. This, combined with the existing $7,500 federal EV credit, will allow the Cybertruck Long Range model to be purchased for $58,640.
6. Tesla Model Y Officially Launches Taiwan
   Tesla today officially launched its new Model Y in Taiwan. In addition, a 500kW V4 Supercharger will also be introduced in the Taiwanese market in the second half of 2025.
7. Newport, Kentucky Introduces Additional Tesla Electric Police Vehicles
   Building on the success of its EV pilot program, the city of Newport, Kentucky, has decided to introduce four more Tesla Model Y vehicles. Through this, it plans to further expand operations of its electric police vehicles.
8. SpaceX is preparing for Starship’s 10th test flight
   According to the FAA’s recommendation, SpaceX could conduct its 10th test flight of Starship as early as June 29. The test is expected to be a major milestone in the development of next-generation space vehicles.
9. China warns EV makers of excessive price competition
   The Beijing government recently issued a stern warning to 16 major electric vehicle makers, including BYD, Nio and SAIC, to refrain from competing in excessive price cuts. The Chinese electric vehicle market is now saturated by slowing growth and over-competition, which has weighed on the industry as a whole.
10. Amazon’s Zoox Officially Opens Robotaxi Production Facility
    Amazon-owned Zoox announced today that it has officially opened its first robo-taxi back-to-back production facility. More than 20 vehicles are currently being tested in several U.S. cities, with plans to expand to San Francisco after launching commercial services in Las Vegas this year.