Tesla enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of the company's groundbreaking all-electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to share some exciting news, stating that he had spent hours walking the Cybertruck production line in Texas, implying that the assembly line is almost ready for action.
In his tweet, Musk expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that the Cybertruck is "gonna be awesome" and that it "feels like the future." While he refrained from divulging specifics, it's evident that significant progress has been made in setting up the machinery for mass production. Since its unveiling in 2019, the Cybertruck has faced a series of delays and challenges, but this news brings renewed hope for reservation holders.
Ramp Up 2024
Musk's announcement aligns with Tesla's previously stated plan to commence limited production of the Cybertruck this summer, with a more significant ramp-up in 2024. This latest development showcases the American EV brand's commitment to avoiding further delays and delivering on its promises. Changes are surfacing piece by piece.
Recent weeks have seen further evidence of Tesla's swift progress through the necessary phases to assemble the Cybertruck. The Giga Texas factory is set to receive two 9,000-ton Giga Presses, with an increase in hiring and more prototypes appearing on the streets for testing — a standard practice for any manufacturer.
Latest Video
The Cybertruck was spotted yesterday at Tesla's Fremont test track. In the video, the Cybertruck takes a short spin around the track before making its way over to a group of people, presumably Tesla engineers.
Personal Cybertruck
Having recently visited the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, I share Musk's excitement for the Cybertruck. This revolutionary vehicle represents the future of electric transportation with its cutting-edge design and advanced features. It was quite a scene to be surrounded by hundreds of amazing vehicles, but I kept hearing people talking about Cybertruck. Several times I heard kids exclaim, "look! Cybertruck!"
While there remain several unknowns surrounding the Cybertruck, we can anticipate that the all-electric pickup will come equipped with an adaptive air suspension system linked to Tesla's latest Hardware 4.0 computer, rear-wheel steering, and four-wheel drive capabilities.
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Tesla’s recent focus on expanding and vertically integrating its battery production is beginning to take global steps, starting with a battery recycling and service center in South Australia. In Marion, a suburb of Adelaide, the council recently voted in favor of a proposal that would see contaminated public land developed and leased to Tesla.
The move promises local jobs and environmental remediation but has garnered a lot of public debate focused on Elon’s moves outside his role as CEO.
The proposal involves a site that’s currently unusable for recreation due to chemical contamination. A local developer plans to acquire and remediate the land, constructing a new facility specifically for Tesla. This site would reportedly serve two purposes: recycling old lithium-ion batteries and serving as a Tesla Service Center.
Tesla’s Commitment to Recycling
Tesla recently announced its intention to ramp up its battery recycling and repurposing efforts. During the Q1 2025 Earnings Call, Tesla’s executives highlighted substantial progress. Tesla had recycled enough materials in Q1 2025 to build approximately 21,000 Model Y RWD vehicles, representing a 136% year-over-year increase from Q1 2024.
Dedicated regional hubs like this one would be a logical next step in expanding the recycling loop and furthering Tesla’s vertical integration while also reducing its reliance on new materials. In addition, local sources also mentioned that Tesla could be repurposing older lithium-ion batteries for other purposes, including their inclusion in stationary battery storage systems like Powerwall or Megapack.
Of course, the facility also has major benefits for the local community, including creating around 100 local jobs, as well as injecting approximately $56 million into the local economy. Further, developing the contaminated land as a renewable facility is one of the safest ways to use the land that’s been sealed off from the public for nearly a decade.
Elon’s Image
The proposal isn’t without its critics. Local opposition was voiced during community consultations, with most of the negative sentiment directed towards Elon rather than the facility itself. Despite these complaints, the local council elected to proceed, arguing that tangible economic and environmental benefits far outweigh any perceived geopolitical or symbolic harm that shutting down the project could cause.
With the council’s endorsement on record, the proposal now moves to the South Australian state government for approvals regarding the change in land classification.
Tesla’s software updates often hide some undocumented features alongside the official release notes, and software update 2025.20 is no exception. With this update, Tesla has introduced a welcome quality-of-life improvement for the in-vehicle Dashcam Viewer. Users now have the ability to select and delete multiple clips at once (thanks, Max!). However, this addition is limited to the updated Dashcam Viewer for Ryzen-based vehicles.
While it may seem a small change, if you wanted to clear out your Dashcam clips, you’d have to either delete them one by one in the vehicle or remove your Dashcam USB drive and take it to a computer to erase all the clips at once. For those who frequently see Sentry Mode notifications or often record clips with their Dashcam, this is a useful addition.
This feature is currently limited to vehicles that have received the updated Dashcam viewer - which means vehicles equipped with AMD Ryzen processors (how to tell if you have Intel or AMD). This includes all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with AMD Ryzen, as well as the 2021+ Model S and Model X vehicles.
Unfortunately, since the Cybertruck does not yet have access to the updated Dashcam viewer or support for the additional two cameras in Sentry Mode, it has not received this feature yet either.
This undocumented feature is a very welcomed addition for many users who carefully manage their Dashcam and Sentry Mode videos.
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