Category: Next-gen Insight
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Volkswagen to Cut 30% of German Workforce, Avoid Factory Closures Volkswagen, the largest car manufacturer in Europe, has reached an agreement with its labor union to cut its workforce in Germany by 30%, avoiding the closure of any factories. By 2030, Volkswagen will cut more than 35,000 jobs out of its total 120,000 workforce in…
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Tesla Deploys Mobile Megapack Chargers for Holiday Travel Surge Tesla has unveiled a new charging approach to address increased traffic during the holidays. Four mobile Megapack chargers have been deployed at heavily traveled locations across the U.S., including Bakersfield, CA, Primm, NV, El Centro, CA, and Cambridge, OH. These solutions, combining Megapack energy storage units…
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Summary Coinbase recently released its “2025 Crypto Market Outlook” report, highlighting five key trends expected to shape the 2025 cryptocurrency landscape: stablecoins, tokenization, ETFs, DeFi, and industry regulation. Stablecoins: Coinbase identified stablecoins as the crypto sector’s “killer app,” projecting their market capitalization could grow to $3 trillion in five years. It predicts expanded use in…
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Introduces “Aero Mode” with Windshield Wiper to Enhance EV Efficiency Tesla’s latest innovation for its Cybertruck focuses on using a feature called “Aero Mode” to optimize efficiency and aerodynamics. Specifically designed for the electric pickup’s distinctive oversized windshield wiper, Aero Mode moves the wiper vertically along the A-pillar at higher speeds. This adjustment…
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Tesla’s First Robotaxi Operation in Austin Gains Momentum Tesla has started planning its first city-based Robotaxi operations. Preliminary talks with Austin, Texas, officials have confirmed this initiative, aligning the location with Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas and recent headquarters shift. The plan aims to roll out an autonomous ride-sharing fleet in 2025, differing significantly from Tesla’s current…
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Tesla Cybertruck Introduces Aerodynamic Wiper Innovation Tesla has unveiled a clever feature for its Cybertruck that enhances efficiency and aerodynamics through an innovative “Aero Mode” for the windshield wiper. The feature involves rotating the Cybertruck’s massive windshield wiper vertically along the A-pillar at higher speeds. This adjustment, automatically activated under faster driving conditions, reduces drag,…
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< Summary > Header: OpenAI grants full access to their upgraded o1 model, introducing new functionalities and cost reductions for developers. Details: Upgrade Overview: OpenAI's o1 model is now fully accessible, replacing the previous o1-preview. This upgrade reinstates features like developer-guided messages, reasoning effort parameters for time optimization, and enhanced accuracy for structured outputs. Developers…
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News Summary Tesla, under Wall Street’s spotlight, secures a boosted price target from Vijay Rakesh of Mizuho Securities, moving from $230 to $515 per share, with an ‘Outperform’ rating replacing ‘Neutral.’ This reflects Tesla’s dominance across key areas such as EVs, solar energy, autonomous driving, and AI. The note also envisions a bullish scenario at…
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Header: A milestone incident for autonomous delivery robots occurred in Songdo, South Korea, when a delivery robot, named “Newbie (뉴비)“, collided with a passenger car. Details: The Incident: On December 3, in Songdo, “Newbie”, a self-driving delivery robot from Newbiliti, collided with a car while navigating a pedestrian crosswalk. The driver, Mr. A, claims the…
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Rivian Launches ‘Electric Roadhouse’ at SXSW 2025 Rivian has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, set to take place in Austin, Texas, from March 7 to March 15, 2025. During the event, Rivian will debut the "Electric Roadhouse," a unique exhibit blending technology, sustainability, and culture, inspired by classic Texas…