Tesla Supercharger vandalized with frozen cables and anti-Musk imagery amid Sweden union dispute

Tesla’s Supercharger site in Vansbro, Sweden, was vandalized during peak winter travel weeks. Images shared to local media showed frozen charging cables and a banner reading “Go home Elon,” which was complete with a graphic of Musk’s controversial gesture.  The incident comes amid Tesla’s ongoing labor dispute with IF Metall, which has been striking against … Read more

Elon Musk’s Neuralink sparks BCI race in China

Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, is helping spark a surge of brain-computer interface (BCI) development in China, where startups are moving quickly into human trials with strong state backing.  One of the most prominent is NeuroXess, which launched in 2021 and is already testing implants in patients. Neuralink’s clinical work and public demonstrations have drawn … Read more

Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim will undergo massive change in ten days, Musk says

Tesla’s new Cybertruck trim has already gotten the axe from CEO Elon Musk, who said the All-Wheel-Drive configuration of the all-electric pickup will only be available “for the next ten days.” Musk could mean the price, which is $59,990, or the availability of the trim altogether. Last night, Tesla launched the All-Wheel-Drive configuration of the … Read more

Tesla wins FCC approval for wireless Cybercab charging system

Tesla has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio technology in its wireless EV charging system.  The decision grants Tesla a waiver that allows the Cybercab’s wireless charging system to be installed on fixed outdoor equipment. This effectively clears a regulatory hurdle for the company’s planned wireless charging pad … Read more

Elon Musk’s xAI Secures $3B Investment From Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN

Saudi artificial intelligence firm HUMAIN has confirmed a $3 billion Series E investment in xAI just weeks before the startup’s merger with SpaceX. The transaction converts HUMAIN’s xAI stake into SpaceX shares, positioning the Saudi-backed firm as a significant minority shareholder in the newly combined entity. The investment gives HUMAIN exposure to what has been … Read more

Tesla Giga Berlin plant manager faces defamation probe after IG Metall union complaint

Tesla’s Giga Berlin plant manager is now under investigation after a complaint from trade union IG Metall, escalating tensions ahead of next month’s works council elections.  Prosecutors in Frankfurt (Oder) confirmed they have opened a defamation probe into Gigafactory Berlin plant manager André Thierig, as per a report from rbb24. A spokesperson for the Frankfurt … Read more

Tesla avoids California sales suspension after DMV review

Tesla will not face a 30-day sales suspension in California after the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stated that the company has come into compliance regarding the marketing of its automated-driving features.  The agency confirmed Tuesday that Tesla has taken “corrective action” following a prior ruling over how it promoted Autopilot and Full Self-Driving … Read more