This Week in TSLA: Elon Musk Teases Tesla Roadster, FSD's Brussels Speed Limit Violations, And More
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Tesla teased its new Roadster with an Oct. 1 reveal date and confirmed Semi truck volume production has started. Meanwhile, Tesla's FSD system faced scrutiny in Brussels for exceeding speed limits on 55% of test segments ahead of potential EU regulations. Additionally, Musk highlighted the Cybercab's domestically sourced battery cathode amid tariffs, announced Grok AI integration into vehicles, and noted that legacy automakers like GM and Ford are unlikely to license Tesla's FSD technology.
From a new teaser for the upcoming Roadster to the commencement of Semi truck volume production, to the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system exceeding speed limits in Brussels, let’s take a look at the top stories from the past week for Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA).
Tesla Teases New Roadster
Tesla has dropped a new teaser for its much-anticipated Roadster high-performance EV. The teaser showcases what appears to be an LED light bar at the front of the vehicle, with a cryptic message from Tesla saying, "See you next week." The reveal is set for Oct. 1. Additionally, Musk confirmed that the Semi Truck volume production has commenced. Read the full article here.
FSD Exceeds Speed Limits
Tesla’s FSD system has come under scrutiny after it exceeded the legal speed limit on 55% of the Brussels road segments in a newly published test. This comes just before a possible EU vote that could determine the system’s operation across Europe. Read the full article here.
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Cybercab’s Locally Sourced Cathode
Amid President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, Musk has touted the domestically sourced cathode used in the Cybercab’s battery, reaffirming Tesla’s commitment to domestic production. The first Cybercab with locally sourced cathode material has been manufactured at Gigafactory Texas. Read the full article here.
Grok in Tesla Vehicles
Musk has announced that Space Exploration Technologies Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) AI model Grok will be available in Tesla vehicles. The AI bot is capable of managing inboxes, clearing calendars, and editing documents among other tasks. Read the full article here.
Legacy Automakers Won’t License Tesla FSD
Investor Gary Black has stated that legacy automakers like General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) won’t license Tesla’s FSD technology, instead opting for in-house self-driving efforts. This comes after Musk’s comments saying that the automaker had offered FSD licenses to legacy manufacturers, but received little interest. Read the full article here.
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