Tesla recalls some model 3 and model S vehicles in China

BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China’s market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will recall 19,697 imported model S vehicles, 35,836 imported model 3s, and 144,208 China-made model 3 vehicles in China. Tesla is recalling these electric cars produced during certain period of time due to possible security risks, according to a post… Continue reading Tesla recalls some model 3 and model S vehicles in China

Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021

The Tesla Model 3 is on course to become Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2021, amid huge growth in overall electric vehicle sales. Tesla sold 112,687 Model 3s from January through to November, according to JATO Dynamics figures, easily making it the top-selling EV.  The Volkswagen ID 3 is likely to be the second most… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 on track to be Europe’s top-selling EV in 2021

Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596

Tesla has navigated the global automotive chip shortage better than most. It also pioneered using a unified computer architecture. How are those things related? What are the broader lessons here? Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Of all the innovations Tesla has brought to the auto industry, not the least significant is the unified computer architecture… Continue reading Clean Technica: Does Tesla’s Centralized Computer Architecture Require Fewer Chips?001596

Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595

Despite smaller growth rates, the European passenger plugin vehicle market is still in the fast lane. More than 221,000 plugin vehicles were registered in November — which is +33% year over year (YoY). This performance is even more impressive when we consider that the overall auto market continued to fall off a cliff — down… Continue reading Cleantechnica: 15% Of Auto Sales In Europe Were Fully Electric Vehicles In November 001595

Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles

Tesla (TSLA) has issued two recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles. The fixes are small, but it will still put a strain on its service team. The first recall involves the latch of the Model S’s front trunk (frunk), which could have been misassembled, leading to it opening by… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) issues recalls on almost half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles

NYPD buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E, approves option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3s

New York City is closing out the year with a big electrification move as it adds 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs to its fleet, and it approves the option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3 electric sedans. Most of the vehicles are going to the NYPD and other emergency service departments. Earlier this month,… Continue reading NYPD buys 184 Ford Mustang Mach-E, approves option to buy 250 Tesla Model 3s

Elon Musk Says He Thinks He Knows the Real Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto

He also says that’s it’s most definitely, absolutely not at all him. Elon’s Theory SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks he knows who created Bitcoin — and it’s definitely not him.  The billionaire meme thief took part in an interview with artificial intelligence researcher Lex Fridman on the latter’s podcast published on Tuesday. While… Continue reading Elon Musk Says He Thinks He Knows the Real Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto

US STOCKS-Wall Street headed for muted opening; Tesla rises

By Medha Singh and Anisha Sircar The electric-car maker’s CEO Elon Musk exercised all of his options expiring next year, signaling an end to his stock sales. Its shares are up 54% for the year after a 743% surge in 2020. Wall Street‘s main indexes were set for a subdued opening on Wednesday, as some… Continue reading US STOCKS-Wall Street headed for muted opening; Tesla rises