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- 1Tesla Begins Volume Production of Semi Truck, Seven Years LateβTesla Finally Puts the Semi Into Volume Production, Seven Years Late
Tesla has started volume production of its Semi electric truck, seven years after the vehicle was first unveiled in 2017. The long-delayed electric freight truck had previously been built only in small numbers, and moving to mass production marks a milestone for Tesla's commercial vehicle ambitions. Attention is focused on whether the company can scale output to meet demand from freight customers.
- 2Tesla ramps up Optimus robot production to hundreds per weekβRE: https:// mastodon.social/@arstechnica/1 17333736728766214 # Tesla has reportedly scaled up π production to hundreds
Tesla has reportedly scaled production of its Optimus humanoid robots to hundreds of units per week, with a stated goal of exceeding 1,000 robots weekly by the end of 2026. Some Tesla workers have voiced complaints about the push. The figures come via Ars Technica reporting being widely shared.
- 3Tesla Targets 20,000 Optimus Robots a Week, Hands Remain HurdleβΌTesla Wants to Build 20,000 Optimus Robots a Week. First It Has to Figure Out Hands
Tesla has set an ambitious production target of 20,000 Optimus humanoid robots per week, but the company still has to solve major engineering challenges with the robot's hands, which require complex dexterity. The report highlights the gap between Musk's mass-production goals and the current state of robotics hardware, drawing attention and skepticism about the feasibility of the timeline.
- 4Tesla workers resist training Optimus robots that could replace themβTesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/tesla-workers-
Tesla factory workers are pushing back against being asked to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots, tasks they fear will help eliminate their own jobs. The tension highlights a growing workplace conflict as automation advances: employees are expected to teach machines the very skills that make them employable, raising concerns about job security and the ethics of training one's replacement.
- 5Tesla nears 1,000 Optimus humanoids a week despite task strugglesβTesla close to making 1,000 Optimus humanoids a week, but robots struggle with tasks
Tesla is reportedly close to ramping production of its Optimus humanoid robots to around 1,000 units per week, a major step toward mass manufacturing. However, the robots reportedly still struggle with performing tasks reliably, raising questions about how ready the machines are for real-world deployment at scale.
- 6Tesla Grows Again in Europe as Chinese EV Rivals Gain FasterβTesla Is Growing Again In Europe β But Chinese EV Rivals Are Moving Even Faster
Tesla has returned to growth in the European electric vehicle market, but Chinese manufacturers are expanding at a quicker pace. Reports note that brands from China are increasing their European sales faster than Tesla, intensifying competition in one of the world's largest EV markets. The development highlights growing pressure on Tesla's market share from cheaper, rapidly scaling Chinese competitors.
- 7Tesla Seeks Full Self-Driving Approval in Ireland Amid EU DelayβΌTesla in Talks for FSD Approval in Ireland as EU Delays Vote
Tesla is in talks with Irish authorities to gain approval for its Full Self-Driving system in Ireland, according to the report. This comes as the European Union has postponed a vote on the matter, leaving the technology's regulatory status in the bloc unresolved. The delay means the timeline for the driver-assistance system's rollout in Ireland and the wider EU remains uncertain, and discussion is focusing on how EU rules will treat the software.
- 8Tesla FSD sped in most Brussels 30 km/h zones before EU voteβTesla 'FSD' sped in 55% of Brussels 30 km/h zones ahead of EU vote
A test of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in Brussels found it exceeded the 30 km/h speed limit in 55% of zones where the limit applies. The findings surfaced just ahead of a European Union vote on driver-assistance rules, drawing attention from lawmakers and safety advocates concerned about how automated systems comply with local speed limits.
- 9Tesla's Optimus humanoid hits production snagsβTeslaβs optimus hits snags in hands, suppliers as scale-up begins
Tesla is beginning to scale up production of its Optimus humanoid robot, but the ramp is running into difficulties with the robotic hands and supplier components, alongside challenges getting the AI to generalize across tasks. The report from Electrek details how these engineering and supply chain problems could slow the rollout of a robot Elon Musk has made central to Tesla's long-term valuation story.
- 10SpaceX enters earnings week with Musk's big revenue claimβΌSpaceX Heads Into Earnings Week With Musk Backing Tesla-Sized Revenue Claim
SpaceX heads into its earnings week with Elon Musk standing behind a claim that the company could one day reach revenue on the scale of Tesla. The projection has drawn attention given SpaceX's private status and its reliance on Starlink and launch contracts, and investors will be watching what the company reports to back up the ambitious sizing.
- 11Musk praises China travel in CCTV Finance interviewβBREAKING: Elon Musk on China in his new interview with CCTV Finance: βI generally recommend people go to China as much a
Elon Musk, in a new interview with CCTV Finance, said he recommends people visit China as much as they can, citing the country's many attractions. He described taking the bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an as a great experience and praised the train stations. The remarks are drawing attention as Musk continues to speak warmly about China while his companies maintain major business ties there.
- 12Elon Musk Attends White House State Dinner, Stocks WatchedβΌWhat Muskβs Tesla and SpaceX Stocks Are Doing After That White House State Dinner
Elon Musk attended a White House state dinner, and financial media are tracking how Tesla and SpaceX-related holdings are performing afterward. Coverage so far, including from Barron's, focuses on whether the appearance signals closer ties between Musk and the administration and how markets are reacting to the optics. No concrete policy outcomes from the dinner have been reported.
- 13Tesla workers resist training Optimus robots that could replace themβTesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements
Tesla factory workers are pushing back against being asked to train the company's Optimus humanoid robots, fearing they are helping to automate away their own jobs. The reported reluctance highlights growing tension between workers and employers over AI and robotics, as employees are increasingly asked to transfer skills to machines that could make their positions redundant.
- 14SpaceX Launch Site Declared No-Fly Zone Ahead of Tesla Roadster MissionβΌThe SpaceX Site Is Currently a No-Fly Zone Ahead of the Tesla Roadster's Launch
The airspace around SpaceX's launch site has been designated a no-fly zone ahead of the launch that will carry a Tesla Roadster into space. The restriction covers the area as the company prepares the Falcon Heavy rocket for its maiden flight. The unusual cargo β Elon Musk's personal sports car β has drawn wide attention to the mission, and the airspace closure signals the countdown is in its final stages.
- 15Have investors forgotten why they loved Tesla shares?βAfter the SpaceX frenzy, have investors forgotten why they loved Tesla shares?
Tesla's stock has been overshadowed by excitement around SpaceX, leaving questions about whether investors still value the electric car maker's core business. Analysts and market watchers are debating whether attention has drifted from Tesla's vehicle sales, margins and AI ambitions toward Elon Musk's space ventures, prompting a broader reassessment of what drives the shares.
- 16Tesla Drives Itself From Florida To Ohio, Driver Once IntervenesβA Tesla Drove Itself From Florida To Ohio, But One Moment Forced The Driver To Take Over
A Tesla owner completed a roughly 1,000-mile trip from Florida to Ohio with the car driving itself for nearly the entire journey using the company's autonomous driving features. The driver only had to take manual control once, at a moment when the system failed to handle the situation on its own. The story has drawn attention for demonstrating how capable Tesla's automation has become on long highway trips, while also highlighting that human oversight remains necessary.
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Tesla's electric Semi truck is being weighed against steep diesel prices, with diesel reaching around $6 a gallon in some US markets. Commentators are asking whether high fuel costs will speed up fleet adoption of electric trucks, and whether the Semi's economics now make sense for freight operators.
- 18Tesla's Optimus robots struggle with reliability despite production pushβTeslaβs Optimus robots hit reliability and dexterity issues despite production surge: Report
A new report says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots are running into reliability and dexterity problems even as the company ramps up production. The issues suggest the robots remain far from dependable performance outside controlled settings, raising questions about how quickly Tesla can turn its ambitious robotics program into a commercially viable product.
- 19Tesla's New Model Y Ships With Less Standard Driver Assist Than Base CorollaβTesla's New Model Y Now Ships With Less Standard Driver Assist Than A Base Toyota Corolla
The newly refreshed Tesla Model Y no longer includes a standard driver assistance package, meaning it offers less standard driver-assist equipment than a base Toyota Corolla, which comes with Toyota's Safety Sense suite as standard equipment. The comparison is drawing attention because Tesla built its brand on autopilot-style technology, making the absence of standard driver assistance a notable reversal for the company's best-selling model.
- 20Raging Floodwater Sweeps Tesla Away In ConnecticutβItβs Not Chinaβs Floating Cars: Moment Raging Floodwater Sweeps Tesla Away In Connecticut
A Tesla was caught on camera being swept away by raging floodwater in Connecticut, in an incident widely shared with jokes contrasting it with viral footage of cars floating in China. The clip shows the electric car carried off by fast-moving water, underscoring the danger of driving into flooded roads and drawing attention to severe flooding in the area.