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Stories
- 01Tesla
Slovenia clears Tesla FSD ahead of EU vote
Reuters: Slovenia approved Tesla Full Self-Driving driver assistance, a step before a broader EU decision on the system.
Source: Reuters
- 02SpaceX
Austrian Airlines opens Starlink on A320neo OE-LXF
Starlink said it is now delivering on Austrian Airlines. The first official Starlink line flight was new-build A320neo OE-LXF, Vienna to Porto on Sept. 7.
Primary: @Starlink on X · Full story
- 03Tesla
Tesla app points to Robotaxi rides instead of service loaners
Not a Tesla App: Tesla app 4.60.5 strings (sv_transport_robotaxi, paid loaner, e-bike) show Robotaxi as a service-center transport option when repairs run long, alongside loaners and ride vouchers. Not confirmed live nationwide. Early use is most likely where Robotaxi already operates.
Source: Not a Tesla App
- 04Boring
Boring Company funding round sets unusual investor terms
Yahoo Finance: The Boring Company is raising with nonstandard terms in a new capital round. Separate reports put a ~$20B valuation target around a multi-billion raise.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Quotes
“FSD Supervised approved in Slovenia 🇸🇮”
Elon on FSD Supervised regulatory approval in Slovenia (Sep 7 2026).
“The factory system that makes Cybercab is unlike any other automotive production line”
Elon on Cybercab manufacturing vs other auto lines.
“The Cybercab motor uses no rare earth metals, but maintains the same range! This was extremely hard to achieve.”
Elon on Cybercab drive unit rare-earth-free motor.
“Starlink will allow you to watch 4k live video while riding in Cybercab”
Elon on Starlink V5 / Cybercab in-cabin 4K video.
“Cybercab is basically a super comfortable lounge on wheels with a great TV and epic sound”
Elon product framing for Cybercab cabin experience (Sep 3 2026).