Tesla starts sending out tickets for its Robotaxi event

Tesla has started sending out tickets for its Robotaxi unveiling event, set to be held this week at a studio space in Southern California. On Tuesday, Tesla sent Teslarati and others ticket download emails for the “We, Robot” event on Thursday. In the email, Tesla gives participants the option to download their tickets, as well […]

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Stellantis files several lawsuits in efforts to block UAW strike

Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep’s multinational parent company Stellantis has filed several lawsuits against the United Automotive Workers (UAW) union, after the organization has been threatening to strike against the automaker over claims that contract promises have not been upheld. Stellantis filed an initial lawsuit against the UAW and Local 230 on Thursday in the U.S. […]

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Tesla installs some charging posts, lays concrete at Hollywood diner

Tesla’s upcoming drive-in, diner, and Supercharger site in Hollywood is coming together quite nicely, with the latest footage showing that crews have poured concrete across much of the customer parking lot, started installing the actual posts for initial Superchargers, and more. In drone footage shared by 247Tesla on Tuesday, we can see that the crews […]

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How consumers view robotaxis ahead of Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event: study

Ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling event on Thursday, one firm has released data suggesting that early consumer experience with driverless ride-hailing platforms has generally been positive. On Tuesday, J.D. Power shared the results of its 2024 U.S. Robotaxi Experience study, which found that, on average, consumers ranked driverless ride-hailing experiences an 8.53 out of 10. […]

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UK Tesla Megapack facility powers on with 100MW/200MWh

A battery energy storage system (BESS) in the United Kingdom has powered on to become the country’s largest transmission-connected BESS project, as backed by Tesla’s Megapack 2XL units. The Lakeside battery project, a 100MW/200MWh Megapack facility in North Yorkshire, England, was officially powered on on Monday, according to a press release from operator TagEnergy. The […]

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Nissan joins Ford, Honda, and BMW in EV to grid software venture

Japanese automaker Nissan has agreed to join and invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture (JV) created by BMW, Ford, and Honda dedicated to building software for electric vehicle (EV) to grid integration. Nissan announced in a press release on Monday that it would become an equal 25-percent investor in ChargeScape, which is also equally owned […]

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Elon Musk says Trump ‘must win’ election to ‘preserve democracy’

Elon Musk spoke at a Pennsylvania rally for former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania over the weekend, calling the election a “must-win” for Trump, and noting that people needed to vote to preserve the Constitution and democracy as a whole. It was reported earlier this week that Musk would be speaking […]

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Rivian reduces annual production guidance on supply issues

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian adjusted its production guidance for 2024 this week, along with hinting at problems with the supply of one crucial component. Rivian has reduced its annual production guidance to a range of 47,000 to 49,000 vehicles, down from an initial target of 57,000, as detailed in a press release on Friday. […]

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Rivian delivered just over 10,000 vehicles in Q3

Rivian has reported its delivery and production numbers for the third quarter of the year, along with detailing production issues related to a parts shortage. On Friday, Rivian announced in a press release that it delivered 10,018 vehicles in Q3, along with producing 13,157 units at its Illinois production facility. The deliveries represent the automaker’s […]

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Tesla to raise $783 million with sale of prime auto leases: Bloomberg

Tesla is set to raise additional funding by selling debt backed by automotive leases, and a report says that the debt sale could price as soon as next week. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is already pre-marketing a $783 million debt sale backed by leases from prime borrowers, citing a person familiar with the […]

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