Tesla News
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Tesla might find another taker for its EU credits, but without FCA's thirsty lineup they'll be a harder sell.
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Panasonic sees bigger cells as key to affordable EVs but is skeptical of Tesla format changeA top Panasonic executive told Bloomberg fewer of the larger 4680 cells would be needed, saving money; but the cells would be harder to produce and prone to overheating.
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2021 Tesla Model S production hasn't started, but it will soonThe redesigned Model S isn't ramping up as quickly as Tesla previously indicated, although it appears now that it might arrive by summer.
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Tesla saves more range at 0% than other EVs, test findsTesters at Edmunds found that Teslas keep going for longer below an indicated zero miles, although even considering that they didn't see as many total miles of range as expected.
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Tesla pushes court to reinstate penalties for gas-guzzling fleetsThe California-based EV maker says the government's position "ignores the ongoing impacts" on the market for emissions credits.
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Report: Tesla lobbied for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles in the UKTesla asked for fossil-fueled cars to account for their greater environmental damage in order to help subsidize EVs.
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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 findsTesla 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 networkThe 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 ideaTesla 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 2022Will 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 RoadsterAlthough 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 securedThe 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 2020Tesla 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 surveyThe 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 soundsA 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 investigationA 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-relatedAssembly woes like those reported in quality and reliability surveys appear to be to blame for two new Tesla recalls.
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