By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc is recalling nearly 6,000 U.S. vehicles because brake caliper bolts could be loose, with the potential to cause a loss of tire pressure, documents made public on Wednesday show. The recall covers certain 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles.… Continue reading Tesla recalls nearly 6,000 U.S. vehicles over potentially loose bolts
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Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Tesla is expected to become the first automaker to use LG Energy Solution’s new NCMA battery cells, which have a 90% nickel composition. Over the last few years, Tesla has been adopting more new chemistries in its battery cells for its electric vehicles, especially with new vehicles being produced at Gigafactory Shanghai. By validating new… Continue reading Tesla is expected to be first to use LG’s new NCMA nickel-based battery cells
Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year
Tesla (TSLA.O) said it expects to spend more than $1 billion a year on battery raw materials from Australia given the country’s reliable mining industry and responsible production practices. Robyn Denholm, chair of the U.S. carmaker, said on Wednesday that Australia, which is rich in minerals used for batteries like lithium and nickel, is poised… Continue reading Tesla to buy more than $1 billion of Australian battery minerals a year
Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
New information is revealing that Elon Musk still has the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on his behind acting like Twitter police over his tweets about Tesla. Tesla, Elon Musk, and the SEC Musk and the SEC have had a few run-ins with each other, and it was rarely with a good outcome. Most famously, the… Continue reading Elon Musk is still facing SEC acting as Twitter police over his Tesla (TSLA) tweets
The SEC wrote Tesla in 2019 and 2020 about Elon Musk’s tweets
In 2018 the government sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his tweets about taking the company private after the tweets sent Tesla’s stock price down. A settlement in 2019 established rules requiring pre-approval from Tesla lawyers for tweets about certain topics, but as Musk told 60 Minutes, “Well, I guess we might make some mistakes.… Continue reading The SEC wrote Tesla in 2019 and 2020 about Elon Musk’s tweets
Tesla files trademark, hinting at Elon Musk’s restaurant concept plans
Tesla has recently filed a new trademark for its brand under restaurant services, a sign the company might be finally gearing up to deliver on an idea that CEO Elon Musk and other company executives have discussed publicly since at least 2017. The company applied for three new trademarks that will cover the categories of:… Continue reading Tesla files trademark, hinting at Elon Musk’s restaurant concept plans
SEC letters claim Tesla failed to oversee Musk’s tweets – WSJ
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) (Reuters) – U.S. securities watchdog told Tesla Inc last year that Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s use of Twitter had twice violated a settlement requiring his tweets to be preapproved by company lawyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The U.S. Securities and… Continue reading SEC letters claim Tesla failed to oversee Musk’s tweets – WSJ
The game console inside the new Tesla Model X and S is powered by the chipmaker behind the PlayStation 5 and Xbox
AMD’s CEO said the company made the computer chips that power Tesla’s new in-car gaming system. Elon Musk has said the system will have processing power that’s similar to the Playstation 5. The new gaming system is expected to debut later this month when Tesla releases its Model S Plaid. See more stories on Insider’s… Continue reading The game console inside the new Tesla Model X and S is powered by the chipmaker behind the PlayStation 5 and Xbox
BMW’s iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range will start at $82,300
When BMW first revealed its flagship iX electric SUV in November, we speculated that it would cost $70,000 or more, based on its luxury styling and upgraded battery. Well, we were right — sort of. The German automaker has just announced that when it goes on sale early next year, the new EV’s suggested price… Continue reading BMW’s iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range will start at $82,300
Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5
AMD has confirmed that Tesla is using its new RDNA 2 GPUs in the new backseat entertainment system in the new Model S and Model X vehicles. When Tesla unveiled the new Model S and Model X in January, one of the biggest new features was the addition of a screen for the backseat. The… Continue reading Tesla is using new AMD RDNA 2 GPU in new Model S/X, same as in Playstation 5