The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has responded to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s claims that the agency has subjected him and his electric car company to “endless, unfounded investigations,” first reported by the Wall Street Journal. In a letter to Judge Alison Nathan, the SEC refutes Musk’s allegations that it’s ignoring its commitment to distribute… Continue reading Elon Musk’s claims of ‘broken promises’ denied by the SEC
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SEC responds to Elon Musk harassment allegations
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has responded to Elon Musk’s harassment allegations. In a letter it filed on Friday with a New York federal judge, the SEC said its frequent check-ins with Tesla were consistent with expectations from the court overseeing the company’s 2018 settlement. At the time, Tesla had agreed its lawyers would… Continue reading SEC responds to Elon Musk harassment allegations
Tesla Reports Record Profit but Warns of Supply Problems
Tesla said Wednesday that its profit leapt more than sixfold last year to $5.5 billion, the highest total in its 19-year history, as sales soared further, especially in Europe and China. But the automaker warned that supply chain troubles stemming from the pandemic would again constrain production through this year. “Our own factories have been… Continue reading Tesla Reports Record Profit but Warns of Supply Problems
Tesla announces it has produced 1 million next-gen 4680 battery cells
Tesla has announced that it has produced one million of its next-generation 4680 battery cell at its pilot factory in California. The announcement comes as Tesla is expected to start deliveries of its new Model Y equipped with its 4680 cell and structural battery pack. In 2020, Tesla unveiled its new 4680 battery cell, a new… Continue reading Tesla announces it has produced 1 million next-gen 4680 battery cells
All EV drivers in the Netherlands can now use Tesla’s Supercharger network
The long-awaited opening of Tesla’s Supercharger network recently took another leap forward as the company expanded access for non-Tesla EVs to all 36 of its locations in the Netherlands. To start using the Superchargers, drivers of CCS-equipped EVs simply need to download the Tesla app. Tesla took the first step towards an open network in… Continue reading All EV drivers in the Netherlands can now use Tesla’s Supercharger network
Volkswagen in talks to buy Huawei’s autonomous driving unit: report
The autonomous driving space might be seeing the marriage of two titans. Volkswagen is in talks with Huawei to acquire the latter’s nascent autonomous driving unit for billions of euros, Germany’s Manager Magazin reported on Thursday. Huawei said it has no immediate comment when contacted by TechCrunch. VW China said it has no comment. The… Continue reading Volkswagen in talks to buy Huawei’s autonomous driving unit: report
Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks
FILE PHOTO – A student learns how to drive in a Tesla learns at the Emirates Driving Institute which offers students to learn how to drive on luxury cars, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Abdel hadi Ramahi Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s… Continue reading Analysis-Tesla software updates allow quick fixes – and taking risks
Tesla app update adds actionable notifications, charge stats, plans for annual FSD/connectivity subscriptions
Tesla has updated their smartphone app to version 4.6 adding some useful new features including actionable notifications and charging stats, and data-miners have found plans for an upcoming cheaper annual subscription to their Full Self-Driving and Premium Connectivity services. But even with this upcoming cheaper subscription scheme, Tesla has so far shown no interest in… Continue reading Tesla app update adds actionable notifications, charge stats, plans for annual FSD/connectivity subscriptions
Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc changed an advertisement about the driving range for its Model 3 in South Korea after an antitrust regulator found that the automaker exaggerated the specifications of its batteries. The Model 3 sedan description on Tesla’s Korean-language web site was changed to say… Continue reading Tesla changes S.Korea ads after antitrust probe faulted batteries
Dozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas
Dozens of new Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted apparently being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas. It looks like the deliveries of Tesla’s first structural battery pack vehicles are imminent. Tesla recently confirmed that the first ‘builds’ of new Model Y vehicles were produced at the factory late last year. We also recently… Continue reading Dozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas