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Alexander Samek of Los Altos was awakened and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

CHP may have used Tesla Autopilot to stop speeding car

The CHP says officers attempted to stop the Tesla Model S, which was doing about 70 mph.

05 Dec 2018 4:12 PM

The electric carmaker planned a production ramp of 7,000 Model SUVs a week at the plant in Nevada by December 2020, and 5,000 Model Ys a week at its China Gigafactory by February 2021, the website said here, citing documents sent to staff before Tesla's earnings call in October.

Tesla changes plans to start Model Y production

Tesla Inc had plans to build its pilot small electric SUV Model Y at Gigafactory 1 by June 1, 2020.

04 Dec 2018 10:03 AM

Despite the electric carmaker achieving its target for the sedan, the company still needs to demonstrate if it could sustain that level.

Tesla achieves Model 3 production of 1,000 cars per day: Electrek

The car was introduced to the public in early 2016 amid great fanfare.

01 Dec 2018 9:50 AM

In this June 22, 2018, photo, Shan Junhua chats about privacy near his white Tesla while charging it in Shanghai. When Shan bought his white Tesla Model X, he knew it was a fast, beautiful car. What he didn't know is that Tesla constantly sends information about the precise location of his car to the Chinese government. Automakers selling electric vehicles in China send a constant feed of information about the location of cars to the government, potentially adding to the rich kit of surveillance tools available to the regime as President Xi Jinping steps up the use of technology to track Chinese citizens. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

In China, your car could be talking to the government

The automakers say they are merely complying with local laws, which apply only to alternative energy vehicles.

30 Nov 2018 6:36 PM

Tesla and Musk agreed in September to pay USD 20 million each to the SEC after he misled investors with tweets on Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

SEC chairman says Tesla case is 'settled' despite CEO's tweet

Jay Clayton appeared to be unaware of the Oct. 4 tweet describing the SEC as the “Shortseller Enrichment Commission.”

27 Nov 2018 9:23 AM

The latest generation of Sprinter vans debuted in February this year and Mercedes-Benz plans to offer electric versions from next year.

Musk hints at Tesla interest in Daimler van

Outgoing Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche was reported as saying that he did not rule out cooperating with Tesla in future.

20 Nov 2018 9:00 AM

The AAA findings are the second tests showing that the systems can’t handle every situation in real-world driving.

Electronic driving systems don’t always work, tests show

The test results released Thursday come after several highly publicised crashes involving Tesla vehicles.

19 Nov 2018 10:16 AM

China is the largest market for electric vehicles and most forecasters predict that its sales in the country will speed up rapidly. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Tesla starts taking Model 3 orders in China

Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said, “Probably some deliveries in March, but April is more certain.”

19 Nov 2018 7:42 AM

The FCC voted to grant “market access” requests to Telesat, Kepler Communications Inc and LeoSat MA, Inc to offer high-speed internet service and connectivity for sensors and other intelligence devices.

SpaceX, TeleSat Canada bids get US nod to expand satellite internet

SpaceX previously won approval to deploy 4,425 satellites.

16 Nov 2018 10:23 AM

Tesla had earlier said that orders placed by Oct. 15 will be delivered by the end of the year.

Tesla to deliver new Model 3 orders by year end

Tesla just acquired trucking capacity to ensure Model 3 can be delivered in US by Dec 31.

16 Nov 2018 10:21 AM

Tesla said the $3,000 to $5,000 in savings was an average and that the actual amount could be lower or higher depending on the size of the rooftop system and where a home is located.

Tesla slashes prices on home solar systems to spur sales

Tesla deployed just 93MW of solar in the third quarter, down from SolarCity’s more than 200MW a quarter in early 2016.

16 Nov 2018 10:18 AM

The upgrade will enable owners to operate their vehicles remotely like a big remote controlled car.

Tesla auto-park upgrade to be ready in six weeks

The upgrade will be compatible in all Tesla cars made in the past two years, Musk said in a series of tweets.

02 Nov 2018 9:13 AM

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Tesla's Elon Musk says tweet that led to $20 million fine 'Worth It'

Tesla and Elon Musk have agreed to pay $20m each to financial regulators and the billionaire will step down as the company’s chairman.

28 Oct 2018 12:46 PM

While still below the production target it set for June of 5,000 Model 3s per week, the roughly 4,300 Model 3s the company is now averaging per week were enough to boost results.

Tesla shares jump as Musk delivers quarterly profit, cash

Tesla reiterated that it expected to repeat its net profit in the current quarter, helping drive the company’s shares up 14 per cent.

25 Oct 2018 8:01 AM

Driven by regulatory pressure to cut diesel pollution, commercial truck makers have made a flurry of fresh announcements to deliver battery electric or hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.

Truck makers rev up for rollout of electric big rigs

Now, it looks like 2020 could be the big year for electric big rigs.

23 Oct 2018 10:53 AM

The new version has a delivery period of six to 10 weeks, according to the website, which would customers eligible for the current $7,500 US tax credit if they take delivery by the end of the year. The tax credit for Tesla cars will drop by half on Jan. 1.

Tesla launches new $45,000 Model 3

The rear-wheel-drive model has a “mid range” battery, a range of 260 miles

19 Oct 2018 9:34 AM

Tesla said the purchase is 'separate and apart from the settlement' between Musk, Tesla and the SEC.

Musk to purchase Tesla stock worth USD 20 million

The news comes weeks after Tesla and Musk agreed to pay USD 20 million each as fine as part of a settlement.

18 Oct 2018 9:51 AM

Under an agreement with the SEC, Musk has agreed to pay a USD 20 million fine and step aside as Tesla’s chairman for three years. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

US judge approves SEC settlement with Tesla

Tesla shares rose as much as 5.5 percent to USD 273.88 before easing to USD 271.63 in early-afternoon trade on Nasdaq.

17 Oct 2018 11:05 AM

The most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows one auto crash for every 492,000 miles driven in the US without an autonomous assist.

Tesla's autopilot is better than you, statistically

Tesla says it's now going to start publicly releasing accident data every quarter.

06 Oct 2018 10:13 AM

The steep downturn in Tesla’s market value may have influenced Musk to have an apparent change of heart and negotiate a settlement. (Photo: AP)

Musk no more Tesla’s chairman, remains CEO in SEC settlement

The settlement with the SEC allows Musk to remain CEO Tesla but requires him to relinquish his role as chairman for at least three years.

30 Sep 2018 11:44 AM

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