The new Tesla Model X is hiding an understated but incredible secret

The Tesla Model X may be the company’s flagship crossover SUV, but the vehicle has rarely gotten the spotlight this year. Even when Tesla refreshed the Model S and Model X, most of the attention was evidently focused on the Model S and its Plaid variant, which proceeded to destroy every comparable gas-powered vehicle in […]

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Tesla places 45 GWh LFP battery order from CATL in 2022 — enough for nearly 800k Model 3 and Model Y

It appears that Tesla is now making the necessary preparations for a serious ramp of its Model 3 and Model Y production in Gigafactory Shanghai next year. As per recent reports from China, Tesla has reportedly placed an order for 45 GWh worth of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), one […]

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Tesla skeptics are hung up about its $465M paid loan, but the fossil fuel industry gets $11M of subsidies every minute

With Elon Musk speaking out about the Biden administration’s recent intentions to tax unrealized gains, it has become a frequent sight on social media for Tesla skeptics and bears to bring up the fact that the EV maker would not exist if the Obama administration did not loan $465 million to Tesla to keep it […]

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Tesla to slow down FSD Beta releases as program adopts intense focus on safety

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta is getting better quickly, with some testers observing that the current 10.3.1 iteration of the advanced driver-assist system is undoubtedly the best one yet. But with the improvements of FSD Beta also comes an expansion of the program to more drivers. And in this light, Tesla CEO Elon Musk seems determined […]

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Tesla bull Ron Baron explains the biggest short-term risk for TSLA stock

In a recent appearance at CNBC’s Squawk Box, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) bull and legendary long-term investor Ron Baron explained several key aspects of Tesla’s business and why the company’s stock is worth holding for a very long time. He also shared what he believes are the biggest short-term risks being faced by Musk’s companies today.  Baron’s namesake […]

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50,000 Teslas to be added to Uber Network by 2023, announces Hertz

In an announcement on Wednesday, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. noted that it would be partnering with Uber Technologies Inc. to add up to 50,000 of its Tesla vehicles to the Uber Network by 2023. The announcement was made just days after Hertz announced its initial blockbuster purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s, which would be […]

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Tesla gets scathing criticism from NTSB Chair over FSD branding, driver monitoring: “It’s not enough”

In a recent appearance at CNBC’s Squawk Box, NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy doubled down on her criticism of Tesla’s driver-assist systems. The head of the US National Transportation Safety Board’s recent comments came just a day after Homendy sent a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk about why the EV maker has not responded to recommendations […]

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Tesla’s Elon Musk shares ambitious FSD safety target, highlights Dojo’s potential

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared an ambitious safety target for the company’s Dojo supercomputer and its contributions to Autopilot and FSD. Musk’s comments were posted on Twitter after Tesla shared a white paper on the upcoming supercomputer, which would be used to optimize the training and development of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.  Tesla’s Dojo […]

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth is now bigger than oil giant Exxon’s market cap

In what could only be described as a symbolic victory against the fossil fuel industry, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk’s personal net worth has now overtaken the market cap of Exxon Mobil Corp, one of the world’s most prolific oil companies. Musk was able to achieve this unique milestone following TSLA stock’s rally on Monday, […]

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Tesla China announces R&D center, shares teaser for Tesla Bot project

Tesla China has formally announced its newly completed Research and Development (R&D) center in the Gigafactory Shanghai complex. The recently completed facility will be hosting several critical programs that would benefit Tesla on a worldwide scale, such as the design and creation of the company’s upcoming $25k car. Interestingly enough, Tesla China’s announcement video for […]

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