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Tesla Weighs a Tri-Motor Model 3 Plaid, but Roadster Priority Keeps It Long-Term
technology1 day ago

Tesla Weighs a Tri-Motor Model 3 Plaid, but Roadster Priority Keeps It Long-Term

Tesla engineering chief Lars Moravy says a third, carbon-sleeved motor could theoretically be added to the Model 3 Plaid, but fitting three motors into the Model 3’s rear is a tight engineering challenge. The project is described as a “work for reward,” with current focus on the next-generation Roadster; if pursued, the tri-motor setup would likely come later, potentially trickling down to the fleet after Roadster production.

via Not a Tesla App|
#model-3#plaid#roadster
Texas Cybertruck Submerges in Grapevine Lake During Wade-Mode Test
technology3 days ago

Texas Cybertruck Submerges in Grapevine Lake During Wade-Mode Test

In Grapevine, Texas, a man drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test Wade Mode, fled with passengers (German tourists), and was arrested after water-rescue teams retrieved the vehicle; authorities cited charges including operating a vehicle in a closed section of park/lake and water-safety equipment violations, noting this is part of a string of Cybertruck mishaps.

via 404 Media|
#arrest#cybertruck#grapevine-lake
Elon Musk's corporate web: SpaceX's S-1 uncovers hundreds of millions in internal deals
business4 days ago

Elon Musk's corporate web: SpaceX's S-1 uncovers hundreds of millions in internal deals

SpaceX's S-1 filing reveals Elon Musk's companies paid each other hundreds of millions of dollars last year, including SpaceX paying Tesla $144 million and xAI paying Tesla $506 million, with total intercompany spending around $650–$660 million. The transactions cover Megapack battery projects, Cybertrucks, aircraft use, office space, and security, plus tunnel work by The Boring Company. Tesla even owns a stake in SpaceX, underscoring a deeply interconnected ecosystem that the filing says could benefit investors despite potential conflicts of interest. The document also hints at ongoing collaboration on initiatives like Macrohard and Terafab, signaling a long-term strategic relationship.

via Business Insider|
#business#elon-musk#intercompany-transactions
Texas Cybertruck Wade-Mode Test Ends with Bricked Truck and Arrest
technology4 days ago

Texas Cybertruck Wade-Mode Test Ends with Bricked Truck and Arrest

A Texas Cybertruck owner intentionally tested Wade Mode by driving into Grapevine Lake, the truck flooded and bricked, and the driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, was arrested for operating a vehicle in a closed section of the lake and multiple water-safety violations, including lacking a valid boat registration. Wade Mode is designed to keep the vehicle’s components out of water for depths up to about 32 inches, but the video showed the tires submerged; authorities warn against driving vehicles into waterways and remind users to read the manual before attempting such stunts.

via Jalopnik|
#arrest#cybertruck#grapevine-lake
SpaceX-Tesla merger whispers spark mixed bets on timing
business4 days ago

SpaceX-Tesla merger whispers spark mixed bets on timing

Speculation about a SpaceX-Tesla merger is buoyant in some circles (Wedbush’s Dan Ives sees a tie-up by next year) but markets are split, with Kalshi traders pricing much lower odds. Timing has swung wildly as investors weigh Musk’s AI ambitions and projects like Terafab; no deal has been announced and any intercompany agreement would require approval.

via CNBC|
#ai#business#merger
Texas Driver Tests Wade Mode as Cybertruck is Recovered from Lake
technology5 days ago

Texas Driver Tests Wade Mode as Cybertruck is Recovered from Lake

In Grapevine, Texas, a driver intentionally drove a Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test the vehicle’s Wade Mode; the car flooded and had to be recovered, with the driver and passengers abandoning it before being arrested on park-entry and water-safety violations. Wade Mode lets the vehicle drive through shallow water up to about 32 inches at slow speeds, with warnings about depth and speed.

via The Guardian|
#arrest#cybertruck#technology
Texas man arrested after intentionally driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test Wade Mode
technology6 days ago

Texas man arrested after intentionally driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test Wade Mode

A Texas man was arrested after deliberately driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to use Wade Mode; the vehicle became waterlogged and had to be recovered, with charges for operating in a closed section of the lake and water-safety violations. Wade Mode allows driving through shallow water up to about 32 inches, but raises safety and legal concerns.

via BBC|
#cybertruck#grapevine-lake#technology
California Subsidies Steer Tesla Semi Launch Despite Musk’s Critiques
business7 days ago

California Subsidies Steer Tesla Semi Launch Despite Musk’s Critiques

Tesla’s Semi is being propelled into its biggest early market by California’s generous incentives—HVIP vouchers, the new Clean Fuel Reward program, and utility/port rebates—that can cover a large share of the truck’s $250k–$290k price. Stacking funds (funded by cap-and-trade and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard) could cover up to about 90% of costs, helping sales in California even as Musk publicly questions subsidies. While this boosts demand amid rising diesel prices and a sizable trucking sector, long-haul charging infrastructure remains a hurdle.

via Forbes|
#business#california#elon-musk
Tesla nudges Model Y prices higher as margins tighten
business8 days ago

Tesla nudges Model Y prices higher as margins tighten

Tesla raised prices on higher-end Model Y trims in the U.S. for the first time in two years: Premium RWD and Premium AWD each +$1,000, and the Performance variant +$500, while entry-level trims stay at $39,990 and $41,990. The move aligns with a shift toward higher margins as demand stabilizes and comes alongside new paint colors and signals for a future Model Y L three-row version.

via Not a Tesla App|
#business#electric-vehicles#model-y
Tesla Ends Model S/X Era to Fuel Optimus Ambition
technology14 days ago

Tesla Ends Model S/X Era to Fuel Optimus Ambition

Tesla has officially ended Model S and Model X production at Fremont to shift capacity toward its Optimus humanoid-robot project, citing years of declining sales; Model 3 and Cybertruck will continue, with a future second-gen Roadster teased. The company issued limited 'Signature Edition' send-offs for the S Plaid (250 units) and X (100 units) at $159,420, though a May 12 delivery event was postponed.

via Road & Track|
#fremont-factory#model-s#model-x
Nadella to Testify in Musk–OpenAI Trial as Microsoft’s OpenAI Ties Are Examined
business15 days ago

Nadella to Testify in Musk–OpenAI Trial as Microsoft’s OpenAI Ties Are Examined

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to testify in a California federal court as Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI intensifies, with Musk alleging Microsoft knew about OpenAI’s pivot from nonprofit to for-profit; Microsoft argues it did not breach any charitable trust and notes Nadella’s testimony will be followed by OpenAI’s Sam Altman as a jury weighs liability ahead of a final ruling.

via TipRanks|
#business#elon-musk#microsoft
Tesla's Cybertruck hits a literal recall as wheels crack on the road
technology15 days ago

Tesla's Cybertruck hits a literal recall as wheels crack on the road

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels after the NHTSA finds cracks in wheel rotors that can detach from the hub, a problem that coincides with a continuing sales slump (roughly 173 units sold 2024–2026; 2024: ~38,965 sold by Kelley Blue Book, 2025: ~20,237; Q1 2026 shows a 48% YoY drop). The recall adds to broader quality concerns and is discussed alongside other issues like windshield wipers, inverters, TPMS, backup cameras, and steel panels that could fall off, with analysts pointing to weak demand and Musk’s political/global ties as factors influencing Cybertruck sales.)

via Mashable|
#cybertruck#nhtsa#recall