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• Tesla retreats from next-generation 'gigacasting' manufacturing process

  Tesla, amid falling sales and increasing competition, has abandoned plans for an innovative one-piece gigacasting manufacturing process. Initially aiming to revolutionize manufacturing and reduce costs, Tesla has opted for its more traditional three-piece method for vehicle underbodies. The decision underscores Tesla's strategic pivot towards self-driving technology over massive EV sales growth, reflecting recent layoffs and executive departures. This shift also comes after the cancellation of the Model 2 and signals a more conservative approach to production innovation.

  

• Tata Electronics begins export of semiconductor chip samples from Bengaluru centre

  Tata Electronics, a company based in Bengaluru, India, has begun exporting small amounts of semiconductor chips. This is a significant step that could improve India's ability to produce these important components. The chips are being packaged at a pilot production line located at Tata Electronics' research and development center. This information comes from people with knowledge of the situation but who do not want to be identified publicly.

  

• Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams, Electrek reports

  The move comes after the Elon Musk-led automaker disbanded its EV charging department following Tesla's announcement last month that it was reducing its global workforce by more than 10%.

  

• Shifting dynamics: How Elon Musk is getting more dependent on China

  Tesla played a crucial role in catalyzing the growth of China's electric vehicle market in its early stages. However, as domestic companies such as BYD and Nio make significant strides in advancing their technologies, particularly in the realm of autonomous driving, China's dependence on Tesla is diminishing. The Chinese market is now inundated with cutting-edge models from local producers, which are eclipsing Tesla's products.

  

• Tesla labour dispute triggers Nordic sympathy strikes

  The electricians' union vowed in November to block electrical repair works at Tesla facilities and charging stations, and a painters' union warned it planned to stop painting Tesla cars.

  

• Tesla moves Delhi HC alleging infringement of its trademark ‘Tesla’ by Gurugram-based Tesla Power India

  Tesla Inc., a prominent US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has filed a complaint in the Delhi High Court against Gurugram-based Tesla Power India for allegedly infringing on its trademark 'Tesla.' The company seeks to restrain Tesla Power from using its trademark, citing confusion among consumers and potential harm to its business interests. Tesla Inc. claims that complaints regarding Tesla Power batteries are being mistakenly directed to them due to the similarity in branding.

  

• Tesla interns' offers are getting revoked weeks before their start date

  Tesla Inc. is rescinding offers just weeks before internships were set to start, prompting aspiring employees to take to LinkedIn to appeal to other employers to take them in.

  

• Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network

  "Unfortunately the charging organization at Tesla is no more," Lane Chaplin, who identified himself as a former leader of Tesla real estate acquisition for charging in North America, posed on LinkedIn.

  

• Tesla retreats from next-generation 'gigacasting' manufacturing process

  Tesla, amid falling sales and increasing competition, has abandoned plans for an innovative one-piece gigacasting manufacturing process. Initially aiming to revolutionize manufacturing and reduce costs, Tesla has opted for its more traditional three-piece method for vehicle underbodies. The decision underscores Tesla's strategic pivot towards self-driving technology over massive EV sales growth, reflecting recent layoffs and executive departures. This shift also comes after the cancellation of the Model 2 and signals a more conservative approach to production innovation.

  

• In the driver's seat of driverless cars

  China has amassed a ferocious pack of EV-makers, led by the world's top producer BYD, that are not only forcing price cuts but are also pushing the envelope on autonomous vehicles. This is helped by the fact that some of its EV-makers such as Huawei started out as smartphone manufacturers and have been quite adept at making cars smarter.

  

• Tesla to cut hundreds more jobs in Musk cost push

  Tesla plans to implement further job cuts beyond the recent layoff of over 10 percent of its workforce as part of its cost-cutting measures amid challenges in the electric vehicle market, according to a report by US media. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, expressed a commitment to stringent headcount and cost reduction in an email, targeting executives who retain staff not meeting high standards.