Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards - Chinese regulatory draft mandates all car doors (excluding trunks) to have external mechanical handles with sufficient operation space (60mm x 20mm x 25mm) [1] - The draft also requires internal mechanical backups for door operation, positioned within 300mm of the door edge [1] - Regulations necessitate that doors can be opened from the outside without tools in the event of battery thermal runaway or similar incidents [1] - The new standard may become a global benchmark, potentially eliminating aesthetically-focused designs that compromise safety [1] Tesla's Strategy & Product Development - Tesla is developing a solution integrating electronic buttons with manual mechanical cables for door operation, addressing safety regulations while maintaining design [1] - Tesla has removed the Enhanced Autopilot (EAP), priced at $5,100 AUD, option for new HW4.0 cars in Australia [1] - This move is seen as a strategy to streamline product offerings and push users towards the Full Self-Driving (FSD) option [1] - Tesla is potentially testing a subscription model for FSD in the Australian market after removing the mid-tier EAP option [1] AI & Government Contracts - xAI secured a deal with the US General Services Administration (GSA) to provide Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast models to federal agencies [2] - xAI's offer is priced at $0.42 per agency for 18 months, significantly undercutting competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic [2] - xAI will provide dedicated engineering support to assist government agencies in implementing and using Grok [2] - This deal is viewed as a strategic victory, positioning Grok as a key component in the US's AI capabilities and securing valuable data and brand endorsement [2]