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Tesla Denies Unintended Acceleration: Check Who Made The Petition
Tesla spoke up about the petition about SUA – Sudden Unintended Acceleration – incidents. Not in a traditional fashion, but solely in its official blog. According to the manufacturer, there is no such thing as “unintended acceleration” in its cars. The company also accuses Brian Sparks, the petition author, of being a short-seller. 27 Photos… Continue reading Tesla Denies Unintended Acceleration: Check Who Made The Petition
Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)
The biggest surprise at CES 2020, at least for us, wasn’t some game-changing foldable smartphone or a robot that can wash the dishes for you. Instead Sony, a company that’s famous for making consumer electronics like the PlayStation and Walkman, and for starting the mirrorless DSLR trend, announced a car. It’s a battery-electric vehicle called… Continue reading Meet the Sony Electric Car (Yes, From the PlayStation People)
Blog Welcome to Lordstown Motors
Steve Burns | Dec 19, 2019 Welcome to the first post of the Lordstown Motors CEO blog. I thought this might be a great way to keep you up to date on our firm, our mission, and our vehicle(s). We are very excited about the work we are doing and appreciate your interest and your… Continue reading Blog Welcome to Lordstown Motors
Fast, reliable electric vehicle charging is closer than you think
The only advantage fossil fueled cars still have over electric is the time it takes to fill one up. The good news is that electric vehicle sales are up. According to the Edison Electric Institute, 2018 American sales are up 81% compared to 2017, and there are over 1.18 million EVs on the road. The… Continue reading Fast, reliable electric vehicle charging is closer than you think
Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are ‘completely false’
Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin/Engadget Tesla just rejected any notion that its cars are prone to unintended acceleration. In a blog post, the EV maker claimed that a petition describing unexpected acceleration was “completely false” and the product of a “Tesla short-seller” hoping to make a quick buck. Every case where Tesla had a car’s data… Continue reading Tesla says unintended acceleration claims are ‘completely false’
Tesla Acquires Plot For The Gigafactory 4 In Germany
Tesla recently officially acquired a 300-hectare property for the Gigafactory 4, in a designated industrial area in Grünheide, Brandenburg, south of Berlin in Germany. The preliminary price is €40.91 million ($45.36 million). The final price is subject change if “an external review provides a different value”, which indicates that Tesla is moving forward quicker than bureaucracy… Continue reading Tesla Acquires Plot For The Gigafactory 4 In Germany
Tesla calls claims of unintended acceleration in NHTSA petition ‘completely false’
Tesla pushed back Monday against claims that its electric vehicles may suddenly accelerate on their own, calling a petition filed with federal safety regulators “completely false.” Tesla also questions the validity of the petition, noting that it was submitted by a Tesla short-seller. Last week, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration said it would… Continue reading Tesla calls claims of unintended acceleration in NHTSA petition ‘completely false’
Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
Tesla released a blog post to defend itself against claims of “unintended acceleration” that is being reviewed by NHTSA. The automaker says that the petition was started by a TSLA short seller who is betting against the company. Last week, we reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it is looking… Continue reading Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
Tesla rebuffs U.S. safety recall petition, says no unintended acceleration in vehicles
FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo (Reuters) – Tesla Inc on Monday said there was no unintended acceleration in its vehicles, as it responded to a petition to a U.S. safety regulator to investigate and recall around 500,000 of the company’s electric cars… Continue reading Tesla rebuffs U.S. safety recall petition, says no unintended acceleration in vehicles