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Tesla (TSLA) Recalls 475K Plus US Cars Over Potential Defects

Tesla Inc. TSLA is recalling more than 475,000 cars in the United States. The electric vehicle (EV) maker confirmed that it is recalling 356,309 vehicles because of a defective rear-view camera, affecting 2017-2020 Model 3 cars. Another 119,009 Model S vehicles are being recalled because of potential problems with the front trunk or boot. Per… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) Recalls 475K Plus US Cars Over Potential Defects

China’s Tencent builds stake in UK digital bank Monzo

Dec 31 (Reuters) – Chinese gaming and social media company Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) has taken a small stake in Britain’s Monzo as part of a fundraising, the digital bank said on Friday, just weeks after it fetched a valuation of $4.5 billion. Monzo did not disclose details of Tencent’s stake, but Sky News earlier… Continue reading China’s Tencent builds stake in UK digital bank Monzo

Tesla recalls more than 650,000 cars in China and the United States

Posted on Dec. 2021 at 11:39 As of Thursday, more than 350,000 Model 3s and nearly 120,000 Model Ss have been recalled by Tesla in the United States. This Friday, it is China that is concerned: the electric car giant is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles sold in the Middle Kingdom, due to a possible problem… Continue reading Tesla recalls more than 650,000 cars in China and the United States

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