Mobility

Tesla unveils first Cybercab with Starlink integration hardware

Tesla has unveiled the first physical Cybercab with a Starlink antenna integrated into the vehicle, posting photos of a gold Cybercab parked at Gigafactory Texas. The car features a flat satellite antenna on the roof, but Tesla did not provide specifications, rollout timing or the antenna’s detailed use. Tesla has described it as an extra connectivity option to track robotaxis in remote areas. Questions remain about cost and redundancy.

Industry

Tesla, SpaceX unveil details of $16.8 billion Terafab, Musk calls it most valuable building on Earth

Tesla and SpaceX have selected Grimes County, Texas as the site for Terafab, a semiconductor mega-factory, and put first-phase investment at about $16.8 billion. The companies project the site will exceed 100 million square feet when completed and describe it as the world’s largest chip manufacturing facility. SpaceX released renderings and said the design could change. The plan faces questions over funding certainty, water use and local opposition.