Issue 280 - Semi and Cybertruck

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Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertrucks start accumulating outside Giga Texas 📷
In the photo, there are nine Cybertrucks parked outside of Giga Texas. Could these be the first ones set for delivery or perhaps they're destined for showrooms?

Tesla Cybertrucks spotted with new wheel design 📷
As Tesla Cybertruck deliveries draw near, recently spotted release candidate models are showcasing a modified wheel design. While the original prototype featured aero wheel covers that hid 20" split-spoke rims, the latest sightings reveal a design with beefier spokes and a more square central shape. This suggests a potential deviation from the Cybertruck's initial design as it heads for official release.

Semi and Cybertruck 📹
What's more thrilling than spotting a Tesla Semi hauling a Cybertruck in the wild? I'm eagerly awaiting the sight of more Cybertrucks on the road!

Tesla Bot

Tesla Bot at local showroom 📷
This showroom in Michigan is featuring a Tesla Bot. Have you seen any around?

New Cars

Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ dashboard leak 📷
Tesla's awaited Model 3 refresh, 'Project Highland,' seems to be on the horizon, with images purporting to show the 'Highland' Model 3 dashboard now surfacing. Shared by @xiaoteshushu from China, these photos were reportedly received anonymously. Cory Steuben, a former president of Munro & Associates, believes the images hint at a redesigned instrument panel, but the authenticity of these leaked pictures remains unverified.

Tesla Model S Standard Range
If you love the exterior of the Model S and don't require the additional range or acceleration, you'll be pleased to know that Tesla has introduced a more affordable Model S Standard Range. It offers 320 miles of range compared to the 405 miles of the standard (long range?) version, and boasts a 0-60 acceleration time of 3.7 seconds versus the 3.1 seconds of the standard variant. This new model is priced at $78,490 in the USA, which is $10k less than its standard counterpart.

Charging

Tesla launches a new universal home charger
Tesla has just launched a new home charger equipped with its version of the Magi Doc, and it also supports both the NACS connector and the J1772. If you have non-Tesla EVs in your household, this could be an ideal choice for you.

FSD

Tesla FSD 11.4.7 should drop in the next few days
Elon recently tweeted that he anticipates the wide release of FSD 11.4.7 this week. He also revealed that version 12 is currently in the testing phase and described it as nearly a complete rewrite of previous versions. Hey Elon, if you're looking for more testers, give us a shout!

Under the hood

Extreme cold testing | Tesla Model X & Y 📹
Considering Tesla's popularity in Norway, it wouldn't be surprising if Tesla has a dedicated team of engineers in Norway testing the Model X and Y under extreme winter conditions.

🤓 What the Acronym
As a Tesla fan, I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.