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[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

I just drove a Tesla Robotaxi in a Model Y — and it was completely unsupervised. No hands, no supervision, just pure autonomy.

Tesla is now pushing the boundaries with unsupervised FSD testing on public roads, and the Cybercab era is coming faster than most people realize.

In this video, I take you along for a real ride through city streets, sharing what it actually feels like when the car drives itself flawlessly. From smooth navigation to handling complex intersections, this is the future of transportation happening right now. (@BeardedTesla @JoshWest247)

The world is about to change. Robotaxis will reshape cities, reduce accidents, cut transportation costs, and give millions of people new freedom. This isn’t sci-fi anymore — it’s here.

Watch until the end for my honest thoughts on what this means for Tesla, the industry, and everyday life.Drop a like if you’re excited for the autonomous future!

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

Tesla Beat #150: Record Q2 Deliveries and Model Y L Launch in US w/ @sjvtesla @futreaza @matthewdr https://t.co/YjTpodzyCk

[Matthew Donegan-Ryan @MatthewDR]

Freedom Pod: The Tesla Beat is LIVE!

@SjvTesla @FutureAZA @teslaownersSV

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

Tesla Beat #150: Record Q2 Deliveries and Model Y L Launch in US w/ @sjvtesla @futreaza @matthewdr https://t.co/YjTpodzyCk

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

“You could never make me hate my Tesla, it drives me everywhere”

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TESLA SALES SURGE IN SWEDEN IN JUNE
Tesla continued its strong European recovery in June 2026 with solid growth in Sweden.
Key June 2026 numbers:
• 2,148 vehicles registered — up +56% year-over-year
• This marks continued momentum following a strong May
• The Model Y remains the top-selling EV and one of the strongest performers in the overall market
Sweden has long been one of Europe’s most EV-friendly countries, and Tesla is regaining significant market share as supply stabilizes and new incentives take effect.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

TESLA SALES QUADRUPLE IN GERMANY IN JUNE

Tesla delivered a massive performance in its home market of Germany in June 2026.
Key numbers:

• 7,768 vehicles registered — up +317.6% year-over-year
• This marks the fifth straight month of triple-digit growth for Tesla in Germany
• Strong demand for the Model Y continues to drive the surge
After a challenging 2025, Tesla is seeing a strong recovery across several European markets, with Germany showing one of the most dramatic rebounds.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

@FelixSchlang Yes

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

👽 technology

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TESLA SALES MORE THAN DOUBLE IN FRANCE IN JUNE

In June 2026, Tesla delivered a massive performance in France.

Key numbers:
• 7,474 vehicles registered — up 105% year-over-year
• New monthly sales record for Tesla in France
• Tesla captured 4.0% market share, becoming the 7th best-selling brand overall in the country

This strong growth comes as Tesla continues its European recovery, with solid increases also seen in Sweden (+56%) and Denmark (+39%).

The Model Y remains the main driver of demand, showing that even in competitive European markets, Tesla continues to win significant market share when supply improves.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

TESLA MODEL Y SMASHES AUSTRALIAN SALES RECORD IN JUNE

In June 2026, the Tesla Model Y delivered one of its strongest performances yet in Australia.

Key June 2026 numbers:
• Tesla sold 8,670 vehicles total — up 88.9% year-over-year
• Model Y alone sold a record 8,072 units — up 133.5% from June 2025
• This beat the previous monthly record of 5,605 set just one month earlier in May
The Model Y continues to dominate the Australian market, showing that a fully electric vehicle can not only compete with — but outperform — traditional gas and hybrid SUVs in real-world sales.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

@DavidMoss @congressdj @MerianneJensen could be better but with a Model Y L

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@99_Colorado @grok, what was Diana's most viral post?

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

@sampritibh You know this

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

People don’t care about how you reached your success. They want the quick win.

If you’re struggling, here’s your message to keep going and ignore the noise.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

STARLINK IS TAKING OVER IN-FLIGHT CONNECTIVITY

As of early July 2026, over 40 airlines have partnered with Starlink. Many are already live, and the rollout is accelerating fast.

Airlines Already Offering Starlink (Live on Aircraft)
• JSX (first commercial airline)
• Hawaiian Airlines (full fleet)
• airBaltic (full fleet)
• ZIPAIR Tokyo (full fleet)
• United Airlines (largest deployment — hundreds equipped)
• Qatar Airways
• Air France
• Emirates (rapidly expanding)
• Alaska Airlines
• WestJet
• Virgin Atlantic
• SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Major Airlines Rolling Out or Announced
• Southwest Airlines (first flights starting summer 2026)
• American Airlines (500+ aircraft starting 2027)
• British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling (IAG group)
• Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings)
• Singapore Airlines
• Korean Air and subsidiaries (Asiana, Air Busan, Air Seoul)
• Air New Zealand
• flydubai
• Gulf Air
• EL AL
Plus many others including LEVEL, Jin Air, Aero, Arajet, and more.
How this changes the game:
Starlink delivers real high-speed internet (often 100–350+ Mbps) from gate to gate. Passengers can now reliably video call, stream, work, and game at 35,000 feet. What used to be one of the worst parts of flying is becoming one of the best.
Airlines without Starlink are already at a competitive disadvantage. The gap is widening quickly.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

SPACEX HAS ALREADY DONE NEARLY HALF OF ALL ORBITAL LAUNCHES IN 2026

As of early July 2026, the numbers are clear:
• SpaceX: ~79–80 orbital launches
• China: 44 launches
• Russia: 8 launches
• Rest of the World (Europe, India, Japan, etc.): ~24 combined
Total global orbital launches so far: ~156
That means SpaceX has conducted roughly half of every single orbital launch on Earth this year.
No other company or country has ever come close to this level of dominance in a single year. Falcon 9 reusability has turned what used to be rare and expensive into something routine.
The gap isn’t closing. It’s widening.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

@SimonSaysKnow 🎯

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BREAKING: Tesla driver Michael Butler has been charged with felony manslaughter in the June 19 Katy, Texas crash that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila.
Investigators determined Butler overrode FSD by flooring the accelerator, hitting 73 mph (double the limit), with no braking or steering correction. He drove straight into a house, striking Avila inside.
Key findings from the charging document:
• FSD was active and working normally earlier that evening
• Black box data shows full accelerator override; brake never pressed
• No mechanical failure or medical impairment (hospital tests clear)
• Phone searches showed frustration with FSD being “too timid”
Butler initially claimed he “passed out.” Evidence contradicts this.

[Simon Unleashed @SimonSaysKnow]

Breaking News: The driver in the fatal Tesla crash, Michael Butler, has been charged with Felony Manslaughter and the investigators are not messing around when it comes to what they believe happened.

The charging document below is worth the read but here are a few highlights I think are worth pointing out and that confirm my findings in the videos test I did in the neighborhood and posted last week.

TLDR summary by the Vehicular Crimes Investigator J. Philipbar:

“Based on (1) the videos of BUTLER and his Tesla before and during the crash, (2) the black box data showing the live activity of the accelerator pedal, steering, and speed before and during the crash, (3) the Google searches demonstrating BUTLER’s recent frustration with the ‘timid’ nature of FSD mode, (4) the absence of any evidence of mechanical failure in the Tesla, and (5) the absence of any medical evidence, despite thorough hospital testing and evaluation, that BUTLER had any seizure, heart attack, or stroke, I have reason to believe and do believe that BUTLER recklessly caused the death of Martha Avila by applying pressure to the accelerator pedal in his Tesla, overriding FSD mode’s speed control, traveling at a speed more than double the speed limit, failing to brake, failing to control speed, driving off the road, driving towards a house, and driving into and through a house, where he struck and killed Avila.”

Case: State of Texas v. Michael David Butler (Cause No. 1970727, Harris County District Court No. 208)

Charge: Felony Manslaughter

Date of Incident: June 19, 2026, ~8:04 PM

Location: 1907 Blooming Park Lane, Katy, Harris County, Texas (residential cul-de-sac)

Defendant: Michael David Butler (driving a blue 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, VIN 5YJ3E1EA1SF987427)

Victim: Martha Avila (elderly female, struck and killed inside her home)

Key investigative findings (drawn directly from dash-cam video, driver-door camera video, vehicle “black box”/airbag control module data, phone data extraction, hospital records, and witness statements from deputies and investigators):

• Butler had been using FSD mode without incident for multiple DoorDash deliveries earlier that evening.

• In the final minutes, while in FSD mode and approaching a left turn, Butler pressed the accelerator pedal (overriding FSD speed control). He continued pressing it progressively to 100% (“pedal to the metal”), causing rapid acceleration straight into the cul-de-sac instead of turning.

• The brake pedal was never pressed in the final minute before impact. No data showed any attempt to steer away from the curb or house.

• No mechanical failure or malfunction was detected in the Tesla.

• Hospital evaluation and testing ruled out seizure, stroke, heart attack, or other medical impairment as the cause. Butler was awake, alert, and coherent after the crash.

• Butler’s phone showed recent Google searches expressing frustration that FSD was “too timid,” “not aggressive enough,” and “FSD is not aggressive enough for city driving.”

@SawyerMerritt @wholemars @DirtyTesLa

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

ELON MUSK’S MOST POWERFUL THINKING TOOL: FIRST PRINCIPLES

Most people solve problems by looking at what already exists and making small improvements. They reason by analogy.
Elon does the opposite.

He breaks problems down to the most fundamental truths (physics, economics, raw materials) and rebuilds solutions from scratch — with no assumptions about “how it’s always been done.”

Elon explained it clearly:

“I think it’s important to reason from first principles rather than by analogy. The normal way we conduct our lives is we reason by analogy… You boil things down to the most fundamental truths and then reason up from there.”

This is the exact mindset behind reusable rockets, affordable long-range EVs, truth-seeking AI, and every major breakthrough at his companies.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

@RyanJTorres @UnpluggedTesla @UPTeslaFremont @bbyplaid Let’s
Go

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@MerianneJensen @congressdj Got a six seater Cybertruck