Tesla is reportedly in talks with the Italian government to build electric trucks or vans in the country, according to local media.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is in talks to build electric trucks or vans in Italy, report says
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Elon Musk mandates Tesla to install and demo Full Self-Driving Beta for every new delivery
Elon Musk has mandated Tesla employees to install and demo Full Self-Driving Beta for every customer taking delivery in North America.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla is ‘no longer compute constrained’, running out of excuses for self-driving
Elon Musk says that Tesla is “no longer compute constrained” in its AI training – meaning that it is starting to run out of excuses for not achieving its promised self-driving.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla releases new vision-based auto parking system
Tesla has started to release a new version of its auto parking system, an updated automated parking for its newer vision-only vehicles.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla slows production, Audi Q6 e-tron, GM Ultium turns a corner, and more
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Tesla Cybertruck is wireless inductive charging-ready
Tesla Cybertruck is ready for wireless inductive charging based on new connectors found on the electric pickup truck’s battery pack.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla (TSLA) stock drops on report it is reducing EV output at Giga Shanghai
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock dropped this morning due to a report that automakers are reducing their electric vehicle output at Gigafactory Shanghai because of lower demand.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Cybertruck resale market loses all momentum
Tesla Cybertrucks were getting more than twice their value on the resale market just a few weeks ago, but the electric pickup truck has now lost all its momentum in terms of resale value.
Expand Expanding CloseFirst non-Tesla branded V4 Superchargers are being deployed
Following Tesla’s foray as a charger hardware supplier, the first non-Tesla-branded V4 Supercharger stations are now being deployed.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Tesla hackers have won $200,000 and a brand-new Model 3 for finding a new vulnerability in the automaker’s system.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla expands referral program rewards with free premium connectivity
Tesla has expanded its owner’s referral program rewards with the addition of free premium connectivity.
The automaker has been stacking up incentives at the end of the quarter.
Expand Expanding CloseMajority of Tesla Giga Berlin workers vote against union, but IG Metall still makes progress
A majority of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin workers voted against union representatives of IG Metall in their new work council, but the union has still made significant progress.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs
Tesla has partnered with IronRidge, a solar mount manufacturer, to combine their products into a solution that’s expected to slash rooftop solar costs.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla produces enough battery cells for 1,000 Cybertrucks a week
Tesla has confirmed that it has ramped battery cell production enough to 1,000 Cybertrucks a week at Gigafactory Texas.
Expand Expanding CloseTwo men are charged with trying to sell Tesla battery trade secrets
Two men have been charged in New York for trying to sell Tesla battery manufacturing trade secrets to undercover agents.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla goes into its pockets to sell its EVs in China
Tesla is going deep into its pockets to offer discounts in order to sell its electric vehicles in China at the end of this quarter.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla hires semiconductor manufacturing expert to help with battery production
Tesla has hired an experienced semiconductor manufacturing executive to help ramp up its battery cell production.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla helps cancer patient get a Cybertruck sooner
Tesla has helped a cancer patient and Cybertruck reservation holder get his electric pickup sooner – going against its own policy.
Expand Expanding CloseAudi unveils Q6 e-tron: a new standard for next-gen premium EVs
Today, Audi is unveiling the Q6 e-tron, a next-gen electric vehicle based on the new PPE platform co-developed by Audi and Porsche.
It is going to compete in the highly popular midsize SUV segment, and when it comes to specs and design, I think the German brand has a winner. But pricing is not available yet.
Expand Expanding CloseRivian gains access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, free adapter coming
Rivian has officially gained access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and announced that it will start shipping an adapter to its owners for free next month.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Roadster won’t really be a car, says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made new comments about the upcoming next-gen roadster and went as far as saying that it’s “not even really a car.”
Expand Expanding CloseTesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 finally rolls out – get your minds blown
Tesla is finally starting to roll out Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 to customers — another “mind-blowing” update, according to CEO Elon Musk.
However, as usual, everyone should be really careful when using FSD Beta.
Expand Expanding CloseTesla warns of Model Y price increase as new end-of-quarter incentive
Tesla has announced that it will increase Model Y prices by $1,000 on April 1st, as a new end-of-quarter incentive.
Expand Expanding ClosePodcast: Tesla delivery estimates drop, NACS extension cable, Fisker bankruptcy?, and more
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