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Tesla is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving software to $15,000
For the second time this year, Tesla is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. On Saturday, Elon Musk tweeted that the upfront cost of the driver assistance software would increase to $15,000 on September 5th. The automaker will honor the current $12,000 price on orders made before that date but will deliver those vehicles at a later date. "Note, you can upgrade your existing car to FSD in 2 mins via the Tesla app," Musk added.
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Tesla’s self-driving technology fails to detect children in the road, tests find
Professional test driver using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode repeatedly hit a child-sized mannequin in its path
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California regulator accuses Tesla of false advertising
A California regulator has accused Tesla of misleading consumers about its driver assistance systems, and has filed complaints that could potentially prevent the automaker from selling its cars in the state, US media reported Friday. In its filing, the Department of Motor Vehicles said Tesla advertised its Autopilot and Self-Driving technologies as more capable than they actually are, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is going to be more expensive than originally planned
The base model was originally going to be $39,900.
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The Radical Scope of Tesla’s Data Horde
You won’t see a single Tesla cruising the glamorous beachfront in Beidaihe, China, this summer. Officials banned Elon Musk’s popular electric cars from the resort for two months while it hosts the Communist Party’s annual retreat, presumably fearing what their built-in cameras might capture and feed back to the United States.
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Tesla Gets Dedicated Lane At US-Mexico Border Crossing
There's a new, unusual sign at the Columbia Solidarity border crossing between Texas and Mexico: "Tesla," written in the company's own font. Tesla struck a deal with the Mexican state of Nuevo León to add a dedicated lane at the border crossing just for the company and its suppliers to use, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
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Tesla ordered by German court to reimburse a woman $101,000 because her Autopilot was unreliable and kept making the car brake, report says
The court ruled Autopilot was dangerous in cities after a driver said her Tesla failed to see hazards and braked at random times.
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Elon Musk: Tesla Will Show Steam Integration Next Month
Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla will be ready to show its Valve Steam video game integration as early as next month!
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Gets FCC's Approval to Use Starlink Satellite Internet for Moving Vehicles
The US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday authorised Elon Musk's SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles, green-lighting the company's plan to expand broadband offerings to commercial airlines, shipping vessels and trucks.
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Tesla is killing off coal and gas plants with its giant battery projects
Tesla has stepped up the pace of its utility-scale battery projects, and its Megapack installations in 2022 will help power utilities shut down coal- and natural gas-fired power plants.
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Tesla is laying off workers who only just started and withdrawing employment offers as Elon Musk's job cuts begin
Tesla workers who started their jobs only months or even weeks ago have been let go while others have had offers withdrawn as the company begins to impose cuts announced by Elon Musk in early June. Insider found a number of posts from Tesla employees who said they'd been laid off as part of the cut, while others had their job offers rescinded.
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Tesla worker rejects $15 million payout in race bias lawsuit
A Black former elevator operator at Tesla’s flagship California assembly plant on Tuesday rejected a $15 million award in his lawsuit alleging racial abuse by coworkers, opening the door for a new trial after a judge slashed a $137 million jury verdict. Lawyers for Owen Diaz, who had sued Tesla in 2017, turned down the judge’s award in a brief filing in federal court in San Francisco. They said in a statement that the award was unjust and would not deter future misconduct by Tesla.
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Tesla has increased prices for all models in the US, with some rising by up to $6,000
Tesla has increased the price of its cars in the US amid ongoing supply chain issues. The company's wesbite previously showed the price of the Model X as $114,990 and currently shows a price of $120,990, representing a rise of $6,000. The Model Y long-range increased from $62,990 to $65,990, according to Tesla's website.
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Teslas running Autopilot have been in roughly 273 crashes in less than a year
Regulators released the first batch of information since mandating that companies such as Tesla report on serious crashes involving their driver-assistance systems.
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Tesla cars involved in 16 crashes with emergency vehicles, regulators say
Federal safety watchdog is investigating the electric car maker's self-driving system after a string of accidents.
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Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?
In our new series, we tackle the most persistent myths about electric cars. First, we dive deep into whether EVs actually have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline-powered cars.
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China’s hold over Tesla raises questions about Musk’s bid for Twitter
Tesla's dependence on China for batteries should prompt a national-security probe of the risks of Elon Musk's Twitter deal.
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Can the SEC stand up to the richest man on the planet?
The world's richest man, who has run afoul of regulators before, is in their sights again as he tries to buy Twitter. It's raising questions about the SEC's ability to police the rich and powerful.
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Elon Musk says ‘epic’ Tesla robot will be unveiled at AI event
Billionaire says robots could be bigger business than electric cars
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Microsoft is here to rescue Tesla workers from Elon Musk
Elon Musk tells Tesla staff to start showing up in the office or leave. Microsoft and other companies roll out the welcome wagon.
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