Tesla Cybertruck Updates and FSD Improvements | Weekly News Recap

TLDRThis week's news recap includes updates on the Tesla Cybertruck, improvements to Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, and the expansion of Tesla's battery ecosystem. It also covers Mercedes' revised expectations for EV demand, a new battery storage project using Tesla's Megapack, and a peculiar pie order from a Tesla employee.

Key insights

🚗Tesla is working on a replacement for the Cybertruck's Arrow wheel cover, which may be used as a temporary solution for connectivity issues.

📲Tesla has been addressing the connectivity issues faced by some Cybertruck owners, with button malfunctions and water ingress in certain parts.

🌐Tesla's lack of attention to marketing has been highlighted, as executives become more active on social media platforms.

⚙️Nvidia remains a dominant force in the autonomous driving industry, with many automotive companies relying on their AI infrastructure.

🔋Mercedes has adjusted its expectations for EV demand, citing a lack of charging infrastructure and appealing electric models as the reasons.

Q&A

What improvements is Tesla making to the Cybertruck?

Tesla is working on a replacement for the Cybertruck's wheel cover to address connectivity issues.

Are there any updates on Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology?

Tesla continues to make improvements to its Full Self-Driving technology, with updates expected in Q2.

What are the reasons behind Mercedes' revised expectations for EV demand?

Mercedes cites a lack of charging infrastructure and appealing electric models as the reasons for the adjustment.

What is the latest battery storage project using Tesla's Megapack?

The Scatter Wash project near Phoenix will utilize Tesla's Megapack for over 1 gaw hour of storage capacity.

What is the story behind the peculiar pie order from a Tesla employee?

A Tesla employee reportedly placed an order for 2,000 pies but later canceled the order, causing confusion for the pie shop owner.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Tesla is working on a replacement for the Cybertruck's wheel cover to address connectivity issues.

03:42Nvidia remains a dominant force in the autonomous driving industry, with many automotive companies relying on their AI infrastructure.

07:05Mercedes has adjusted its expectations for EV demand, citing a lack of charging infrastructure and appealing electric models as the reasons.