Tesla News
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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 cellsTesla'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 packsOverheating 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 STesla 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 CaliforniaTesla 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 summonedThe 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 updateTesla'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 strugglesThe 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 GermanyCEO 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 agoToday'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 standardsStricter 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—againTesla 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 systemThe 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 violationsPaint shop violations in California spanning nearly three years have been assessed a fine of $275,000.
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Tesla may have reached a higher production level by now, ahead of a Model Y production ramp in Texas.
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Tesla tops 10% market share in California—an eighth of EV maker’s global deliveriesTesla surged to a 10.5% market share in California in the fourth quarter of the year, according to registration data from the state's new-car dealer association.
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Tesla hits mute on "Boombox" feature, was drowning out federally mandated pedestrian warning soundsThe EV maker will issue an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox mode while vehicles are in drive, neutral, or reverse.
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Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”Software controls for a valve caused the issue, which Tesla has already fixed with an over-the-air update, it reports.
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Tesla vehicles recalled for rolling past stop signsTesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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No $25,000 Tesla yet, Bentley preps for EVs, Firestone adds chargers: Today’s Car NewsTesla isn’t developing the $25,000 car yet, and it won’t launch any new models in 2022. Bentley is getting ready to build its first electric car. And some Firestone service centers are getting ready for EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla has confirmed that its...
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