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Government, Business, Technology

Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

January 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Driverless Vehicle-Summon Feature

Tesla is under federal scrutiny over concerns that a newly released driver-assistance feature could result in crashes.

January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Tesla Cybertruck Joins List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy

The Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in U.S. tax credits for the first time in 2025, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect Jan. 1 that also disqualify other EVs for subsidies.

January 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade

The Elon Musk-led company sold 1.79 million vehicles last year, it said Jan. 2, which was slightly less than what it delivered in 2023 and also below analysts’ consensus estimate.

January 2, 2025
Technology, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Cybertruck Catches Fire Outside Trump Hotel, Killing One

LAS VEGAS — One person died and seven others were hurt Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel.

January 1, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case

In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.

December 30, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Shares Jump to Record Amid $515 Billion Rally

Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan

Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a foil to Donald Trump’s policies, laying the groundwork for resistance on everything from deportations to regulation rollbacks.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

California EV Rebates May Omit Tesla Models

Gov. Newsom's office told Bloomberg News that the current proposal includes market-share limitations that would exclude Tesla’s popular EV models.

November 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla, Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Poaching Suit

Tesla didn’t disclose specifics, but told a California state judge that it expects to seek dismissal of the case by Dec. 24 upon satisfactory completion of the terms.

November 25, 2024