### Summary
- BMW celebrates its 100th anniversary with the R18 motorcycle featuring a unique design and aluminum sheet metal body.
- A restomod Lamborghini Diablo hypercar made from 3D-printed titanium combines retro aesthetics with modern technology.
- Deepal's SL03 EV, the first all-electric car from the brand, stands out for its minimalist and aerodynamic design, earning it the Red Dot Design Award 2023.
- Samsung introduces the T7 Shield, a compact and durable portable SSD that is drop, water, and dust-resistant.
- Designboom has been delivering news and insights in the design world since 1999, with offices in Milan, New York, Beijing, and Tokyo.
### Facts
- 🏍️ BMW marks its centenary with the R18 motorcycle, featuring a folded and sculpted aluminum body and a unique suspension tube design.
- 🚗 The restomod Lamborghini Diablo hypercar, made from 3D-printed titanium, takes design inspiration from the Diablo GTR.
- ⚡ The Changan Deepal SL03 EV is a minimalist electric car with an aerodynamic design, winning the Red Dot Design Award 2023.
- 💾 Samsung introduces the T7 Shield, a credit card-sized portable SSD that is resistant to drops, water, and dust.
- ✉️ Designboom has been providing daily and weekly newsletters as well as a digital product library since 1999, offering insights into various design projects and products.
BMW Motorrad celebrates its 100-year anniversary with the R18, a motorcycle featuring a unique design of folded and sculpted aluminum.
Eccentrica's restomod Lamborghini Diablo hypercar, made from 3D-printed titanium, showcases a retro look inspired by the Diablo GTR.
Changan's Deepal SL03 EV, a minimalist and aerodynamic electric car, wins the red dot design award 2023 and offers a digitized cockpit.
Samsung introduces the T7 Shield, a compact and durable portable SSD that is drop, water, and dust-resistant.
Designboom, a trusted source of design news since 1999, covers stories from Milan, New York, Beijing, and Tokyo.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk emphasized the need for high-quality standards and single-digit micron accuracy in the production of the Cybertruck, highlighting that any imperfections will be easily noticeable due to its sharp edges and stainless steel finish.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a production version of the company's long-delayed Cybertruck on social media, as the electric vehicle manufacturer aims to enter the profitable pickup segment and compete with rivals Ford and Rivian.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk rallies employees to achieve the same build precision with the Cybertruck as that of LEGO and soda cans, addressing concerns about fit and finish issues before the vehicle's first deliveries.
Tesla's upcoming release of the Cybertruck faces quality concerns as users online point out fit and finish issues, posing challenges for the company's goal of mass production and competition from Ford and Rivian.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases updates on the progress of the Cybertruck, including a photo revealing ambient lighting in the vehicle's cabin, a leaked email emphasizing the importance of build quality, and the opportunity to earn invitations to the Cybertruck delivery event through the Tesla referral program; meanwhile, documents obtained through a freedom of information request reveal Ontario's efforts to attract Tesla investment and Musk's personal affinity for Canada, and rumors suggest that Tesla's upcoming Model 3 refresh, known as Project Highland, will feature an attractive design, begin production ramp-up and stress testing in August, and potentially reduce manufacturing costs.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives predicts that Tesla's Supercharger network will generate $10 to $20 billion in annual revenue by 2030, representing 3% to 6% of Tesla's total revenue.
Tesla is launching a powerful supercomputer that will enhance its computing capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, making it one of the world's fastest supercomputers and giving the company a competitive edge in the automotive industry.
Elon Musk aims to position Tesla as an AI investment alongside Nvidia, the stock market's leading AI company.
Tesla is predicted to reach a value of $1.00 by the end of the year, and despite mixed opinions on its quality, it is seen as a dominant force in the automotive industry similar to other successful tech companies like Apple, Nvidia, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Tesla's stock performance has been mixed as of late, facing increasing competition and pressure to release the Cybertruck, but it remains a dominant EV maker with a strong charging network.
Tesla has released a revamped version of its Model 3 sedan, featuring a sleeker design and new features, while raising the price by 12% in China and cutting the price of its Full Self-Driving feature in the US by $3,000.
Mercedes-Benz introduces a new electric-sedan concept vehicle with superior range, posing a challenge to Tesla.
Tesla's autonomous self-driving software has the potential to become its most lucrative opportunity, according to Cathie Wood of Ark Investment Management, who predicts that Tesla's stock could soar and the company could achieve one of the highest valuations in the world.
Tesla's new version 12 of its full self-driving software represents a significant step towards achieving Level 4 or Level 5 autonomy, as it relies solely on neural networks powered by AI, eliminating the need for human programmers to define specific responses. This development brings Tesla closer to its goal of creating a robotaxi business, which could potentially revolutionize the company's finances and make it one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, despite previous prioritization of developing a robotaxi, has been convinced by company executives to focus on both a $25,000 electric car and the robotaxi, according to Musk's biographer Walter Isaacson.
Tesla has requested $100 million in funding from the US government to build nine Megacharging stations for its all-electric semi trucks, allowing up to eight Semis to charge simultaneously at each station and curbing pollution in industrial shipping.
Tesla is set to release a new $25,000 electric car, potentially revolutionizing the world of EVs with its affordable price and expected range of 250-300 miles on a single charge.
Tesla has adjusted its plans for the next-generation electric vehicles, including the development of a fully autonomous Robotaxi and an affordable model, both to be produced on the next-generation platform; production of these vehicles will take place in Austin, Texas instead of Mexico due to the unwillingness of engineers to relocate.
Tesla's supercomputer, Dojo, has the potential to increase the company's market capitalization by $600 billion, according to Morgan Stanley, as it can train AI models for autonomous cars and open up new markets beyond vehicle sales.
Tesla's market cap experienced a $70 billion surge after Morgan Stanley published a bullish report on the company's Dojo supercomputer, which is expected to solve hardware problems in AI and potentially contribute to the realization of Elon Musk's vision of full self-driving cars.
Tesla's stock surged 6% as Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas highlighted the potential of Tesla's Dojo supercomputer, which could have applications beyond self-driving technology and benefit other companies in Elon Musk's business empire.
Tesla is reportedly close to achieving a technological breakthrough that would allow it to die cast nearly all the complex underbody of an electric vehicle (EV) in one piece, reducing production costs and disruption to the industry.
Elon Musk's Cybertruck, which is a hard-edged electric reinterpretation of a pickup truck, has received mixed reactions, exciting his fans, puzzling auto experts, and drawing criticism from environmentalists who view it as unnecessary and not beneficial for the environment.
Tesla is planning to build another factory and is being sought after by various locations around the world.
Tesla has released a video showcasing its humanoid robot, claiming that it learns to adapt to its surroundings like its Full Self-Driving technology, but it remains to be seen if investors will take the robot seriously.
The text discusses recent updates impacting Tesla and mentions the possibility of a future AI robot for the company.
Artificial intelligence advancements in Tesla, particularly in the areas of self-driving technology and robotics, are fueling optimism among investors for the company's future growth potential. While immediate profitability from AI may not be seen yet, investors like Charles Harris believe in the long-term value of Tesla and its potential for success comparable to companies like Apple.
Tesla has introduced a cheaper rear-wheel drive Model Y option in the US, priced at $43,990 before tax credits, making it the most affordable Model Y EV available, and it is speculated that the vehicle utilizes lithium-iron phosphate batteries which are more cost-effective but offer a slightly reduced range compared to the discontinued All Wheel Drive model.
