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The first Terafab test chip is planned to be produced in May or June 2027, with mass production by the third quarter of 2028. Tesla is also preparing Optimus deliveries and the launch of Cybercabs in new cities.
The United States Grand Prix will take place in Austin on October 23–25. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points and could clinch the title this Sunday.
Boring Co. is developing a tunnel between Austin and San Antonio to cut the journey to less than 30 minutes. The company has raised $3 billion.
A plane carrying players from the Amarillo club crashed near Wimberley, killing five people. NTSB and FAA investigators are currently determining the cause of the accident.
Musk's team is negotiating with equipment suppliers and Samsung to launch chip production. The Terafab project is expected to provide terawatts of power.
Elon Musk announced the Terafab complex in Austin for electric vehicles and satellites. The project will provide its own production of microchips and AI processors.
In Austin, Texas, two people were killed and 14 injured in a shooting near a beer garden. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism; the suspect was shot dead by police.
Tesla is investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, despite a failed shareholder vote. This will allow the integration of neural networks into physical products and accelerate the development of robotaxis.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company expects to receive approval for the use of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe and China as early as next month. This decision could be key to increasing the company's software revenue amid a general slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
Tesla demonstrated its humanoid robot Optimus at a Christmas market in Berlin, where it handed out popcorn. Although Tesla did not comment on whether the robot was operating autonomously, Elon Musk predicts that the company's future lies in self-driving "robotaxis" and humanoid robots.
Tesla shares reached an all-time high of $489. 88 on December 16, up 3.1% for the day. The company's market value rose to $1.63 trillion, and Elon Musk's fortune reached $684 billion.
Tesla is recalling 12,963 Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in the US due to a potential battery defect. This could lead to a sudden loss of engine power, increasing the risk of an accident.
Tesla reported three accidents involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, which occurred within the first month of operation. The company, which has only about 12 vehicles in its fleet, has classified most of the details of the incidents.
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV will have a wireless charging option using an induction platform. The system operates with 90% efficiency and charges the car as fast as a cable up to 11 kW.
Tesla's Robotaxi app is now available to all iPhone users. The company is expanding services beyond Austin, Texas.
In Austin, Texas, three people died as a result of a shooting near a Target store. Police detained a 32-year-old suspect after a chase and the theft of two cars.
In central Texas, a search operation is ongoing for the sixth day after a sudden flood on July 4. 109 people have died, and over 160 are missing, mostly in Kerr County.
Rains continue in some parts of Texas, where five million people in the central region, including San Angelo and Austin, remain at risk of flooding. US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County due to intense rainfall.
Heavy rains caused floods in Texas Hill Country, leading to the death of 24 people and the disappearance of dozens, including over 20 girls from a summer camp. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll may rise.
A Tesla Model Y electric car independently drove from the factory to a customer's home in Austin, Texas, without a driver or remote control. The trip, which covered city roads and highways, demonstrates the company's progress in autonomous driving.
Tesla's Robotaxi service, launched in Austin, has encountered regular incidents, including driving errors and unpredictable stops. Reddit users have recorded 11 videos of robotaxi malfunctions.
Amber Heard returns to acting for the first time in two years after the Johnny Depp scandal. She will star in Jeremy O'Harris's play "Spirit of the People", which will be her stage debut.
The US federal regulator has contacted Tesla regarding documented traffic violations by its self-driving taxis. The company lags behind competitors by relying solely on cameras, raising questions about the safety of the technology.
Tesla launched limited testing of its Robotaxi service on June 22 in Texas, allowing rides only to invited individuals accompanied by "safety monitors. " The service uses adapted Model Y vehicles and operates in a restricted area, while the full-fledged Cybercab model is not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Tesla is launching its first robotaxi service in Austin with a limited fleet of vehicles and only in certain areas. The project aims to restore investor confidence and the market after falling sales, relying on autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
Tesla is launching a Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with a "safety monitor" in the front seat, Electrek reports. The service, which will operate from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, will not operate in "adverse weather."
Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to postpone the launch of robotaxis in Austin until September due to a new autonomous driving law. They are asking the company to provide proof of compliance with the law if the launch takes place this month.
The Trump administration has eased requirements for unmanned vehicles, which facilitates the launch of Tesla Cybercab. The company plans to expand the robotaxi fleet in Austin, using Model Y and Cybercab.
Tesla showed a video of a self-driving Model Y car in Austin. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in the capital of Texas as early as June 12.
Donald Trump hosted a closed event for 220 crypto investors who bought his memecoin. This has raised concerns about potential corruption and using his position for enrichment.