🎧 Tesla Daily Podcast
📝 Today\’s Tesla News Summary
1. Cybercab Goes Public with Starlink
Tesla has begun public road testing of its Starlink-integrated Cybercab robotaxi. A gold Cybercab with a visible satellite dish was spotted on public roads, bringing Elon Musk\’s vision of in-cabin entertainment one step closer to reality.
2. Austin Robotaxi Launch Imminent
Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, starting with employee rides before expanding to the public. The company has been training first responders and conducting dry runs.
3. Las Vegas Permit Capped at 10 Vehicles
The Nevada Transportation Authority granted Tesla a robotaxi permit but limited the fleet to just 10 vehicles — far below the 5,000 requested. Tesla cannot pick up at Harry Reid Airport and must keep speeds under 45 mph.
4. Model Y Gets V2L in US Market
Tesla quietly enabled vehicle-to-load functionality on Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico via an $80 adapter, providing two 120-volt outlets up to 2.4 kilowatts. Europe and Canada remain excluded.
5. Stock Rebounds to $342 After Rough Year
TSLA closed at $342.27 on August 14th, up 4.2% over the prior week but still down nearly 24% year-to-date. Q2 revenue of $28.24B beat estimates, though EPS missed at $0.33 vs $0.51 expected.
6. China Sales Surge Continues
Shanghai wholesale sales reached 93,579 vehicles in July, a 38% year-over-year jump and the ninth consecutive month of growth — the best July on record for the region.
7. Swedish Union Strike Finally Ends
A nearly three-year labor dispute with Sweden\’s IF Metall union officially ended on August 13th, removing a headwind for Tesla\’s European operations.