Tesla's Innovative 24-Hour Diner and Drive-In Concept Gains Approval

August 25, 2023

By Kevin Armstrong

Tesla receives approval for its Diner and Drive-In

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A futuristic blend of entertainment and electric vehicle charging is coming to Hollywood as Tesla gains significant approvals for its state-of-the-art Diner and Drive-In Supercharger project.

According to documents revealed by Teslarati from the LA Department of Building and Safety, Tesla has won permit approval for its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger in Los Angeles. This unique project aims to offer Tesla owners and the public a dining and movie experience while charging their electric vehicles.

Project Background: An Experience Beyond Charging

Elon Musk has hinted at the idea for several years, and the planned facility now has a confirmed location at 7001 W. Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood. Featuring 32 Supercharger stalls, two screens for movie clips, and a rooftop-seating restaurant, this entertainment hub marks a new era in EV charging experiences.

Originally planned for Santa Monica, the location shift to Hollywood seems more fitting for the glamorous concept. Eight months after Tesla submitted the applications in November 2022, Los Angeles approved the plan.

A Glimpse into the Future: Tesla's Investor Day Revelation

During Tesla's recent Investor Day, Rebecca Tinucci, Tesla's Senior Director of Charging Infrastructure, offered attendees a sneak peek into the company's visionary plans. Presenting an intriguing slide titled "Can't Forget to Do Cool S***," Tinucci unveiled an illustration that brought Tesla's creative concept to life.

The slide featured a retro-looking Tesla Diner restaurant with a rooftop patio and an old-school drive-in movie screen behind it. The captivating image excited those present and provided a tangible vision of what Tesla's new Supercharger site could look like.

From 24/7 charging and dining to scheduled movie programming, Tesla is set to make waiting for a charge an enjoyable event. With bamboo landscaping and carhop service options, the new location promises a blend of nostalgia and novelty.

Approvals and Progress: On the Road to Reality

After several evaluations, Tesla received the green light for various construction phases. On July 18, the company secured approval for grading the area, building walls, and constructing movie screens.

The initial grading inspection on August 9 was approved, paving the way for Tesla to move forward with this visionary project. Stantec Architecture, based in Chandler, Arizona, is listed as the project’s architect, with PCL Construction Services Inc. out of Glendale, California, handling the contracting.

The Tesla Supercharger Network: More Than Just Charging

While Tesla's Supercharger Network is already the most expansive globally, this new addition brings a creative twist. The changing dynamics of charging technology have reduced customers' time at charging stations, but the desire for unique experiences remains.

Tesla is now offering more than a place to charge by introducing this new concept. As the company looks to enhance the EV owner's experience, the Diner and Drive-In Supercharger may become one of Tesla's most captivating stops.

Tesla's ambitious project showcases the company's forward-thinking approach and promises to redefine how people perceive electric vehicle charging. By marrying technology with leisure, the Hollywood Diner and Drive-In Supercharger site will likely become a landmark for Tesla owners and entertainment enthusiasts.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Event - We, Robot - Everything Announced

October 11, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Did you miss Tesla’s biggest event since its inception? No worries, we have you covered.

We’ve got a straightforward and easy-to-digest recap below, split and organized by sections. Of course, we’ll dive into some of the bigger subjects in detail over the upcoming days, so stay tuned!

Event Info

· Tesla’s We, Robot event was centered on the future of autonomy

· 5 “neighbourhoods” were created.

· Westworld offered Texas BBQ and the stage for the event

· Metropolis had arcade games, and the ability to take a swing at Cybertruck!

· TSLA Theater had pizza and desserts, as well as a movie on a gigantic screen.

· New York brought a block party with live music and street performers, as well as street snacks.

· Finally, the last area was Merch – which, surprise – offered Tesla Merch, including gear, apparel, posters, and more.

· Elon Musk arrived in style in a Robotaxi to kick off the event.

Master Plan Part 4 Reference Poster

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General/Master Plan Part 4

· The event made multiple references to Master Plan Part 4, but we haven’t seen the official document yet.

· Today’s transportation infrastructure is too expensive, not safe, and not sustainable.

· 10 hours a week of use of consumer vehicles out of 168 hours a week.

· Unsupervised Full Self Driving – Fall asleep and wake up at your destination.

· Increased free time for humans

· Goal is to remove parking lots, as less will be needed in the future of autonomous vehicles.

· Create green space in the cities we live in.

AI Poster

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Robotaxi/Cybercab

· The Cybercab has 2 doors, 2 seats, and is a 4-wheeler, as expected.

· It has a front and rear lightbar, similar to Cybertruck.

· No paint, Cybertruck style finish.

· No rear or top glass.

· No steering wheel or pedals.

· Butterfly doors.

· Large center screen.

· Has large, hatch-like trunk

· 20 vehicles produced and ready at the event, with 30 additional Model Ys.

· Autonomous vehicles will be 10x safer than humans.

· Low cost for autonomous transit; $1/mi for buses, Cybercab around $0.2/mi ($0.4 after taxes and fees)

· Will be available for purchase

· Will cost below $30,000 USD.

· One person will be able to take care of a small fleet easily.

· Cybercab production begins before 2027.

· Comes with inductive charging.

· Tesla Social Media mentioned Fleet Management software.

· Tesla showed off an automated cleaning system in the video, vacuuming the vehicle, wiping the seats and screens.

· CyberCab will still be Vision-only, no need for radar or lidar.

· Call it once, and its available for you all day, for either quick trips or long trips.

Elon Musk Poster

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RoboVan

· Tesla showed off a fully automous RoboVan with no front window.

· Up to 20 people or can be setup for goods transport.

· RoboVan has a Cyber aesthetic as well.

· Large glass sliding doors.

· Tesla seems to be going all-in on this aesthetic for its future vehicles.

· RoboVan can be adapted to school bus or RV use.

· RoboVan can also be adapted to personal use – this suggests it could be outfitted with a steering wheel and pedals.

The CyberVan arriving

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AI and Hardware

· Unsupervised FSD in Texas and California in 2025, with Model 3 and Model Y.

· Unsupervised FSD for S, X, and CT in the future.

· AI has lived “a million lives” so it’s been trained on numerous odd situations.

· Always pays attention and is always fully aware of its surroundings.

· 10-30x safer than humans.

· Focus on Tesla Vision – full autonomy, unsupervised for S, 3, X, Y, and CT.

· Cybercab will have AI5, will have oversized compute compared to what’s required.

· Distributed inference compute brought up again.

· No news on inductive charging for other vehicles.

The Optimus Poster

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Optimus

· Optimus was brought out on stage again, walked alongside employees.

· Attendees were allowed to interact with Optimus robots, they walked around with them.

· Optimus robots served drinks at the bar.

· Expected to cost $20K-$30K USD.

· Will be an autonomous robotic assistant that can help with household tasks.

· It can also be a humanoid friend, teacher, babysitter, etc.,

· Elon mentioned the risks of AI Super Intelligence, and having to address it.

· People were able to talk and interact with the Optimus units on the ground at the event. They could converse, dance, pour rinks, play rock paper scissors (and win!)

· Guests were not allowed to touch the Optimus units in the crowd, as they were still being escorted by employees, likely for safety reasons.

Another poster referencing Master Plan IV.

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If you missed the event, you can also see the entire thing on YouTube!

Tesla 'We, Robot' Robotaxi Event: How and Where to Watch [Updated]

October 10, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Tesla’s Robotaxi event is coming up later today, and there’s lots of hype. It’s absolutely going to be a must-see event, so we’ve outlined how you can watch it tonight.

We’re even running a Robotaxi Event Prediction Contest – so go sign up to win some prizes from our fantastic sponsors.

If you weren’t one of the lucky lottery winners who managed to snag a ticket, there are a few ways to watch the Robotaxi event.

When

Tesla says the event will start at 10 PM EST or 7 PM PST. However, expect it to start fashionably late as usual. The agenda Tesla has provided is below.

Watch Live

The event is expected to be available on X, YouTube, and Tesla’s website. The links for X and YouTube are below. We’ll update this as the day goes along and Tesla adds additional sources.

Watch the Robotaxi event live on X.
Watch on YouTube (below)

Agenda

This is the agenda Tesla has provided. All times are PST.

3:00 PM: Parking Lot Opens

5:00 PM: Doors Open

5:30 PM: Check-In Begins

7:00 PM: Remarks

Watch in Tesla Showrooms

Tesla is also running events at its local showrooms worldwide. Many of these pop-up events have been organized by the Tesla showrooms or in conjunction with local Tesla Owner’s Club groups.

You can go to Tesla’s Events Page here and see if there are any showrooms open in your region. These events are in-person, and a good way to hang out with local Tesla fans and owners to watch one of the biggest events in Tesla’s history. If you don’t see an event listed, try calling your local Tesla showroom or contacting your local Owner’s Club. Other events may be running locally that you could attend.