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Tesla workers reportedly faced temperatures of up to 100F because of a faulty furnace door
- Workers at Tesla's Austin factory reportedly faced temperatures as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a constant haze due to a faulty furnace door.
- The door of a 30-foot furnace at the Texas plant remained stuck open for months, allowing pollutants to escape.
- A whistleblower memo revealed that Tesla used tactics to conceal the issue and pass emissions tests conducted by regulators.
- This incident adds to the growing scrutiny faced by Elon Musk's companies over environmental violations.
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Tesla China rolls out RMB 10,000 discount for Model Y
- Tesla China has announced a RMB 10,000 discount for select Model Y variants.
- The discount is applicable for the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and Long Range All Wheel Drive (AWD) models.
- The discount is valid for orders placed between November 25 and December 31.
- The discount does not apply to the Model Y Performance variant.
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Tesla Model 3 ranked least reliable EV in used-car testing
- The Tesla Model 3 performed worst in a German reliability test finding a highly significant number of the vehicles surveyed failed their first inspection after three years on the road. It scored the lowest compared to all 111 tested models, including combustion-powered vehicles, within the two-three-year age group, with 14.2% failing their first inspection due to significant issues, particularly concerning suspension and braking components.
- The vehicle with the next-highest defect rate was the Renault Zoe with an 8.9% defect rate, while the Volkswagen e-Golf was top-rated with 3.4%. The EVs in the ranking with low-defect rates included the Hyundai Kona Electric, Mini Cooper SE, Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4/ID.5, and Peugeot E-208.
- While the Model 3 had a higher average mileage of 53,000km over three years than other similarly aged EVs, this doesn't excuse the reported findings. Tesla also had a particularly high number of lighting defects, indicating deficits in service and maintenance.
- The TÜV Association has suggested that electric vehicles built on internal-combustion platforms tend to show better reliability than dedicated EVs like the Model 3. The report highlights a range of typical defects that are often found in electric vehicles.
- The tests carried out include examination of every part of the vehicle, such as brakes, steering, suspension, lights, and chassis. The TÜV Association did find that new EV owners looking to buy a used EV could benefit from having an external assessment carried out to test battery health as an important factor in the development of the market for used electric cars.
- According to the TÜV report, one in five cars was found to have significant technical defects, with 15,000 vehicles classified as "unsafe for road use". For significant defects, repairs must be carried out within four weeks, while for dangerous defects, the driver can complete a direct trip only to a mechanic to have the defect immediately solved.
- The overall best performing vehicle in the TÜV report was the Honda Jazz with a defect rate of 2.4% in two- to three-year-old examples. The Porsche 911 Carrera consistently ranked in the top five.
- Vehicle age groups, models and their defect rates are listed in the article. Also described are reportedly typical defects found in electric vehicles.
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, hits record $348B net worth
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached a new net worth record of $348 billion.
- The surge in net worth is driven by the recent Tesla stock surge and a $50 billion funding round for Musk's AI startup, xAI.
- Musk's net worth has increased by 52% since the beginning of the year, adding $119 billion.
- The previous net worth peak of $335 billion was reached on November 12.
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Tesla Actually Smart Summon (ASS) receives wider global release, but Malaysians still won’t get it
- Tesla has released a new update for its in-car software, bringing several new features including the wider release of Actually Smart Summon (ASS).
- The controversial Smart Summon feature allows users to set a location for the car to drive to and the car will autonomously navigate to that location.
- The wider release of ASS has been introduced in countries such as Europe, Norway, and Switzerland, but Malaysian owners have reported that the feature is not yet enabled in their cars.
- Malaysian owners have received features like Dumb Summon, Autopark, improved battery preconditioning, a door opening warning, and charge port heating in the latest update.
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Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track
- Volkswagen remains committed to launching the ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
- The ID.2 is being promoted as an entry-level EV with prices starting under $27,000 and offering up to 279 miles of range.
- VW plans to release an ID.2 SUV in September 2025 and a GTI version is also being developed.
- Volkswagen aims to release 8 new affordable EVs by 2027 and is developing its own unified battery cell to reduce production costs.
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Tesla, Rivian still face complicated direct sales laws across U.S. states
- Executives from both Tesla and Rivian have commented on the decades-long fight to overturn direct vehicle sales bans across many U.S. states, reigniting a long-held conversation in the electric vehicle (EV) community about dealership policy lobbying groups and online sales models.
- Tesla has managed to side-step direct sales bans in many states through legal loopholes such as leasing-only models, processing purchases as out-of-state transactions, or simply opening stores in exempted tribal territories where the company’s stores will be exempt from dealership mandates.
- In Connecticut last July, Tesla managed to open a store on sovereign Mohegan tribal land, effectively side-stepping the U.S. state’s ability to prohibit direct sales.
- Other states have bans on service centers, storefronts, or both, while some only allow Tesla to sell vehicles online, though they must make deliveries through a service center.
- As such, the state-to-state laws can be difficult for EV companies like Tesla and Rivian to wade through and operate under.
- Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said that dealership franchise laws were “as close as you can get to corruption,” as stated during a discussion with InsideEVs.
- Tesla VP of Finance Sendil Palani shared his thoughts in a post on Saturday, praising the company’s local teams in states where direct sales are actively banned.
- U.S. states with bans on direct sales models like at Tesla, Rivian: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
- U.S. states with store limits on direct sales models like at Tesla, Rivian: Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
- Some states only allow Tesla to sell vehicles online, though they must make deliveries through a service center.
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Tesla launches FSD Supervised for Cybertruck in Canada
- Tesla has launched its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for Cybertruck owners in Canada.
- The FSD software has started rolling out to Canadian Cybertruck owners with version v12.5.5.3.
- Tesla initially launched the Cybertruck in Canada last month and recently allowed customers to sign up for test drives.
- Elon Musk had previously stated that FSD for the Cybertruck was a low priority.
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Episode 486: More High-Passenger Teslas in the Works
- Tesla is planning multiple high-passenger vehicles
- The popular upgrade option returns on the new Model 3
- Tesla offers incentives for customers taking delivery in 2024
- Referral program provides discounts on Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, or Model X
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Tesla Converts Shell Gas Station into Supercharger Hub A First for Tesla: From Gas Station to EV Hub
- Tesla has converted a former Shell gas station into a Supercharger hub, marking a significant move to reshape infrastructure for electric vehicles.
- The EV-only charging site features Tesla's sleek design, advanced charging technology, and renewable energy sources.
- The project demonstrates the potential for repurposing traditional fueling infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing EV user base.
- This collaboration between Tesla and Shell signifies a shift towards sustainability and diversification in the energy landscape.
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Tesla launches Actually Smart Summon in Europe and the Middle East
- Tesla has launched a range-limited version of Actually Smart Summon in Europe and the Middle East.
- The feature is limited to a 6-meter range, in compliance with United Nations regulations.
- This move could be a step towards launching Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving in these markets.
- Tesla has been aiming to launch FSD Supervised in Europe, China, and other markets.
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Tesla executive responds to claims of high fatal accident rate
- A Tesla executive has responded to a study that claimed the company’s vehicles have the highest rate of fatal accidents across automotive brands.
- Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy called the study 'clickbait' and questioned the accuracy of the calculations used in the study.
- Moravy highlighted that Tesla's vehicles have been consistently regarded as among the safest cars on the road and pointed to the large number of miles driven by Tesla vehicles.
- The study analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and found that Tesla's vehicles had a higher fatal accident rate compared to other vehicles.
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Tesla reaches ‘conditional’ settlement in Rivian trade theft suit: report
- Tesla is reportedly reaching a 'conditional' settlement in the trade theft lawsuit with Rivian.
- The settlement is expected to be finalized by December 24, 2021, subject to meeting the terms.
- Tesla accused Rivian of poaching employees and stealing intellectual property.
- The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in the filing.
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Tesla ‘phantom braking’ lawsuit moves forward, but only in part
- A judge dismissed parts of a lawsuit against Tesla regarding phantom braking in its electric vehicles (EVs).
- Plaintiffs claim that Tesla intentionally concealed the phantom braking issue from consumers.
- The lawsuit alleges that Tesla's forward collision monitoring system falsely alerts to collisions that don't exist.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into the unintended braking issue.
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Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit ‘would just be dumb’
- Kia America COO, Steve Center, believes that ending the federal tax credit on electric vehicles (EVs) would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the auto industry.
- Kia and Hyundai have made significant investments in EV manufacturing in Georgia to comply with the incentive's requirements.
- Analysts predict that removing tax incentives could lead to a 27% drop in demand for EVs.
- The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), which includes Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, and Uber, supports the existing federal tax incentives for EV production and sales.
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