Tesla nears closure of Full Self-Driving purchasing option

Tesla is nearing the closure of its Full Self-Driving outright purchasing option, which will be removed on February 14, meaning Saturday will be the last time it can be bought as a non-subscription. Tesla is aiming to move its Full Self-Driving suite to a subscription-only platform, a move that will enable people to only pay … Read more

Elon Musk’s Boring Company selected for Universal Orlando tunnel project

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has been selected for a proposed underground transit system connecting Universal Orlando Resort and the newly opened Universal Epic Universe.  The underground transport tunnel is designed to address the persistent gridlock surrounding International Drive.  As noted in a blooloop report, Universal’s Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District approved … Read more

Elon Musk’s xAI plants flag in Bellevue AI hotspot

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has leased a full floor at Lincoln Square South in downtown Bellevue, WA, as per city permit filings.  The lease places xAI’s new office in one of the region’s fastest-growing tech hubs. Public records indicate that xAI leased roughly 24,800 square feet in Lincoln Square South. The location was … Read more

SpaceX blocks unauthorized Starlink terminals used by Russian troops

SpaceX has taken steps to block unauthorized use of its Starlink satellite internet network, a move Ukrainian officials stated is already disrupting Russian military communications.  Russian units lose a key communications tool As per a report from The Guardian, Ukrainian defense officials have confirmed that Starlink terminals believed to be used by Russian troops were … Read more

SpaceX secures win as US labor board drops oversight case

SpaceX scored a legal victory after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided to dismiss a case which accused the company of terminating engineers who were involved in an open letter against founder Elon Musk.  The NLRB confirmed that it no longer has jurisdiction over SpaceX. The update was initially shared by Bloomberg News, which … Read more

Tesla exec: Preparations underway but no firm timeline yet for FSD rollout in China

Tesla has not set a specific launch date for Full Self-Driving in China, despite the company’s ongoing preparations for a local FSD rollout.  The information was related by Tesla China Vice President Grace Tao in a comment to local media. Tesla China prepares FSD infrastructure Speaking in a recent media interview, the executive confirmed that … Read more

Tesla Semi lines up for $165M in California incentives ahead of mass production

Tesla is reportedly positioned to receive roughly $165 million in California clean-truck incentives for its Semi. The update was initially reported by The Los Angeles Times. As per the Times, the Tesla Semi’s funding will come from California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Incentive Project (HVIP), which was designed to accelerate the adoption of … Read more