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Following the deal to work with Ford on access to the Supercharger network, CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and EV technology to other automakers. Are there going to be any takers? more… The post Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal appeared first on Electrek.

CharIn, the association behind the CCS EV charging standard, has issued a response to the Tesla and Ford partnership on the NACS charging standard. They are unhappy about it, but here’s what they get wrong. more… The post Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong appeared first on Electrek.

GM CEO Mary Barra says that she doesn’t see profitable electric cars in the $30,000 to $40,000 range until the end of the decade or “maybe even later.” Here’s why she is wrong and why it doesn’t even matter. more… The post GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade appeared first on...

Tesla’s new inventory vehicles are going down following a high earlier this year as recent discounts, new tax credits, and referrals appear to be working. more… The post Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has reclaimed the production EV lap record on the famous Nürburgring race track with a new Model S Plaid equipped with the Track package. more… The post Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is boosting its referral program to help sales at the end of the quarter with $1,000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving for Model S and Model X, and more credits for Model 3 and Model Y. more… The post Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1000 off and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has updated its Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import. It, unfortunately, comes with less range and the same price. more… The post Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch. more… The post Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt. more… The post Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is going to supply its Megapack for a massive new $500 million energy storage project in Arizona in partnership with Strata Clean Energy. It should become one of the largest battery projects in the world. more… The post Tesla to power new massive $500 million energy storage project appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is starting to ship its electric cars with a 50% state-of-charge for safety reasons. It is giving buyers 150 free Supercharging kilometers to compensate them. more… The post Tesla starts shipping cars at less than 50% charge, gives free Supercharging miles appeared first on Electrek.

Less than a week after American automotive powerhouses Tesla and Ford announced a partnership to integrate the former’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug on the latter’s EVs, unique charging network Freewire has come out in support of the expansion and has vowed to add the connectors to its own chargers. more… The post Freewire CEO commends Ford and Tesla, vows to add NACS...

A homebuilder working on a Tesla Solar Roof project on a huge new home called the product “revolutionary.” It looks like Tesla’s Solar Roof still has legs despite a rough start. more… The post Tesla Solar Roof is a ‘revolutionary product,’ says builder of massive 50 kW project appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk is in China meeting with government officials, and Tesla CEO’s visit is sparking rumors of a FSD Beta release in China and of the new Model 3. more… The post Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3 appeared first on Electrek.

A Tesla driver in Michigan claimed that her car was in “self-driving mode” when she crashed into a tree. As usual, it is important to take these claims with a grain of salt until the data is collected. more… The post Tesla driver claims she crashed into a tree on ‘self-driving mode’ appeared first on Electrek.

Colorado is trailblazing with a new law that ramps up impressive EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases. more… The post Colorado’s new EV state tax credits are fantastic appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla and now Elon Musk, in particular, have changed their opinion on BYD lately with the CEO now calling the Chinese company “highly competitive.” more… The post Tesla’s Elon Musk calls BYD ‘highly competitive’ appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has released a new software update to its fleet, and while the release notes remain unchanged, there are a few exciting features that were stealth updated. more… The post Tesla releases stealth update with new features appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla’s new and reintroduced Model 3 Long Range AWD has received an EPA-estimated range of 333 miles. more… The post Tesla’s new Model 3 Long Range AWD gets 333-mile EPA range appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has launched an interesting new offer through its new “Tesla Electric'” division – one year of free home charging to new Model 3 buyers until the end of the quarter. more… The post Tesla offers free year of unlimited home overnight charging to new Texas Model 3 buyers appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has started producing Model Y vehicles with Hardware 4.0, a new suite of sensors and a new self-driving computer. The automaker has almost completely integrated the new hardware despite not announcing it. more… The post Tesla delivers Model Y with Hardware 4.0 despite not announcing new features appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is going to discuss the future of electric vehicles with Ford CEO Jim Farley on a Twitter Spaces. more… The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk discusses EV future with Ford CEO Jim Farley appeared first on Electrek.

The Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car in Q1 2023, marking the first time ever that an EV has achieved this feat, according to industry analyst JATO Dynamics. more… The post Tesla Model Y is now the world’s best-selling car, first EV to do so appeared first on Electrek.

A Tesla insider has stolen about 100 Gb of data from the automaker and has given it to a German media company, which is now releasing some details. more… The post Tesla Files: Insider stole 100 Gb of data and gave it to the media appeared first on Electrek.

A trio of Tesla Roadsters that don’t even work by all evidence are about to sell for almost $1 million. Is this a sign that this rare electric car is becoming a collector’s item? more… The post Tesla Roadsters that don’t even work are about to sell for almost $1M appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla FSD Beta has officially taken its first steps outside of North America, with the software making its way to cars in Australia, Germany, and Belgium. more… The post Tesla FSD Beta takes its first steps outside of North America appeared first on Electrek.

A new picture of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has revealed the interior of the electric pickup truck, and it’s definitely not for everyone. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new photo appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is “probably” going to announce a location for a new factory around the end of the year, says CEO Elon Musk. Where could it end up? more… The post Tesla to announce location for new factory around end of year, but where? appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla Powerwall 3 is about to launch, and we can now confirm that it will be offered with up to 11.5 kW of power output, according to Tesla documents obtained by Electrek. more… The post Tesla Powerwall 3 has 11.5 kW of power appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is starting to flood the Canadian EV market with China-made electric cars, which are cheaper and could change the market. more… The post Tesla starts flooding Canadian EV market with China-made cars appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla announced the expansion of its massive virtual power plant in South Australia to 3,000 more homes. The program specifically aims to help low-income households with their electricity costs. more… The post Tesla expands massive virtual power plant to 3,000 more homes in Australia appeared first on Electrek.

Several media outlets report that Tesla released its first “commercial” after Elon Musk said the company would “try a little advertising.” It’s false. The video in question is just part of a long-running series of promotional videos at Tesla. more… The post No, this is not Tesla’s first commercial appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla (TSLA) shareholders are showing overwhelming support for Elon Musk in a reelection vote despite the recent controversies after buying Twitter. more… The post Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies appeared first on Electrek.

The new Tesla Model Y, built with BYD batteries at Gigafactory Berlin, charges significantly quicker than the previous version. more… The post New Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries charges much faster appeared first on Electrek.

Enel North America has officially named Oklahoma as its choice for its 3-gigawatt (GW) solar panel and cell factory – the largest economic development project in the state’s history. more… The post After Tesla snub, Oklahoma lands a 3 GW solar factory appeared first on Electrek.

After a series of accidents, some Tesla drivers are back again claiming the cars are accelerating by themselves. As usual, the problem appears to be behind the wheel. more… The post Tesla drivers are again claiming cars accelerate by themselves appeared first on Electrek.

Veteran tire manufacture Bridgestone has launched its first EV-dedicated tire in front of a crowd in Southern California this morning. The Turanza EV is a grand touring tire designed to handle the heavier-torque of electric vehicles through all seasons. Several new Bridgestone technologies also make their debut on the Turanza tire, which will be targeted toward Tesla and Ford EV drivers to begin. more…...

Tesla is starting to discount new inventory vehicles, including the Model 3, which now starts at $35,000 after incentives or $384 a month for a lease. Model X is also being discounted. more… The post Tesla discounts new inventory cars – now starting at $384 a month appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has yet to update Cybertruck pricing despite the electric pickup truck entering production soon. Here’s where we think it might end up. more… The post Tesla Cybertruck pricing is still murky: Here’s where it could end up appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is evidently still planning to make the Cyberquad as it files for a new trademark for the electric ATV. more… The post Tesla Cyberquad electric ATV is still alive, says new trademark filing appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk is hinting at the next-generation Tesla Roadster beating Rimac Nevara’s newly achieved performance records. more… The post Elon Musk hints at new Tesla Roadster beating Rimac Nevara’s new records appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk has shared a Tesla Cybertruck production estimate, and it is much lower than many anticipated. more… The post Elon Musk puts Tesla Cybertruck production estimate much lower than anticipated appeared first on Electrek.

A new report states that Tesla has proposed to build a factory in India during a meeting with officials today. After years of negotiation in the world’s most populous country, it would mark a reversal of its strategy. more… The post Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says appeared first on Electrek.

Elon Musk is predicting that some companies will go bankrupt within the next 12 months. He didn’t go as far as saying that they would be Tesla competitors, but he made it feel like given the context. Which ones could it be? more… The post Elon Musk predicts some companies will go bankrupt within 12 months, but which ones? appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla gave an update on its humanoid robot program, which is known as Tesla Bot or Optimus. New images of prototypes were quite impressive – making the project look less like a sideshow and increasingly like a potentially real product. more… The post Tesla Bot becomes less of a sideshow as impressive new footage of the robots emerge appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla co-founder and former CTO JB Straubel is officially joining the company’s board of directors following a shareholder vote. more… The post Tesla co-founder JB Straubel officially joins the board of directors appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is planning to finish the design and engineering of the next-generation Tesla Roadster by the end of this year and “hopefully” put the vehicle into production next year, according to CEO Elon Musk at Tesla’s shareholder meeting today. more… The post Tesla Roadster production delayed again to 2024, four years late appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the company is going to “try advertising” after years of resisting the idea and even saying that he “hates advertising.” more… The post Tesla is going to try advertising says Elon Musk who ‘hates’ it appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla has teased its next electric car with a new image of the silhouette, and Elon Musk says it is already being built. more… The post Tesla teases its next car with new image, says it’s already being built appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is displaying a new Cybertruck at its annual shareholder event today, and it is giving a close look at the latest prototype of the electric truck. more… The post Close look at latest Tesla Cybertruck prototype at today’s shareholder meeting appeared first on Electrek.