Energy’s Next Phase, Cybertruck Wrap, Union Efforts, PCE, Calendar (12.22.23)
Dec 23, 2023
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Topics discussed include Tesla's progress in Shanghai, the aftermarket wrap for the Cybertruck, unionization efforts in Sweden, Tesla's over-the-air recall, and Cummins' emissions penalty agreement.
Tesla has launched its new mega factory project in Shanghai, expanding Tesla energy's production capacity for energy storage products.
Tesla has introduced a new software feature in China that provides traffic light countdowns, enhancing the driving experience.
Deep dives
Tesla Energy Mega Factory in Shanghai
Tesla has officially launched its new mega factory project in Shanghai, targeting an initial production capacity of 10,000 megapacks per year and around 40 gigawatt hours per year for energy storage products. This is a significant expansion for Tesla energy, which has been showing strong growth recently, contributing significantly to Tesla's earnings with a gross margin that exceeded automotive. The project timeline may be slightly delayed, but given Tesla's experience with the Gigafactory Shanghai, it is expected to ramp up quickly.
Updates on Cybertruck and Tesla App Feature
There have been new sightings of Cybertruck vehicles at Gigatexas, with over 80 of them spotted recently, indicating potential progress in the ramp-up. Additionally, Tesla has introduced a new software feature in China, which provides traffic light countdowns, displaying the time remaining until the light changes. This feature utilizes government-provided data and offers localized information. While not a major breakthrough, it adds a convenient touch to the driving experience.
Unionization Efforts in Sweden and Recalls
Tesla has faced some challenges in Sweden's unionization efforts, with a recent court ruling acknowledging the postal service's refusal to deliver license plates for Tesla vehicles. However, Tesla has the option to appeal the ruling. On the other hand, the Swedish transport workers' union is facing objections to their sympathy strike plans from the counterpart representing the employers. In terms of recalls, Tesla recently issued a software update for around 120,000 Model S and Model X vehicles regarding a cabin door latching mechanism that inadvertently excluded lockout functionality during crashes. Overall, the unionization and recall situations in Sweden continue to evolve.
➤ Tesla’s Megafactory project in Shanghai moves forward ➤ PCE report increases rate cut expectations ➤ More Cybertrucks at Giga Texas ➤ First aftermarket wrap for Cybertruck ➤ Tesla adds software feature in China ➤ Another over-the-air recall ➤ Updates on Swedish union efforts ➤ Cummins to pay $1.7B in emissions penalty agreement
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Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
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