Modern Tesla vehicles are equipped with extensive surveillance capabilities, including multiple cameras and sensors that collect significant amounts of data about the car's surroundings and occupants. While Tesla claims to protect user privacy through data anonymization and limited collection practices, investigations have revealed concerning privacy breaches and employee misuse of customer data. Privacy experts express skepticism about Tesla's data protection measures and policy transparency.
BYD has produced its first solid-state battery cells on a pilot line in 2024, with mass demonstration expected around 2027 and large-scale production after 2030. The company is focusing on sulphide electrolytes for solid-state cells, aiming to achieve cost parity with current NCM cells at scale. BYD plans to use these batteries primarily in high-end models while maintaining LFP cells for other vehicle segments.
Stellantis has implemented intrusive full-screen pop-up ads in Jeep vehicles' infotainment systems, appearing whenever the vehicle stops, prompting widespread customer frustration. The advertisements, primarily promoting Mopar's extended warranty service, require manual dismissal and interrupt essential vehicle functions, with Stellantis attributing this feature to a SiriusXM contractual agreement.