Tesla News
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Those who take delivery of a Tesla from Monday July 1 on will only be able to claim a federal EV tax credit of $1,875.
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Reports: Tesla working to develop its own batteries
At a nearby skunkworks Tesla is aiming for its own batteries, potentially involving technology relating to the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies.
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Beyond Tesla, electric cars lose value faster than other vehicles
The list of some electric vehicles with the most pronounced loss in value over the first three years is made up of short-range models.
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Tesla considers third party apps for its big center screens
Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggested that the automaker could in the future allow apps from third-party developers to run on its in-vehicle systems.
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Tesla pricing, Mercedes-Benz EQE, airless tires, fast charging: Today's Car News
Tesla has revamped its online pricing model, General Motors and Michelin are testing airless tires, and our Twitter followers weigh in on what's most important to them when fast charging.
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Tesla gets (more) real with online pricing, downplays gas-price game
Tesla has made real cash prices available on its main build page for vehicles, which might help eliminate some confusion over theoretical fuel savings.
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The upcoming Tesla pickup will be conventionally sized, to take on the Ford F-150 and others, CEO Elon Musk claimed that it will "be a better sports car" than a base Porsche 911.
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Report: Tesla to build Model Y in Fremont, release Model S refresh in September
Tesla could be stepping a refresh of the Model S up to September, and planning to make the Model Y crossover in California.
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Report: Apple once attempted to buy Tesla
An analyst in a CNBC report has confirmed that Apple bid for Tesla in 2013, at $240 a share. Apple is reportedly no longer working on a self-driving car of its own.
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2019 Tesla Model S Long Range vs. 2013 Model S 85: How do they compare in value?
The Tesla Model S has gained more features over the years—including a longer driving range of up to 370 miles—and yet its price adjusted for inflation has decreased.
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Big investment not enough for long term at Tesla, Musk says: report
Elon Musk told Tesla employees he will review "all expenses of any kind anywhere in the world, including parts, salary, travel expenses, rent, literally every payment that leaves our bank account" going forward
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Report: Autopilot was engaged when Tesla Model 3 crashed into semi
A preliminary report released on Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed an important piece of information in the fatal crash involving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 earlier this year: Autopilot was engaged. On March 1, the Model 3 was traveling southbound on U.S. 441—a...
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Panasonic says it may not have the juice for the Model Y crossover, Aston Martin tracks the Rapide E, and Illinois looks to tax EV drivers.
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YouTube-famous Tesla rebuilder opens shop in "coopetition" with Tesla
Without dealerships, service has been a regular challenge for Tesla and its owners. Reports are so rampant about months-long wait times for Tesla service that CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that addressing service complaints is his No. 1 priority for 2019, especially after the company's sales...
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Mercedes-Benz EQC, VW ID 3, FCA emissions boost Tesla: Today's Car News
Electric cars are starting to roll out from German automakers. Volkswagen gave a name to its new electric hatchback, and started taking orders. And Mercedes-Benz rolled the first electric EQC SUV off its assembly line in Germany. Details emerged of Fiat Chrysler's deal with Tesla to share emissions...
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Report says Fiat Chrysler emissions deal worth $2 billion to Tesla
Analysts should no longer be worried about whether Tesla has enough cash to meet its immediate needs. In addition to $2 billion it raised in stocks and convertible bonds last week, the company signed a deal with Fiat Chrysler last month to share its emissions credits in Europe with the...
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EPA confirms Tesla Model S Long Range at 370 miles, Model 3 efficiency boost
As Tesla has scrambled to revamp its model lineup in the face of lower tax credits and falling U.S. sales, some new variants have gone on sale before the EPA's site, FuelEconomy.gov, has even posted those updated ratings. Now the EPA is displaying official numbers for the Model 3 Standard Range and...
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Autopilot or not, Tesla adds two more levels of lane assistance
On its way to rolling out full self-driving, Tesla will use the technology to add two more basic safety features to all its cars, the company announced on Thursday. Tesla's Autopilot system can often track lanes better than most other self-driving systems—and occasionally not. But the cars...
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Tesla expects to raise up to $2.3 billion to boost the company's cash reserves for the year.
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Tesla Model 3 for Canada, 2020 BMW 745e, LA's Green New Deal: Today's Car News
Tesla raises cash and introduces a new very short-range version of the Model 3 for Canada. The BMW 745e brings a new 6-cylinder engine, with lower fuel-economy ratings, and slightly more electric range for 2020. Los Angeles launches its own Green New Deal. All this and more on Green Car Reports...
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Musk reaches second settlement with SEC
Elon Musk's Twitter followers may face a new reality next week. The Tesla CEO reached a new agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, announced Friday, that he will no longer tweet about the company's finances or sales without preapproval from a Tesla securities lawyer. Musk's Twitter...
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The Jaguar I-Pace isn't selling well in the U.S.
Jaguar is about to start a new marketing campaign, and in the meantime it's sending more I-Pace electric crossovers to Norway.
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Musk: Tesla will introduce Autopilot-informed insurance product next month
Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that through its data gathering it has “great knowledge of the risk profile of the customers.”
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Tesla Model Y might be made in California after all
CEO Elon Musk revealed that the company has made more space to assemble its upcoming compact crossover in Fremont, California—although Nevada remains a possibility.
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