7 Tesla Good News Stories You May Have Missed

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A handful of Tesla tales have come up in current weeks that I nearly coated, that appeared value overlaying, however in the long run that simply didn’t stimulate sufficient for a full story. After operating throughout a number of extra tales, I made a decision I’d simply briefly cowl all of them in a few mixed articles. This text is specializing in the “good news” Tesla tales.

1. Tesla outsold Audi in 2024

Regardless of shedding gross sales 12 months over 12 months, for the primary time ever, Tesla outsold Audi in 2024. Tesla went from promoting barely fewer autos than Audi in 2023 to promoting barely greater than Audi in 2024 (1.79 million versus 1.67 million). In fact, since Tesla’s gross sales dropped, that does imply that Audi’s gross sales simply dropped extra. I think about I might have gotten round to noticing this quickly whereas combing by means of automaker gross sales updates, however a nod to Bloomberg for noticing it first.

2. Tesla’s Semi manufacturing unit is shifting alongside

Whereas it has taken years to get the Tesla Semi from its unveiling to one thing like critical manufacturing, it appears we’re shut. One of the best signal in the meanwhile is growth at Tesla’s first gigafactory, in Nevada, with a purpose to make house for and gear up for Semi manufacturing. You may see the progress within the following drone video:

3. Tesla Semi testing with twin tandem trailers

For seemingly the primary time in all these years because the Semi was launched, it’s been noticed testing with twin tandem trailers. That means issues are certainly progressing and shifting alongside properly with the Semi and its capabilities or specs might be enhancing. Maybe.

Tesla Semi First – Two Tesla semi’s pulling tandem trailers. I see a lot of Tesla semi’s round Giga Nevada however this can be a first.
Tesla is now testing tandem trailer configuration. Triples are authorized in Nevada. Most likely gained’t be lengthy till we see them testing them. pic.twitter.com/Nnmh2VaVKQ

— Zanegler (@HinrichsZane) January 5, 2025

4. Tesla might get greater than a billion {dollars} from different automakers in Europe for carbon credit in 2025

Necessities for automakers to chop emissions are choosing up in 2025. Consequently, some automakers are anticipated to want to purchase carbon credit, or extra carbon credit, from automakers producing numerous electrical autos. Naturally, the largest winner from that’s in all probability going to be Tesla, and a few are projecting that Tesla might earn over $1 billion from that this 12 months. Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru are reportedly planning to pool with Tesla with a purpose to keep away from massive fines. UBS analysts conclude, “Tesla’s compensation could even exceed €1 billion if it monetizes its entire long CO2 position.” Although, admittedly, particulars on Tesla’s accessible carbon credit are hazy, so we don’t actually know what 2025 will usher in that regard.

5. Tesla opens components catalog to public

In a transfer that ought to assist others, considerably, to restore Tesla autos independently, Tesla has opened up its Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) to the general public. If this rings a bell and looks like very outdated information, word that Tesla opened up the EPC to Tesla house owners a very long time in the past — however solely relating to viewing, not buying components. Opening up buying lastly, considerably, brings Tesla into the “Right to Repair” enviornment. Nonetheless, there are nonetheless limits to what could be bought.

6. Tesla in talks with Austin to check autonomous robotaxis

In accordance with emails obtained by BloombergTesla is in talks with town of Austin in Texas to start out robotaxi testing there. This matches with what Elon Musk has mentioned beforehand in regards to the firm’s intention to start out testing robotaxis in California and Texas in 2025. In fact, that doesn’t imply Tesla “Full Self Driving” (FSD) is near prepared for robotaxi operations — Waymo engaged in testing for years earlier than launching business service with passengers. Nonetheless, it’s a step in that route a minimum of.

7. Tesla climate radar rolled out

Tesla had the brilliant concept of exhibiting climate radar on Tesla navigation screens for drivers who wish to use that. It initially solely rolled out to vehicles with the AMD Ryzen processor in early December, after which was added for vehicles with Intel processors a bit later within the month.

Wow, cool function added to Tesla that I didn’t know was there. Lively precipitation map radar. So good to see what is anticipated on a visit! Calling for freezing rain right this moment and this function made my day. pic.twitter.com/GpbwfUApeT

— Dave Simek (@davesimek) December 18, 2024

In case you missed this, Tesla’s Climate Radar function is now accessible on Intel Mannequin 3 and Mannequin Y autos.

Particularshttps://t.co/3w2Z8OVXaC

Video under of the climate radar operating on Intel: pic.twitter.com/kecXkoxueV

— Not a Tesla App (@NotATeslaApp) December 20, 2024

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