Tesla News
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Loose bolts could allow the brake caliper to separate and contact the inner surface of the wheel rim, preventing the wheel from freely rotating.
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2021 Tesla Model S Plaid due for reveal and first deliveries June 10
Although a Plaid+ model with more than 520 miles of range won't arrive until 2022, Tesla is due to roll out new Model S Plaid and Long Range models very soon.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: Safety-sensor transition is costing ratings, causing confusion
In the transition to Tesla Vision, Tesla is temporarily pulling some features from its Model 3 and Model Y—and safety agencies are pulling their accolades and ratings.
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Tesla won't be able to directly sell the cars it builds in Texas to Texans
Despite a huge investment in an Austin factory, Texas hasn't made any significant effort to change its franchise laws preventing Tesla from its direct-sales model.
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Musk: Tesla Model Y made in Texas will have higher-density 4680 cells
Despite a ramp-up needed to satisfy production needs of the Semi and Cybertruck, Tesla plans to also use them in its top-selling Model Y.
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Apple and Tesla have a lot of similarities; it's no coincidence
The electric vehicle automaker and the computing and tech company have been compared for more than their California origins.
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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 change
A 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 soon
The 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 finds
Testers 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 fleets
The 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 UK
Tesla 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 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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