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01RobotaxiUpdated

Researcher Maps Show Tesla Robotaxi Geofences Smaller Than Advertised

New mapping by Koby Pierce shows actual usable pickup areas in Texas markets are 22 to 41 percent smaller than Tesla's advertised geofences.

Independent researcher Koby Pierce used emulators to test real pickup and drop-off availability across Tesla's four Texas Robotaxi markets. The usable zones range from 22 to 41 percent smaller than the boundaries shown in the app, with Austin showing the largest gap at 160 square miles versus the advertised 273 square miles.

Dallas matches most closely at 63 of 81 square miles. Houston covers 188 of 255 square miles after its recent expansion, and Fort Worth covers 105 of 144 square miles. Gaps often align with airports, railroads, and low-population zones, while most residents remain inside the served areas.

Tesla has named Las Vegas, Phoenix, Jacksonville, and San Antonio as upcoming markets.

Key facts

  • Austin usable area is 160 sq. miles versus 273 sq. miles advertised.1
  • Dallas usable area is 63 sq. miles of the advertised 81 sq. miles.1
  • Houston usable zone is 188 sq. miles of the advertised 255 sq. miles.1
  • Fort Worth usable area is 105 sq. miles of the advertised 144 sq. miles.1
@NotATeslaAppTesla's Robotaxi Geofences Are Smaller Than Advertised: Their Actual Sizes One enthusiast mapped every pickup spot in Tesla’s Texas markets and found Austin’s usable zone is 41% smaller than advertised, though most residents are still…@DriveTeslacaResearcher Maps Where Tesla Robotaxis Can Actually Pick Up Passengers https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-robotaxi-service-areas-smaller-than-advertised-texas/
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02RobotaxiUpdated

Tesla Files Cybercab Answers but Seeks Full Secrecy

Tesla submitted its sworn responses to NHTSA by the October 30 deadline while requesting that all answers remain confidential.

Tesla responded to the federal safety audit of the Cybercab by the revised October 30 deadline. The public portion of the filing states only that the entire submission is confidential business information, with NHTSA yet to rule on the request.

The investigation opened September 3 after Cybercab rides began in Austin and covers roughly 1,000 vehicles. Regulators had asked under oath how the vehicle without steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Only a first-responder interaction plan dated September 3 was released publicly; all certification details stay under seal.

Key facts

  • Tesla submitted its response by the October 30 deadline and marked the entire filing confidential.12
  • NHTSA opened the audit on September 3 and issued a Special Order with 21 questions on September 10.12
  • The only public document released is Tesla's 30-page Cybercab First Responder Interaction Plan.2
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03FSD & Autopilot

NHTSA Seeks Input on OTA Remedies and Connected-Vehicle Recall Tools

NHTSA held a public meeting to explore over-the-air software fixes and connected-vehicle tools for raising recall completion rates.

NHTSA held an in-person Recalls Next meeting in Washington, D.C. on November 5, 2026, to review recall trends and gather input on OTA remedies and connected tools.

The agency administered nearly 900 recalls affecting more than 29.2 million vehicles in 2025, with completion rates falling from 68 percent on three-year-old vehicles to 18 percent on 15-year-old vehicles.

NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison noted that OTA fixes remove the need for dealer visits and that the agency oversees them the same way as physical repairs. The public docket NHTSA-2026-2014 is open for comments through December 5, 2026.

“over-the-air recall fixes generally deliver high completion rates because owners can skip a dealer visit.”

Jonathan Morrison2

Key facts

  • NHTSA administered nearly 900 vehicle safety recalls affecting more than 29.2 million U.S. vehicles in 2025.1
  • A new recall on a three-year-old vehicle averages about 68% completion while the same campaign on a 15-year-old vehicle averages about 18%.2
  • NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison said over-the-air recall fixes generally deliver high completion rates because owners can skip a dealer visit.2
@SawyerMerrittNHTSA is launching a new initiative to modernize vehicle safety recalls, with a major focus on over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
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04ChargingUpdated

EVgo Opens First Tesla Supercharger Site in Chicago

EVgo opened a 12-stall Tesla-powered station near downtown Chicago on November 5.

EVgo launched its first site using Tesla Supercharger hardware, a 12-stall station at 3145 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago. The location uses V4 cabinets and Magic Dock connectors for both NACS and CCS vehicles.

The site appears in Tesla navigation when third-party charging is enabled. EVgo plans hundreds more Tesla-powered stalls at Regency Centers properties nationwide.

Illinois EV registrations rose nearly 60 percent in the past two years.

“We’ve opened our first EVgo Supercharger location in Illinois, marking the start of our plan to add hundreds of Supercharger stalls across the U.S.”

EVgo2

Key facts

  • EVgo opened a 12-stall Tesla Supercharger site at 3145 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago.2
  • The station uses Tesla V4 cabinets and Magic Dock for NACS and CCS compatibility.13
  • EVgo plans to deploy hundreds of additional Tesla Supercharger stalls at Regency Centers locations.23
  • The new stalls appear in Tesla in-car navigation and Trip Planner.13
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05VehiclesUpdated

IMC Logistics Receives First Tesla Semi

IMC Logistics has taken delivery of the first truck from its 50-unit Tesla Semi order announced in September.

IMC Logistics received its first Tesla Semi from the 50-truck order. The company announced the arrival in a LinkedIn post with photos and noted the truck was already in operation.

The delivery occurred just over a month after IMC announced plans to add 50 Tesla Semis to its California fleet. IMC, the largest marine drayage provider in the United States, will use the trucks for short-haul port movements and longer inland routes.

The company has also worked with Nikola hydrogen trucks and Volvo battery-electric trucks to reduce emissions.

“It’s official — our Tesla Semi has arrived, and we’re already hitting the road!”

IMC Logistics1

Key facts

  • IMC Logistics has taken delivery of its first Tesla Semi from its 50-truck order announced in September.1
  • The truck is already being put to work.1
  • IMC is the largest marine drayage provider in the United States.1

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EnergyCanberra 250 MW Megapack Battery Now Online
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06EnergyUpdated

Canberra 250 MW Megapack Battery Now Online

The 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale project has entered service as the largest battery storage system in the Australian Capital Territory.

The Big Canberra Battery at Williamsdale came online this week after multiple delays. The site uses 136 Tesla Megapack 2 XL units and connects to the ACT and New South Wales grids.

Eku Energy developed and will operate the facility for 15 years, supplying system strength and frequency control services. Peak construction created about 150 jobs.

The battery can cover one-third of Canberra’s electricity demand for up to two hours at peak times and stores excess wind and solar output.

“The Big Canberra Battery is a major piece of that future-proofing.”

Chief Minister Andrew Barr2

Key facts

  • The 250 MW/500 MWh Williamsdale BESS came online in Canberra.12
  • The project uses 136 Tesla Megapack 2 XL batteries.12
  • It can supply one-third of Canberra’s electricity for two hours during peak demand.12
  • Eku Energy will support the site for 15 years with system strength and FCAS.1
CompanyGiga Berlin Marks Two Years of Wastewater Recycling
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07CompanyUpdated

Giga Berlin Marks Two Years of Wastewater Recycling

Tesla's Giga Berlin factory has now recycled 465 million liters of process wastewater over two years without discharge.

Tesla Manufacturing announced on November 5 that Giga Berlin completed two years of 100 percent process wastewater recycling. The on-site treatment system has returned 465 million liters to production since the prior one-year milestone in November 2025.

The achievement covers manufacturing process water from cooling, paint, and vehicle components. It does not extend to sanitary wastewater or all factory operations.

Plant leader André Thierig called the system unique in the automotive industry and a key sustainability commitment to the region.

“This is a bigger deal than people might think! 100% process waste water recycling means ZERO liquid discharge”

André Thierig1

Key facts

  • Giga Berlin reached two years of 100% process wastewater recycling, reusing 465 million liters.12
  • The milestone updates the one-year achievement reported in November 2025.12
  • The recycling applies only to manufacturing process wastewater, not sanitary wastewater.12
VehiclesTesla First Argentina Store Set for Late November
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08VehiclesUpdated

Tesla First Argentina Store Set for Late November

Cencosud confirms the Unicenter showroom will open in late November.

Cencosud announced on November 4 that Tesla’s first Argentina location will open at the Unicenter mall in Martínez, Greater Buenos Aires. The Level 1 space will show two vehicles, with a ten-car test-drive area in parking lot H.

The Chilean retailer described the site as a display and drive location rather than a traditional dealership. Tesla sells vehicles directly online and has not yet added the site to its Find Us list or confirmed details.

The opening continues Tesla’s South America expansion after its Chile showroom and orders in Colombia. Cencosud expects the center to draw three million visitors a month.

Key facts

  • Cencosud said Tesla’s first Argentina store will open at Unicenter in late November.1
  • The Level 1 showroom will display two vehicles and a test-drive zone with ten cars will sit in parking lot H.1
  • The Unicenter site is not a traditional dealership; Tesla sells direct online.1
CompanyTesla Reportedly Doubling Output at Giga Texas With Night Shift
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09CompanyUpdated

Tesla Reportedly Doubling Output at Giga Texas With Night Shift

Giga Texas is adding a night shift for 24/7 production through the end of 2026, according to observer Joe Tegtmeyer.

Tesla’s Austin Gigafactory is shifting to round-the-clock vehicle production by adding a night shift, creating two 12-hour shifts, per longtime drone observer Joe Tegtmeyer’s November 2 update.

General Assembly previously ran a single roughly 10-hour day shift Monday through Thursday or Friday. The new schedule keeps that base while adding overnight capacity and eliminates multi-day holiday shutdowns around Thanksgiving and Christmas–New Year.

The plant builds Model Y, Model Y L, Cybertruck, and Cybercab. Tesla has not confirmed the change or which lines will gain output.

“But now they’re on day and night shifts and they’re going to 12-hour days.”

Joe Tegtmeyer1

Key facts

  • Giga Texas adding night shift for two 12-hour production shifts through end of 2026.1
  • Plant forgoing prior multi-day shutdowns around Thanksgiving and Christmas–New Year.1
  • General Assembly keeps Monday-to-Thursday schedule while other areas run full week.1
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CompanyTesla Opens Berlin Engineering Center
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10CompanyUpdated

Tesla Opens Berlin Engineering Center

Tesla opened its new Berlin Tesla Engineering Center on November 4, consolidating four sites near Giga Berlin.

Tesla opened the Berlin Tesla Engineering Center, or BTEC, in the Köpenick district on November 4. The site unites four engineering locations and 30 labs about 30 minutes from Giga Berlin, with 250 engineers and technicians now working there.

The center is Tesla's third such hub after Fremont and Shanghai. It handles materials, powertrain, vehicle engineering and validation, and supports technical work for Giga Berlin while developing parts for vehicles built elsewhere.

Tesla converted a former cable factory for the campus at a cost of €100 million and has applied for a second phase to reach about 500 staff. The labs include battery cell, motor and full-vehicle testing.

Key facts

  • Tesla opened the Berlin Tesla Engineering Center in Köpenick on November 4, 2026.1
  • The center consolidates four engineering sites and 30 labs on one campus 30 minutes from Giga Berlin.1
  • About 250 engineers and technicians started work there, with plans to reach roughly 500 staff.1
  • Tesla put the total investment at €100 million and has applied for a second phase.1
Sources1Teslarati

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