Tesla News
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The consumer publication warns that Tesla's yoke could be difficult—and potentially dangerous—even after getting used to it.
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Musk confirms Tesla Roadster delayed to 2023, Cybertruck to late 2022With the Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi, Tesla has a growing group of important electric vehicles in queue and overdue.
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Might Tesla sell electricity in Texas before it can sell cars there?In a bizarre twist courtesy of franchise laws, Tesla could be prevented from selling its cars directly to customers even after it might be able to sell electricity to them.
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US safety regulator NHTSA opens Tesla Autopilot probeTesla electric cars involved in 11 accidents with emergency vehicles; feds to probe Autopilot safety.
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These three electric car models are the fastest-selling used vehicles in the USSupply issues this spring have also meant that they're selling shockingly close—if not more—than the price of a new car, too.
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Report: BYD might supply its Blade LFP battery to Tesla, in ChinaTesla's $25,000 EV could be powered by BYD's Blade battery, using the latest LFP batteries from the Chinese automaker.
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Owners saw range significantly reduced for nearly a year, due to a series of software-related limits imposed through over-the-air updates.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving is now a $199 subscriptionA pay-as-you-go option may encourage more owners to try the EV maker's suite of driver-assistance and convenience features.
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Report: Multiple battery suppliers are vying to make Tesla 4680 cellsTesla plans to ramp up its own production of energy-dense 4680 cells, but it appears to have plenty of willing suppliers even ahead of that.
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Biden right-to-repair action could benefit Tesla owners, EV economyActions from the Biden administration—via an executive order—might help give Tesla owners new service options.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Tesla Model 3 now cost more used than new: Why?It's a matter of supply and demand, once again, and new vehicles—especially these—are in very short supply.
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Owner suing Tesla over Supercharger fees: Is idle time part of free charging?An owner who was promised free charging thinks that idle fees for parking after the charge should be free too.
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Panasonic might be branching out, but it's not parting ways with the California automaker anytime soon.
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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak gloryEvasive Motorsports is heading to Pikes Peak with a modified Telsa Model 3, with the stated goal of breaking the production EV record.
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Tesla delivers first Model S Plaid models without a steering wheelThe yoke-style steering wheel, a regular sight in racing and science-fiction, is a first for a regular production car that regulators, safety groups, and the insurance industry haven't yet fully assessed.
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2021 Tesla Model S: Range up to 412 miles, Plaid claimed quickest production car everThe Tesla Model S Plaid delivery event included no mention of other products or the company's much-anticipated 4680 cells.
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Report: Tesla will change battery chemistry for Model Y in ChinaTesla may turn to different NCMA cells from LG for its Model Y built in China, so that it can continue to expand production.
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Tesla cancels Model S Plaid+ ahead of event: What about 520+ miles of range?Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the cancellation of the Plaid+ version of the Model S due to go more than 500 miles on a charge.
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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 10Although 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 confusionIn 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 TexansDespite 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 cellsDespite 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 coincidenceThe electric vehicle automaker and the computing and tech company have been compared for more than their California origins.
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