Tesla News
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The company is known for more than its LFP batteries; it's one of the highest-volume manufacturers of plug-in cars, and makes electric buses and trucks as well.
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Tesla Supercharger network ranks highest in customer satisfaction, finds J.D. Power
The survey giant also noted that charging-hardware reliability is becoming an issue, with an increasing portion of respondents pointing to malfunctioning equipment.
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Ralph Nader calls for NHTSA to order removal of Tesla Full Self-Driving
The auto-safety firebrand and former third-party Presidential candidate called FSD "one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades."
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Tesla Model Y: Californians can subscribe by the month to drive best-selling EV
Autonomy aims to offer a more flexible alternative to traditional buying or leasing, at prices lower than rental services.
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Thousands with Tesla Powerwalls will back up the grid in a virtual power plant experiment
Participating customers' Powerwalls will collectively form a "distributed" battery that can absorb excess energy during low electricity demand, and discharge it back into the grid during high demand.
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Tesla prices rise by thousands, again: Model Y now starts at $67,190
The popular Tesla Model Y base price has been boosted by another $3,000, while price hikes of up to $6,000 apply to other models.
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The Engineering Analysis now spans 830,000 Tesla Autopilot-equipped vehicles, including 2014-2022 Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles.
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Panasonic: Tesla pushing for faster development of 4680 cells
Tesla's top cell supplier has been scouting locations in the U.S., although it plans to initially build the new format in Japan.
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Tesla recalls cars for overheating issue—of screens, not battery packs
Overheating could cause the screen to lag or restart. Since the rearview camera feed is displayed through the screen, this is considered a safety-critical issue.
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Report: Tesla adds swiveling screen to yoke-equipped Model S
Tesla recently gave the Model S (and Model X) a significant interior update that included a steering yoke, but it hasn't confirmed the swiveling screen.
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US plug-in vehicle sales hit a record high in Q1, led by Tesla and California
Tesla took a noteworthy 10.6% of the California light-vehicle market; or to put it another way, Tesla sold 78% of the battery electric vehicles bought in California in Q1.
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Did big EV ad spending from GM, BMW, Kia, Nissan result in a "Super Bowl Effect" for Tesla?
U.S. gross orders for Tesla vehicles the day after the Super Bowl—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla.
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Leased Tesla models delivered starting April 15 aren't eligible for purchase—either directly by the lessee or by a third party.
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Boombox recall redux: Teslas now keep to pedestrian alert rules when summoned
The recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they're moving.
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Tesla CEO Musk stresses scaling up, teases dedicated robotaxi, Cybertruck update
Tesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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Tesla delivered a record number of EVs in Q1, amid supply-chain struggles
The Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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Tesla delivers first cars from Giga Germany
CEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y Performance crossovers to customers at the factory, known as Giga Germany or Giga Berlin
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Tesla prices rise again: At $48,190, base Model 3 now costs a third more vs. a year ago
Today's base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive has more range than the Standard Range Plus, but that discontinued model accelerated quicker and was better in the cold.
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Tesla's primary supplier aims to ramp up mass production of the large-format cylindrical cells—to be used in the Cybertruck, Semi, and more—in 2023.
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Could federal funds open the Tesla Supercharger network to other EVs in the US?
Tesla made a proposal in comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, regarding the $7.5 billion earmarked for a national EV charging network.
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Analysis: Tesla could get "a lucrative revenue stream" from credit sales with Biden mpg standards
Stricter standards on the U.S., Europe, and China could provide strong revenue for EV makers—especially Tesla.
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Tesla tops study of home charging experience—again
Tesla owners are happiest with that brand's home hardware and experience, which simplifies home and Supercharger use under a unified app.
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Tesla Model 3 owners could soon cut the cord at home with aftermarket wireless system
The system will be capable of charging at 11 kw, adding between 35 and 40 miles of range per hour of charging—all without picking up a charge connector.
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Tesla settles with the EPA over Clean Air Act violations
Paint shop violations in California spanning nearly three years have been assessed a fine of $275,000.
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