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Tesla Model 3: Mid Range 260mi model launched before tax credit cut
A new Mid Range 260mi Tesla Model 3 model has been added to the range. Cars ordered right now will qualify for the full US$7,500 federal tax credit.
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New Tesla orders will miss out on $7,500 federal tax credit
In the US if you order a Tesla Model 3, Model X or Model S you’ll now miss out on the US$7,500 federal tax credit, instead you’ll only get US$3,750.
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Elon Musk steps down as Tesla chairman, stays as CEO in deal with SEC
Elon Musk and Tesla have settled with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) after the watchdog sued the CEO over his “going private” comments.
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Tesla increases range of some cars within Hurricane Irma’s impact zone
Tesla has temporarily increased the range of Model S and Model X 60kWh cars within the path of Hurricane Irma to allow their owners to escape the storm.
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Tesla fires 9% of staff, tries to find some profitability
Tesla is struggling to make 5000 Model 3 sedans every week, and is burning through cash, so it’s decided to fire 9% of its workforce.
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2018 Tesla Model 3 AWD Performance and AWD models detailed
Although production of the Tesla Model 3 has still yet to hit 5,000 cars per week, and the company has yet to make any US$35,000 models, Elon Musk has announced new AWD and AWD Performance variants.
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Tesla Model X tows Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, sets world record
A Tesla Model X P100D has towed the newest member of the Qantas airplane fleet, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, down a less used taxiway at Melbourne Airport in Australia.
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Tesla Model X towing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (2018, Qantas) photos
A Tesla Model X P100D has towed a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner down a runway at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne, Australia.
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2018 Tesla Model 3 production stopped to “improve automation”
The Tesla Model 3 production line has been “paused” for four to five days as the company tries to sort out its automation problems, and improve output, which is running far behind schedule.
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Tesla Semi Concept (2017, first generation) photos
The 2017 Tesla Semi Concept promises to be world’s most comfortable truck with an electric range of 300-500mi (483-805km), and 4 motors on the rear axles.