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Tesla China has shared some new photos of the first day of Model Y L deliveries.
September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Tesla China has shared some new photos of the first day of Model Y L deliveries.
Tesla has shared a pic (via Weibo) of the new Model Y L rolling off the production line at their Giga Shanghai factory.
September 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Tesla has shared a pic (via Weibo) of the new Model Y L rolling off the production line at their Giga Shanghai factory.
NEWS: Tesla China has cut the price of their recently launched Model 3 Long Range RWD by $1,400 (USD).
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEWS: Tesla China has cut the price of their recently launched Model 3 Long Range RWD by $1,400 (USD).
Have a great weekend everyone!
August 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Have a great weekend everyone!
Including stage one, there are now 572 @Tesla Megapacks installed in this massive 2.2GWh battery energy storage system in Australia.
(Pic of stage one)
(Pic of stage one)
August 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Including stage one, there are now 572 @Tesla Megapacks installed in this massive 2.2GWh battery energy storage system in Australia.
(Pic of stage one)
(Pic of stage one)
NEWS: Neoen has now completed the second stage of its ~$550 million Collie Battery, adding 341MW/1,363MWh through the installation of 348 @Tesla Megapack units.
August 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
NEWS: Neoen has now completed the second stage of its ~$550 million Collie Battery, adding 341MW/1,363MWh through the installation of 348 @Tesla Megapack units.
• Exclusive Drive Modes, including "Insane" mode.
• Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
• Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
August 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Exclusive Drive Modes, including "Insane" mode.
• Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
• Footwell and door pocket ambient lighting
• Front sport seats with extra bolstering, special piping, heated and ventilated.
• Powered thigh cushion extenders in front seats
• Aluminum brake & accelerator peddle
• Bigger 16" screen with higher resolution (vs 15.4" in non-Performance trims)
• Powered thigh cushion extenders in front seats
• Aluminum brake & accelerator peddle
• Bigger 16" screen with higher resolution (vs 15.4" in non-Performance trims)
August 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
• Front sport seats with extra bolstering, special piping, heated and ventilated.
• Powered thigh cushion extenders in front seats
• Aluminum brake & accelerator peddle
• Bigger 16" screen with higher resolution (vs 15.4" in non-Performance trims)
• Powered thigh cushion extenders in front seats
• Aluminum brake & accelerator peddle
• Bigger 16" screen with higher resolution (vs 15.4" in non-Performance trims)
The new @Tesla Model Y Performance interior:
• Exclusive welcome animation
• Performance badge puddle lights in front doors
• Carbon fiber trim in the door cards & dashboard.
• Exclusive welcome animation
• Performance badge puddle lights in front doors
• Carbon fiber trim in the door cards & dashboard.
August 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The new @Tesla Model Y Performance interior:
• Exclusive welcome animation
• Performance badge puddle lights in front doors
• Carbon fiber trim in the door cards & dashboard.
• Exclusive welcome animation
• Performance badge puddle lights in front doors
• Carbon fiber trim in the door cards & dashboard.
The new Tesla Model Y Performance exterior.
August 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The new Tesla Model Y Performance exterior.
These wheels look awesome
August 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
These wheels look awesome
Additional replacement at copay of $100. (Clock resets every year). OEM glass & Tesla calibration.
August 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Additional replacement at copay of $100. (Clock resets every year). OEM glass & Tesla calibration.
NEWS: Tesla has introduced a monthly windshield protection subscription in the U.S. for the Cybertruck for $35/month.
Cancel anytime. Subscription includes up to one free windshield replacement every 12 months and unlimited chip or minor crack repairs.
Cancel anytime. Subscription includes up to one free windshield replacement every 12 months and unlimited chip or minor crack repairs.
August 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
NEWS: Tesla has introduced a monthly windshield protection subscription in the U.S. for the Cybertruck for $35/month.
Cancel anytime. Subscription includes up to one free windshield replacement every 12 months and unlimited chip or minor crack repairs.
Cancel anytime. Subscription includes up to one free windshield replacement every 12 months and unlimited chip or minor crack repairs.
NEWS: The new Model Y Performance is now available to check out in person at select Tesla stores in Europe.
August 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
NEWS: The new Model Y Performance is now available to check out in person at select Tesla stores in Europe.
• Pie shakes, starting with a vanilla-based one with chunks of apple pie
• Mocha milkshake and an espresso milkshake
Photos of the mushroom sandwich, Ludicrous milkshake and Market Salad below. The Mushroom sandwich and salad are available now.
• Mocha milkshake and an espresso milkshake
Photos of the mushroom sandwich, Ludicrous milkshake and Market Salad below. The Mushroom sandwich and salad are available now.
August 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
• Pie shakes, starting with a vanilla-based one with chunks of apple pie
• Mocha milkshake and an espresso milkshake
Photos of the mushroom sandwich, Ludicrous milkshake and Market Salad below. The Mushroom sandwich and salad are available now.
• Mocha milkshake and an espresso milkshake
Photos of the mushroom sandwich, Ludicrous milkshake and Market Salad below. The Mushroom sandwich and salad are available now.
• Market Salad ($10): Kale and arugula with pickled red onions, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pepitas and gluten free bread crumbs with a side of green goddess dressing
• Ludicrous Milkshake (~$8): Half matcha & half strawberry with a whipped coconut topping.
• Ludicrous Milkshake (~$8): Half matcha & half strawberry with a whipped coconut topping.
August 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
• Market Salad ($10): Kale and arugula with pickled red onions, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pepitas and gluten free bread crumbs with a side of green goddess dressing
• Ludicrous Milkshake (~$8): Half matcha & half strawberry with a whipped coconut topping.
• Ludicrous Milkshake (~$8): Half matcha & half strawberry with a whipped coconut topping.
Tesla is introducing some new menu items at its Hollywood diner this week.
• Vegetarian Country-Pried Portobello Mushroom sandwich ($13): Country fried tamari glazed portobello mushroom, vegan gravy, arugula and dill pickles on a toasted vegan brioche bun.
• Vegetarian Country-Pried Portobello Mushroom sandwich ($13): Country fried tamari glazed portobello mushroom, vegan gravy, arugula and dill pickles on a toasted vegan brioche bun.
August 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Tesla is introducing some new menu items at its Hollywood diner this week.
• Vegetarian Country-Pried Portobello Mushroom sandwich ($13): Country fried tamari glazed portobello mushroom, vegan gravy, arugula and dill pickles on a toasted vegan brioche bun.
• Vegetarian Country-Pried Portobello Mushroom sandwich ($13): Country fried tamari glazed portobello mushroom, vegan gravy, arugula and dill pickles on a toasted vegan brioche bun.
If FSD-S can handle toll booths, it can handle 🇦🇺 streets. Day 16 of asking @AlboMP & @CatherineKingMP to show they understand unnecessarily delaying FSD Supervised in Australia can lead to 100s of PREVENTABLE fatalities. No regulatory blockers & software’s ready!techau.com.au/australias-dep…
August 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If FSD-S can handle toll booths, it can handle 🇦🇺 streets. Day 16 of asking @AlboMP & @CatherineKingMP to show they understand unnecessarily delaying FSD Supervised in Australia can lead to 100s of PREVENTABLE fatalities. No regulatory blockers & software’s ready!techau.com.au/australias-dep…
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An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
The A.I.-Profits Drought and the Lessons of History
Like the steam engine, electricity, and computers, generative artificial intelligence could take longer than expected to transform the economy.
www.newyorker.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
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As a YouTube TV subscriber, this makes me so happy:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Fox and Fox News at Risk of Being Pulled From YouTube TV in Carriage Dispute
Fox began warning customers Monday that its channels could be pulled from YouTube TV on Wednesday unless they reach a new deal soon.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
As a YouTube TV subscriber, this makes me so happy:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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NEW: Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit against Ohio, warning that a new law requiring proof of citizenship for voters registering at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles threatens to disenfranchise thousands of eligible citizens, especially women, older voters and students.
Pro-Voting Groups Sue Ohio Over Proof of Citizenship Law as LaRose Lashes Out
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit against Ohio, warning that a new law requiring proof of citizenship for voters registering at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles threatens to disenfranchise thousands of eligible citizens, especially women, older voters and students.
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Walz: "It boggles my damn mind that in the midst of a military takeover of our cities, the flaunting of the rule of law, that the press finds the need to talk about, 'Oh, there's a division in the Dem Party.' There's a division in my damn house & we're still married and things are good. That's life"
August 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Walz: "It boggles my damn mind that in the midst of a military takeover of our cities, the flaunting of the rule of law, that the press finds the need to talk about, 'Oh, there's a division in the Dem Party.' There's a division in my damn house & we're still married and things are good. That's life"
Waymo says you can now schedule your pickup time for later.
"Set your pickup time, we’ll handle the rest. Now you can plan a ride with Waymo ahead of time, on your terms."
"Set your pickup time, we’ll handle the rest. Now you can plan a ride with Waymo ahead of time, on your terms."
August 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Waymo says you can now schedule your pickup time for later.
"Set your pickup time, we’ll handle the rest. Now you can plan a ride with Waymo ahead of time, on your terms."
"Set your pickup time, we’ll handle the rest. Now you can plan a ride with Waymo ahead of time, on your terms."
Let’s light this candle!
August 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Let’s light this candle!