Tesla News
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The top executive for Tesla in China appears to have confirmed that development for EV maker's $25,000 international car is happening there.
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Electric-car rivalry heats up: Just 4% of Tesla shoppers will only choose the brand, survey finds
Tesla is no longer the only maker of long-range premium EVs, and survey results suggest shopper allegiance doesn't run deep.
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EVgo plans many more Tesla chargers to supplement Supercharger network
The charging network EVgo is expanding its Tesla fast charging connectors after a successful rollout to several California markets.
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How will Tesla's bitcoin investment affect its carbon footprint?
Tesla, which has contributed to lowering motorists' carbon footprint, has invested in the most carbon-intensive currency on the planet.
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Teslas cover more daily miles than other EVs: Are they better ICE replacements?
Electric vehicles are driven less than gasoline vehicles—although Teslas cover more ground and use more electricity because of it.
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Tesla existed before Elon Musk: Founders on how they pitched the idea
Tesla was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, but Elon Musk brought the investment to the table that brought the Roadster project to fruition.
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Failure-prone screens on 2012 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X are being recalled because they're safety-critical.
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?
Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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Tesla CEO Musk again teases rocket tech for Roadster, due in 2022
Will SpaceX technology give the Tesla Roadster breakthrough performance? CEO Elon Musk added intrigue but didn't give any answer quite yet.
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2021 Tesla Model S: Fresh interior, redesigned battery pack, before 520-mile Plaid+
A refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X will include an aircraft-style yoke in place of the traditional steering wheel and a new battery pack, with a 412-mile range listed.
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Tesla Model S convertible conversion could be best alternative to overdue Roadster
Although this Model S ragtop is a one-off build, the Italian firm Ares design is showing its potential to custom-create a body style that Tesla hasn't prioritized.
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Tesla Model Y crash test results: 5-star rating secured
The Tesla Model Y managed to achieve the best occupant safety ratings in the federal government's dynamic tests.
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A new Standard Range Model Y undercuts the base Ford Mustang Mach-E in price but beats it in range.
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Tesla nearly reaches 500,000 deliveries in 2020
Tesla made well over 500,000 vehicles in 2020, thanks to its Shanghai factory, and rolled out a new model in a pandemic.
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Chinese-built Tesla Model 3 ranks high in quality survey
The Tesla Model 3 was rated second best in a J.D. Power quality survey from the Chinese market—a much better result than vehicles from Tesla's California plant.
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Pedestrians beware: Update enables Tesla owners to create their own horn sounds
A software update gives Tesla owners the ability to change their horn sounds for those outside the car, including fart sounds.
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Tesla Model S and Model X suspension failures prompt US safety investigation
A suspension issue on the Model X and Model S has prompted a safety investigation from NHTSA. It could potentially lead to a U.S. recall.
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Tesla recalls Model X, Model Y for separate issues, both assembly-related
Assembly woes like those reported in quality and reliability surveys appear to be to blame for two new Tesla recalls.
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A compact hatchback model could help Tesla gain sales in Europe and beyond, while CEO Musk hinted that another range boost is near.
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Tesla Model Y reliability "much worse than average," Consumer Reports says
To be fair, many of the Model Y issues CR suggests sound like fit and finish issues rather than failures that will leave owners stranded.
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Tesla is discontinuing the $35,000 Model 3—yes, again
The second iteration of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, which is actually a downgraded Standard Range Plus, will go away after 2020.
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Musk: Tesla Semi ramp-up depends on battery cell supply—and infrastructure partners
Because the Semi uses 4 to 6 times more cells than its other vehicles, Tesla needs an increased supply of cells.
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Model Y tow package recall points to a continued Tesla strength
Tesla shows—again with a new recall on the Model Y equipped with the towing package—how recalls can be made far more streamlined through over-the-air updates.
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Most of Tesla lineup gets a range boost: up to 353 miles for Model 3, 371 miles for Model X
Through incremental updates, much of the Tesla lineup has been given significant range increases.
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