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The IRS has updated its guidance relating to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) tax credit that applies to electric vehicles, with new rules coming into effect on April 18. The IRA’s $7,500 tax credit helps encourage companies to build EVs in the United States, and also incentivizes local sourcing of battery components, aiming to reduce […]

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Tesla is said to be mulling a potential U.S.-based battery plant with one of its suppliers, CATL, according to a new report. Bloomberg reported yesterday that Tesla is potentially looking to build an electric vehicle battery cell production facility somewhere in the United States with CATL, citing people familiar with the matter. Tesla has not […]

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Tesla quietly added a digital version of its owner’s manual for each vehicle in a new update, making it easily accessible for owners. Tesla added the feature as an undocumented change with software version 2023.6.8 and was originally spotted by Reddit u/ultimate_butler in the r/TeslaMotors subreddit. The easily accessible owner’s manual feature will now allow […]

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Tesla has initiated a recall for its Class 8 all-electric Semi truck, as per a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall is due to faulty parking brake valve modules manufactured by one of the electric vehicle maker’s suppliers.  A total of 35 Tesla Semi units are affected by the […]

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To say that Teslas are safe vehicles would be an understatement. The electric vehicle maker takes an uncompromising approach to vehicle safety, as evidenced by the stellar safety ratings of its cars like the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover. This approach to safety was recently highlighted by Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars […]

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China is extremely important to Tesla, and the company’s dedicated facility in the country, Gigafactory Shanghai, already serves as the electric vehicle maker’s primary export hub. It is then important for Musk and Tesla’s leadership to ensure that the company’s operations in China are as smooth as possible.  Citing people reportedly familiar with the matter, Reuters recently […]

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Tesla’s dealership and service center proposal in Chicopee received mixed reviews from the community.  City officials said the proposed Tesla facility would be built on a 7.1-acre parcel of land. It would include a 50,000-square-foot dealership with a showroom and a 48-vehicle service area. Tesla’s proposal also included the installation of a charging station. According […]

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In a letter to the NHTSA, Ford announced that it is abandoning its petition that would allow it to operate autonomous vehicles without physical human controls. Autonomous vehicle technology has grown in popularity since the launch of Tesla’s suite of autonomous driving offerings. Now, countless automakers, including Mercedes, General Motors, and Ford, have all jumped […]

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Ford has announced that it has partnered with two other entities to construct a nickel processing facility in Indonesia. Besides the massive retooling effort that has taken the auto industry by storm over the past two years, the search for raw materials for EV batteries has become a growing priority for automakers. Primarily focusing on […]

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Tesla has launched GigaBier, a Cybertruck-inspired Pilsner that is available in the European market. “Tesla GigaBier is designed to emulate the form of Cybertruck while honoring the 500-year tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking,” the company writes on its GigaBier webpage. “Enjoy this limited edition pilsner-style beer brewed in Berlin with our exclusive strain of Cyberhops […]

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Ford F-150 Lightning prices are increasing once again after the automaker restarted production of the all-electric pickup. Ford is hiking the F-150 Lightning Pro trim level to $59,974, up $4,000. Additionally, the Lariat Standard Range F-150 Lightning will go up $1,500, from $74,474 to $75,974. The Platinum trim level is going up to $98,074 from […]

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Tesla is preparing Cybertruck production with job postings that indicate the vehicle will be available in different colors, perhaps ditching past indications from CEO Elon Musk that had some ready to be able to wrap the truck in any color or pattern. Tesla has seven positions listed at its Gigafactory Texas facility that show the […]

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Mercedes has announced a new wind power deal to ensure it reaches carbon neutrality as soon as possible. Countless automotive industry giants have become involved in the renewable energy sector, with varying levels of involvement. Still, one of the most involved has been Mercedes, which has invested heavily in massive wind and solar projects to […]

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Tesla made a minor improvement in its smartphone app that will allow for smoother navigation. Tesla’s in-car navigation is incredibly useful for electric vehicle drivers as it not only tracks and plans a route like any other GPS system, but it plans out a trip and forecasts things like time spent at Superchargers, which is […]

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Tesla has started listing jobs related to a paint shop for Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas. It is confusing some people due to the fact that the electric pickup is supposed to be finished in stainless steel.

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