Tesla News
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Panasonic is no longer the exclusive battery supplier to Tesla, but a new deal shows that it will remain very important for many years.
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Tesla Model S Long Range Plus: 400-mile range an electric-car first
The first electric car to claim a 400-mile EPA range rating is the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
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EPA refutes Musk's claim that 400-mile Tesla Model S range test was compromised
Has Tesla already been delivering vehicles that hit the magic 400-mile range mark?
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Tesla aims to scale up Model Y after profitable Q1, but delays Semi deliveries to 2021
Tesla managed a profit—and its highest Q1 deliveries—during a quarter in which both of its factories shut down.
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Tesla made more than 100,000 vehicles in Q1 2020, its best start to a year yet
With help from China, Tesla finished the first quarter better than any other Q1 in its history.
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Tesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 miles
The Model S Long Range Plus nudges even closer to the 400 miles CEO Elon Musk has suggested is in the near future.
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Roughly the first year of Model X production is potentially affected by an issue that could lead to the loss of power steering assist.
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2020 Tesla Model Y gets a better city efficiency rating than Model 3
EPA ratings released yesterday confirm that the Tesla Model Y has nearly the range of the Model 3—and some unexpected advantages.
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Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are "completely false"
Tesla also alleges that the petition claiming an alarmingly high rate of such reports was brought on by a short-seller of the company's stock.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model S rise in annual reliability survey, now "Recommended"
Consumer Reports still doesn't rate Tesla high for reliability as a brand, but the Model 3 and Model S now get a positive endorsement.
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Tesla Model 3 is approved for NYC yellow cab duty
New York has approved the Model 3 to be one of its full-fledged yellow cabs, bearing the prized taxi medallion.
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Tesla takes you behind the scenes at its crash-test lab
Tesla electric cars have earned a reputation for protecting their occupants, and a video released from the company helps show how and why.
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A series of moves, including the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies, and now Canada's Hibar, indicate that the company may be readying its own cells.
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Tesla already topped half a million Smart Summons
With its new Software Version 10, Tesla has introduced a Smart Summon feature to a portion of its owners. Some results are amusing; others are frightening.
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Tesla Model S laps Laguna Seca, Musk promises "Plaid" edition
An upcoming Plaid edition of the Model S and Model X would introduce a three-motor system, bringing even stronger performance.
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Shop keeps Tesla Roadsters going strong without factory support
Tesla Roadster owners have come to worship a mechanic in Seattle who helped train technicians when the Roadster was new.
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Why the Porsche Taycan electric car won't have one-pedal driving
Tesla one-pedal driving doesn’t apply in the 2020 Porsche Taycan electric car—or any upcoming EV from the sports-car brand.
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Tesla gets official nod from China with tax exemption
The Chinese government has given Tesla an exemption from a purchase tax, applying to all of its current vehicles.
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Tesla has introduced its own insurance product, covering Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Roadster, only if they're owned and only in California.
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Walmart lawsuit takes aim at Tesla solar panels (Updated)
Walmart sued Tesla on Tuesday, alleging that solar panels that Tesla installed on seven Walmart stores caught fire. The lawsuit accuses Tesla of breach of contract, negligence, and failing to live up to industry standards, according to the court filing. Walmart alleges that the fires resulted in...
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Tesla offers new solar rental program
A rental program for Tesla could help get solar into more houses while the company works to ramp up its much-anticipated solar roof.
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Tesla faces lawsuit over software that cut range from some cars
A California case alleges that a recent software update reduced range and available battery capacity in lieu of a battery fix.
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Tesla hiking prices for Full Self-Driving by $1,000 for some owners
Tesla is raising the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability driver-assistance system by $1,000 for owners with Enhanced Autopilot who want to upgrade.
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Tesla announces bigger Megapack for stationary storage
With the Megapack, wind and solar farms will be able to cut down on the number of individual energy-storage units.
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