[DigitalToday reporter Jinju Hong] Tesla has been making a series of new moves around shareholder decision-making and fundraising.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an 'auto-voting' method to help retail shareholders exercise voting rights. Tesla has also secured a large credit line. Attention is focusing on major business strategies, including the possibility of a SpaceX merger. Interest is also growing in why Tesla is pursuing large-scale borrowing despite holding substantial cash.

• U.S. SEC approves Tesla retail shareholder 'auto-voting'...Could a SpaceX merger become a variable? • Tesla secures large credit line...borrows another 40 trillion won despite having 54 trillion won in cash

The gap between Tesla's future blueprint and reality is widening. Elon Musk (일론 머스크), the CEO, presented a new growth strategy centered on AI and robotics through 'Master Plan 4' unveiled last year. But concrete results for the 'stunning abundance' he highlighted as a core goal are still not clear.

With forecasts also pointing to falling sales in its core auto business, attention is turning to how quickly Tesla can turn new growth engines into reality.

• One year since Tesla unveiled Master Plan 4...Musk's 'stunning abundance' still in the fog • Tesla's auto business is shaking...Wall Street forecasts annual sales decline

Even amid mixed assessments of Tesla, changes to improve vehicle technology and product competitiveness are continuing. Tesla has secured a patent for an 'electric fan car' expected to be applied to the Roadster. It is also adding a 16-inch display and V2L function to the China-spec Model 3 and applying a larger display to the North America-spec Model 3, in a push to strengthen competitiveness.

• Tesla obtains patent for 'electric fan car' with four ducted fans ahead of Roadster reveal • Tesla overhauls China Model 3...16-inch screen and V2L support not available in the United States • Tesla applies 16-inch display to North America-spec Model 3 as well

Europe's car market is reaching a new turning point for the mass adoption of electric vehicles. As Chinese-made electric vehicles intensify their push, European automakers and the battery industry are strengthening 'made in Europe' competitiveness. Competition on price is also taking shape as small electric cars priced in the 30 million won range and BMW value-for-money models appear in succession.

• European car and battery industry puts 'made in Europe' to the test • Small electric cars priced in the 30 million won range pour out...Europe market mass adoption accelerates • Smaller and cheaper...BMW to release value-for-money electric car targeting Europe in 2028

China is widening the technology gap in the global auto market by putting electric vehicles and charging infrastructure at the fore, and warnings are growing over the response speed of the United States and Europe.

Ford's CEO pointed out that Europe is already behind due to the rapid growth of Chinese automakers. In China, 2.2-megawatt ultra-fast charging technology has also emerged, signaling an era of 4-minute charging. In contrast, even the rollout of 750-kilowatt chargers is being delayed in the United States, as competition over electric vehicles expands beyond automakers to charging infrastructure overall.

• Ford CEO warns of Chinese car offensive..."Europe is already late" • "Done in 4 minutes" China races ahead with 2.2-megawatt ultra-fast charging infrastructure...U.S. delays even 750-kilowatt rollout

In South Korea's mobility industry, the path to buying a new electric vehicle with this year's subsidy has effectively closed, making a purchase cliff a reality. In provincial cities and counties, applications for subsidies have already been halted. With subsidies in the Seoul metropolitan area also nearing depletion, some imported-car dealerships are telling new contract customers to aim for the first half of next year. Automakers are responding by increasing shipments of hybrid electric vehicles, and battery companies are increasing orders for energy storage systems for the North American power grid.

• Subsidies have run out...Q4 electric-vehicle purchase cliff becomes reality

Charging convenience and ways of using electric vehicles are becoming more diverse. Socar introduced 'Sopick', a subscription service that allows customers to use a desired vehicle on a monthly basis, to improve access to electric vehicles. Water has also moved to expand charging infrastructure by building large numbers of ultra-fast chargers, including 400-kilowatt units, at highway rest areas nationwide.

• Socar launches contracted vehicle subscription 'Sopick'...Model Y at 730,000 won per month • Water installs 123 chargers at 23 rest areas...62 are 400-kilowatt units

The electric bicycle market is working to extend driving range by improving performance of existing products while leveraging battery technology. An ultra-light kit has appeared that turns a regular bicycle into a 750-watt-class electric bicycle in just 3 seconds. An urban model that secured battery leeway even on unpaved roads also drew attention.

Lemo also unveiled an electric bicycle equipped with a semi-solid-state battery that can travel up to 180 km, presenting the potential of a new means of mobility.

• Regular bicycle to 750-watt electric bicycle in 3 seconds...2.2 kg magic kit • Twist in an urban electric bicycle...Roadster V3 retains battery leeway even after 38 km on unpaved roads • Lemo unveils 'semi-solid-state battery' electric bicycle Lemo3...runs 180 km