Tesla China launches ‘New Year of the Ox’ software update: TikTok, QQ Music Lyrics, and more

Tesla China has formally rolled out the 2021.04.05 Software Update, celebrating the Chinese New Year. “The Year of the Ox” update includes new features like TikTok, QQ Music Lyrics for sing-a-long capabilities, and improved voice recognition functionality. The Chinese New Year has officially begun on Friday, February 12th in China, marking the beginning of “the […]

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Tesla to gain access to 400k more $7k EV tax credits amid Biden’s sustainability push

Another 400,000 Teslas sold in the United States are poised to receive a tax credit worth $7,000, thanks to a bill from the Biden administration. The bill, called the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act, features a number of programs aimed at incentivizing sustainable technologies.  Under the GREEN Act, the electric vehicle credit […]

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Tesla opens platform for repair by third parties in the EU

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Tesla has opened its platform for repair and maintenance information to third parties after several complaints to the EU Commission. Independent car repair shops can now access the information without restrictions. Meanwhile, an investment firm has greatly increased its Tesla shares. The repair portal could have implications for many customers in Europe. The emphasis is […]

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Unlike Tesla, GM confirms it has no plans to invest in bitcoin

In a statement during General Motors’ fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the veteran American automaker has no plans to invest in bitcoin. Barra noted that for now, GM would be monitoring customer demand as it weighs its options about whether it would accept the cryptocurrency as a form of payment […]

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Tesla Giga Berlin construction work to continue with another pre-approved permit

Tesla Giga Berlin may receive another pre-approved permit soon, according to Brandenburg’s Minister of Environment Axel Vogel. The early permit will allow Tesla to install more parts in Giga Berlin’s existing infrastructure or buildings, particularly equipment in the body shop, the casting facility, and the paint shop Elon Musk has been excitedly talking about since […]

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Tesla Cybertruck rival Ford F-150 EV hits speed bump as battery supplier gets 10-year US ban

The ramp of the Ford F-150 Electric, the veteran automaker’s response to upcoming electric trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and the Hummer EV, has hit a speed bump. SK Innovation, the automaker’s battery supplier, received a 10-year import ban in the United States over allegations of theft from fellow South Korean battery firm […]

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Tesla’s Elon Musk and Kanye West set to host bizarre live audio stream and you can listen in

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and hip hop sensation Kanye West are set to meet up in a Clubhouse meeting, allowing anyone to listen in to the conversation between the two well-known icons. Musk announced on Twitter that he and West have agreed to meet on Clubhouse, an invitation-only audio-chat social networking application. The app has […]

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Tesla contacts Model X ‘Refresh’ orderers with delivery date range

Tesla is contacting those who have pre-ordered the “Refreshed” versions of the Model X crossover, communicating that they should prepare for delivery between February 15th and March 15th. Model S and Model X Refresh In December, Tesla shut down production lines of the Model S and Model X at its Fremont, California, production facility, indicating […]

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Tesla supercharges 4680 battery effort at Giga Berlin with new timeline

Tesla’s Giga Berlin production facility will revolutionize the electric automaker’s presence in the highly-concentrated European electric vehicle market. While Tesla holds considerable advantages in EV tech, pricing, range, and performance, it holds another considerably important element that determines a company’s ability to control pricing: battery production. With Tesla planning to manufacture its newly-detailed 4680 cells […]

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