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Tesla Giga Texas Expands Cybercab Production with New Castings, Targets 2026 Rollout

Today, Sawyer Merritt shared images on X revealing Tesla’s Giga Texas facility preparing for Cybercab production, with casting racks labeled “CTTX” (Cybertruck Texas) and “RTTX” (Robotaxi Texas). Joe Tegtmeyer also posted photos showing new castings distinct from Model Y and Cybertruck designs, hinting at Tesla’s next-gen autonomous vehicle components. This development signals Tesla’s push toward…

EV Tensions Rise: EU Launches Subsidy Probe, China Reacts Strongly
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Saudi Aramco Partners with China’s EV Giant BYD to Advance Electric Vehicle Technology

On April 21, 2025, Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, announced a groundbreaking joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore new energy vehicle technologies. The deal, signed through Aramco’s subsidiary Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), marks a significant step in the kingdom’s push toward cleaner mobility, aligning with its…

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Tesla Delays U.S. Launch of Affordable Model Y, Targets 250,000 Units in 2026: Sources

Tesla has delayed the U.S. production launch of a more affordable version of its best-selling Model Y electric SUV, sources familiar with the matter have revealed. The rollout of this lower-cost vehicle, internally codenamed E41, was initially set for the first half of 2025 but has been pushed back to a window spanning the third…

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Tesla Faces California Lawsuit Alleging Odometer Manipulation to Dodge Warranty Repairs

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses Tesla of deliberately inflating odometer readings in its electric vehicles (EVs) to prematurely expire warranties and avoid repair costs, raising serious questions about the automaker’s software-driven mileage tracking system. The case, led by plaintiff Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometer algorithms misrepresent actual distances travele

Hyundai's Georgia EV Plant Kicks Off Production Ahead of Schedule
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Hyundai Halts EV Production in South Korea Amid Slow Demand and U.S. Tariffs

On April 17, 2025, Reuters reported a significant shift in Hyundai Motor’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, citing South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to temporarily suspend production of some EVs at its Ulsan complex due to sluggish demand and newly imposed U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles. This decision, set to impact production…

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2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh: A Comprehensive Overhaul Revealed in Sawyer Merritt’s Video

Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt released a detailed video walkthrough of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, unveiling a sweeping set of upgrades that redefine the world’s best-selling electric SUV. Far from a minor facelift, the Juniper introduces over 90 enhancements, from aerodynamic tweaks to a quieter cabin and advanced safety features, as Merritt meticulously…

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