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State Treasurers Demand Tesla Board Address Musk’s Divided Focus Amid EV Market Challenges
On April 17, 2025, treasurers from eight US states issued a stern open letter to Tesla Inc.’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, expressing deep concerns
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Tesla Faces Profit Dip and Market Challenges in Q1 2025 Amid Musk’s Political Role
Tesla’s anticipated first-quarter 2025 earnings, set for release on April 22, signal a slight decline in net profit to below $1.1 billion, down from the same period in 2024, intensifying scrutiny on CEO Elon Musk’s divided attention between the automaker and his advisory role in President Trump’s administration, reports The New York Times. Slumping Sales…
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Washington State Targets Tesla with EV Credit Tax, Sparking Controversy
On April 20, 2025, a Wall Street Journal editorial revealed Washington state’s proposed tax on Tesla’s carbon emission credits, a policy that has sparked intense debate among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and policymakers. Introduced by Olympia Democrats, the legislation aims to siphon profits from Tesla’s environmental credits—a vital revenue stream for the EV leader. Critics…
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Tesla Faces California Lawsuit Alleging Odometer Manipulation to Dodge Warranty Repairs
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses Tesla of deliberately inflating odometer readings in its electric vehicles (EVs) to prematurely expire warranties and avoid repair costs, raising serious questions about the automaker’s software-driven mileage tracking system. The case, led by plaintiff Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometer algorithms misrepresent actual distances travele
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Lost Hills Supercharger: Tesla’s Biggest EV Charging Hub Yet
Tesla is advancing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the ongoing construction of the world’s largest Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California. This monumental project, which broke ground in late October 2024, promises a groundbreaking combination of scale, sustainability, and advanced energy storage. The development, shown in this short video and detailed through renderings
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Tesla’s Voice AI Revolutionizes Insurance Support with Grok-Powered Automation
In a bold move to streamline customer service, Tesla has launched a Voice AI agent for its Tesla Insurance customers, enabling policy changes without human intervention. Powered by Grok, an AI developed by xAI, this in-house solution promises 24/7 accessibility and call summarization to reduce repetitive interactions. First reported by Sawyer Merritt on X, the…
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Tesla Halts Model S and Model X Orders in China Amid Escalating Trade Tariffs
Tesla has abruptly suspended new orders for its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in China, a move that underscores the intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China. According to Reuters, Tesla’s Chinese website no longer allows customers to configure or order these premium models, redirecting users to view limited existing inventory…
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Figure AI’s Humanoid Robots at BMW: Real Progress or Overhyped Promise?
In January 2024, Figure AI, a California-based robotics startup, announced a commercial partnership with BMW Manufacturing to deploy its humanoid robots at the automaker’s Spartanburg, South Carolina plant. The deal was hailed as a landmark for humanoid robotics, with Figure’s founder and CEO Brett Adcock touting a “fleet” of robots performing “end-to-end operations.” But a…
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