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Tesla has begun volume production of its Semi electric truck, seven years after the vehicle was first unveiled in 2017. The long-delayed heavy-duty EV, initially promised for 2019, is now moving toward larger-scale manufacturing. The delay highlights the difficulty of electrifying freight trucks, and observers are weighing whether Tesla can deliver the Semi in meaningful numbers.
- 2Tesla's Optimus hits snags in hands and supply chainβTeslaβs optimus hits snags in hands, suppliers as scale-up begins
Tesla is beginning to scale up production of its Optimus humanoid robot, but the rollout is running into difficulties with the robot's hand mechanisms, AI generalization, and suppliers, according to reporting by Electrek. The problems raise questions about how quickly Tesla can turn the robot from a prototype into a mass-produced product, and whether its ambitious manufacturing timeline can hold.
- 3Musk Claims Tesla Robot Optimus Could Drive $25 Trillion ValuationβElon Musk Says Optimus Could Make Tesla a $25 Trillion Company. Here's What the Math Actually Requires.
Elon Musk says Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day make the company worth $25 trillion, a figure far above its current market value. Analysts are examining what that would actually require, including mass production of robots and revenue on a scale never seen by any company, and many remain skeptical the math adds up.
- 4Tesla Aims for 20,000 Optimus Robots a WeekβTesla Wants to Build 20,000 Optimus Robots a Week. First It Has to Figure Out Hands https://gizmodo.com/tesla-wants-to-b
Tesla is targeting production of 20,000 Optimus humanoid robots per week, but a major hurdle remains: the robots' hands. Reports say the company is still working out how to mass-produce reliable, dexterous robotic hands, which are among the hardest components to engineer. The ambitious scale of the target has drawn attention and skepticism about whether Tesla can hit it.
- 5Tesla 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.
- 6Hyundai Ioniq 5 Becomes America's Top Non-Tesla EVβΌThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Now America's Best-Selling EV That Isn't A Tesla
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has become the best-selling electric vehicle in the United States apart from Tesla models, according to InsideEVs. The South Korean hatchback-crossover has been gaining ground thanks to its fast charging, range and design, and its sales now lead every non-Tesla EV contender in the American market.
- 7Have investors forgotten why they loved Tesla shares?βΌAfter 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.
- 8Tesla credits Gigafactory Texas for Semi production milestoneβTesla says Gigafactory Texas helps power Semi production milestone
Tesla says its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas has helped the company reach a production milestone for its Semi electric truck. The plant supports manufacturing of the heavy-duty vehicle as Tesla scales up output. Details on exact production numbers or timelines were not provided in the announcement.
- 9Analysts clash over possible Tesla-SpaceX merger ahead of IPOβΌTesla-SpaceX Merger Speculation Heats Up As Analysts Clash Ahead Of SpaceX IPO
Speculation that Tesla and SpaceX could merge is picking up as attention turns to a potential SpaceX stock market listing. Analysts are split on the idea, with some arguing a combination would consolidate Elon Musk's business empire and attract investors, while others see it as unlikely given the two companies' different structures and regulatory hurdles. No merger has been announced.
- 10Tesla Returns To Growth In Europe As Chinese EV Rivals AccelerateβΌTesla Is Growing Again In Europe β But Chinese EV Rivals Are Moving Even Faster
Tesla is once again selling more cars in Europe after a period of decline, but Chinese electric vehicle makers are expanding across the continent at a faster pace. The development highlights intensifying competition in the European EV market, where cheaper Chinese models are gaining ground on the American brand's recovery.
- 11Tesla in Talks for Full Self-Driving Approval in IrelandβΌTesla in Talks for FSD Approval in Ireland as EU Delays Vote
Tesla is reportedly in discussions with Irish authorities to win approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Ireland. The news comes as the European Union has delayed a vote on related driver-assistance regulations, leaving the timeline for approval uncertain. The development is drawing attention as Tesla pushes to expand its autonomy technology across European markets amid regulatory hesitation.
- 12Tesla 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.
- 13Tesla 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.
- 14SpaceX enters earnings week with Musk's big revenue claimβSpaceX 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.
- 15Tesla Drives Itself From Florida To Ohio, Driver Once IntervenesβΌA 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.
- 16Powerwall 3 helps California homeowner beat PG&E peak ratesβΌCalifornia homeowner couldn't install solar, then a Powerwall 3 took on PG&E's peak rates
A California homeowner who was unable to install solar panels has turned to Tesla's Powerwall 3 battery instead, using stored electricity to avoid PG&E's expensive peak-hour rates. The story is being highlighted as an example of how home batteries alone can cut bills in areas with high utility pricing, drawing attention to energy storage as an alternative when rooftop solar is not an option.