Update Tesla product specs and timelines for 2025

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       "datePublished": "2024-03-10",
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+      "dateModified": "2025-10-03",
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@@ -1072,6 +1072,23 @@
           Typically NCA (Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide) or NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) cells for higher energy density.
          </li>
         </ul>
+        <h6>
+         8. Model Y Updates (2025):
+        </h6>
+        <ul>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           "Juniper" Refresh:
+          </strong>
+          Expected refresh with modest restyling of the nose and addition of a rear-seat touchscreen (similar to Model 3 updates).
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Model Y Performance (US):
+          </strong>
+          New Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) applications, enabling home backup power and portable power supply.
+         </li>
+        </ul>
        </div>
       </div>
      </div>
@@ -1396,7 +1413,10 @@
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
-          Available in configurations including Rear-Wheel Drive (single motor), All-Wheel Drive (dual motor), and Cyberbeast (tri-motor high-performance).
+          Available in three configurations: Rear-Wheel Drive "Long Range" (single motor, 350-mile range, $69,990), All-Wheel Drive (dual motor), and Cyberbeast (tri-motor high-performance).
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          Note: The optional range extender was discontinued in May 2025, with deposits refunded to customers.
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
@@ -1407,6 +1427,29 @@
           Designed for significant towing capacity and payload, competitive with traditional pickup trucks.
          </li>
         </ul>
+        <h6>
+         10. Powershare (Vehicle-to-Home/Load) Feature:
+        </h6>
+        <ul>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Status (2025):
+          </strong>
+          Powershare is now compatible with homes that have Solar installations. Powerwall integration scheduled for Q3 2025.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Functionality:
+          </strong>
+          Enables bidirectional charging for V2H (Vehicle-to-Home) and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) applications, allowing the Cybertruck to power homes during outages or provide portable power.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Requirements:
+          </strong>
+          Compatible with Wall Connector Gen 3 or Universal Wall Connector for Powerwall owners (Q3 2025).
+         </li>
+        </ul>
        </div>
       </div>
      </div>
@@ -1560,13 +1603,25 @@
           <strong>
            Factory:
           </strong>
-          Dedicated factory in Nevada with a target annual capacity of 50,000 units.
+          Dedicated factory in Nevada (adjacent to Giga Nevada) with a target annual capacity of 50,000 units. Factory construction completed in early 2025 with mechanical equipment installation ongoing.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Production Status:
+          </strong>
+          Initial production began in October 2022 with first deliveries to PepsiCo in December 2022. Approximately 200 Semi trucks delivered through 2024.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
-           Timeline:
+           Volume Production Timeline:
           </strong>
-          Initial volume builds planned for late 2025, with ramp-up through 2026. First trucks for Tesla's own logistics, followed by customer deliveries.
+          First high-volume production builds expected late 2025, with volume production ramp beginning in March 2026. External customer deliveries to follow Tesla's internal fleet deployment.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Charging Infrastructure:
+          </strong>
+          46 new Megachargers planned to support Semi operations and customer deployments.
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
@@ -1611,14 +1666,14 @@
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         <h6>
-         1. Extreme Performance Targets (Announced):
+         1. Extreme Performance Targets (Updated 2025):
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Acceleration:
           </strong>
-          0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds (base model, potentially faster with SpaceX package).
+          0-60 mph in under 1 second (revised target for production model with SpaceX package). Base model: 1.9 seconds.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
@@ -1630,7 +1685,7 @@
           <strong>
            Quarter Mile:
           </strong>
-          As low as 8.8 seconds.
+          8.88 seconds.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
@@ -1697,37 +1752,55 @@
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
-         5. SpaceX Package (Optional, Announced):
+         5. SpaceX Package (Optional, In Development):
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Cold Gas Thrusters:
           </strong>
-          Proposed option using high-pressure cold gas thrusters (composite overwrapped pressure vessels) to dramatically improve acceleration, braking, and cornering. System would be derived from SpaceX technology.
+          Optional package using high-pressure cold gas thrusters (composite overwrapped pressure vessels) to dramatically improve acceleration, braking, and cornering. System derived from SpaceX technology.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Integration:
           </strong>
-          Thrusters would be strategically placed around the vehicle. Details remain subject to final engineering and regulatory approval.
+          Thrusters strategically placed around the vehicle. Work on cold-gas thrusters confirmed ongoing as of February 2025 by Tesla Engineering VP Lars Moravy.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Goal:
+          </strong>
+          Enable sub-1-second 0-60 mph acceleration and enhanced handling characteristics.
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
-         6. Production &amp; Availability:
+         6. Production &amp; Availability (2025 Update):
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
-           Status:
+           Design Status:
+          </strong>
+          Design nearing completion as of Q3 2024 (Musk statement). Development confirmed underway with potential demo by end of 2025.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Production Timeline:
+          </strong>
+          Expected debut in late 2025 with production beginning same year, though timeline subject to change. Positioned as "Last Best Driver's Car."
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Pricing:
           </strong>
-          Development ongoing. Production timelines have been subject to change. As of early 2025, a production design is expected to be completed with volume production aimed for 2026, though this remains an ambitious target.
+          Base model: $200,000. Founder's Series (first 1,000 units): $250,000.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Focus:
           </strong>
-          Positioned as a halo car demonstrating the peak of EV performance.
+          Positioned as a halo car demonstrating the peak of EV performance, featuring seating for four and a removable glass roof.
          </li>
         </ul>
        </div>
@@ -3440,20 +3513,32 @@
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
-         5. FSD (Supervised):
+         5. FSD (Supervised) - Version 13/14 (2025):
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
-           Current State:
+           Current State (V13):
           </strong>
-          Offers advanced driver-assistance features, including Navigate on Autopilot (highway lane changes, interchange navigation), Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Smart Summon, and traffic light/stop sign control. City Streets driving capability is available in beta (FSD Beta) and requires active driver supervision.
+          FSD V13 (released December 2024 for HW4/AI4 vehicles) features a complete overhaul of the end-to-end driving network. V13.2.9 available across all HW4 vehicles. Achieves approximately 400 miles between critical interventions.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           V14 (October 2025):
+          </strong>
+          Rolling out to early-access drivers in early October 2025, with broader release in v14.1 (~2 weeks later). Integrates learnings from Robotaxi FSD builds operating in Austin, resulting in "step change improvement" in capability. Musk describes it as feeling "sentient."
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Features:
+          </strong>
+          Navigate on Autopilot (highway lane changes, interchange navigation), Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Smart Summon, traffic light/stop sign control, and city streets driving. Cybertruck now includes Start FSD from Park and Unpark features (V13).
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Evolution:
           </strong>
-          Continuously updated via OTA software releases, aiming for full autonomy.
+          Continuously updated via OTA software releases. FSD Unsupervised planned for select cities in 2025/2026.
          </li>
         </ul>
         <h6>
@@ -3848,7 +3933,7 @@
         </h5>
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          <p class="summary">
-          Technical specifications and capabilities of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot platform, focusing on current Gen-2 and anticipated developments.
+          Technical specifications and capabilities of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robot platform, focusing on Gen-2 through Gen-2.5 and anticipated Gen-3 developments.
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@@ -3884,32 +3969,32 @@
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         </ul>
         <h6>
-         2. Mechanical Architecture (Gen-2 &amp; evolving):
+         2. Mechanical Architecture (Gen-2/2.5 &amp; evolving):
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Actuators:
           </strong>
-          Tesla-designed custom actuators (rotary and linear) for all joints. Gen-2 features improved torque density and smoother motion. Focus on electric actuation for efficiency and precision. Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF) around 28-30 for the full body, with 11 DoF per hand in Gen-2.
+          Tesla-designed custom actuators (rotary and linear) for all joints. Gen-2 features improved torque density and smoother motion, with Gen-2.5 showing further refinements. Focus on electric actuation for efficiency and precision. Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF) around 28-30 for the full body, with 11 DoF per hand.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Skeletal Structure &amp; Materials:
           </strong>
-          Lightweight yet strong materials. Emphasis on reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity (Gen-2 is ~10kg lighter than Gen-1).
+          Lightweight yet strong materials. Emphasis on reducing weight while maintaining structural integrity (Gen-2 is ~10kg lighter than Gen-1). Gen-2.5 continues weight optimization.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            End Effectors/Hands:
           </strong>
-          Advanced, multi-fingered hands with tactile sensing capabilities for object manipulation. Gen-2 hands are faster and more dexterous.
+          Advanced, multi-fingered hands with tactile sensing capabilities for object manipulation. Gen-2 hands are faster and more dexterous. Goal to achieve needle-threading precision (ongoing challenge).
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Overall Dimensions &amp; Weight:
           </strong>
-          Height typically around 173 cm (5'8"). Weight for Gen-2 around 58-60 kg (120-130 lbs).
+          Height: 173 cm (5'8"). Target weight: 57 kg (125 lbs). Gen-2 achieved 30% faster walking speed compared to Gen-1.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
@@ -4037,26 +4122,38 @@
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         </ul>
         <h6>
-         8. Development Status &amp; Timeline (as of mid-2025)
+         8. Development Status &amp; Timeline (2025 Update)
         </h6>
         <ul>
          <li>
           <strong>
-           Gen-2 Optimus:
+           Gen-2.5 ("Golden"):
           </strong>
-          Showcased significant improvements in weight, speed, hand dexterity, and balance.
+          Latest revealed version with continued improvements. Gen-3 confirmed in development with Musk stating "It is sublime" (not yet publicly shown).
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
            Factory Deployment:
           </strong>
-          Initial deployment for simple tasks in Tesla factories is underway or imminent, providing real-world testing and data collection.
+          Optimus robots operating in Tesla factories and walking around Palo Alto office around-the-clock. Demonstrated walking, basic manipulation, household tasks, and simple pick-and-place operations.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Production Targets:
+          </strong>
+          Original 2025 goal: 10,000 units. Revised to 5,000 units (March 2025). Actual production reportedly in the hundreds as of mid-2025.
+         </li>
+         <li>
+          <strong>
+           Pricing &amp; Availability:
+          </strong>
+          Target price: $20,000-$30,000 at full-scale production. External sales targeted for 2026.
          </li>
          <li>
           <strong>
-           Future Capabilities:
+           Challenges:
           </strong>
-          Aiming for broader task capabilities and eventual mass production. Timelines for wider availability are still long-term.
+          Production affected by China's rare earth metal export restrictions. Ongoing work to achieve fine motor control goals (e.g., needle threading).
          </li>
         </ul>
        </div>