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On May 8, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the $7,500 federal EV tax credit is more likely to be eliminated than retained, a decision that could impact electric vehicle adoption across the U.S. According to a report by Autoblog, Johnson told Bloomberg, “I think there is a better chance we kill it than…
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has become the first known U.S. pension fund to stop buying new Tesla stock, citing concerns over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and the company’s declining financial performance. According to a Business Insider report, the county’s pension board, which manages $500 million in assets, voted 4-2 on May 6, 2025, to pause…
Matthew LaBrot, a Tesla sales employee, was terminated on April 25, 2025, just one day after launching a website protesting CEO Elon Musk’s leadership, according to a Business Insider report. LaBrot’s dismissal highlights Tesla’s ongoing struggles with employee dissent and a declining brand image amid Musk’s controversial political involvement, which has sparked protests and a…
A coalition of 16 US states led by California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for halting the distribution of billions in federal funding earmarked for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington State, comes in response to the Department of Transportation’s February decision to…
Tesla’s push to trademark “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab” for its autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) hit a roadblock as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected the “Robotaxi” vehicle trademark for being too generic, according to a TechCrunch report. The decision, issued on May 6, 2025, highlights challenges for Tesla’s branding strategy as it gears up…
On May 7, 2025, Tesla announced a significant perk for Cybertruck owners, offering a free 1-year trial of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, as shared by Sawyer Merritt on X. This move highlights Tesla’s push to advance autonomous driving technology in its electric vehicles (EVs), particularly for early adopters of the rugged Cybertruck. Technology Updates: FSD…
Tesla has launched the Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the U.S., offering an impressive EPA-estimated range of 357 miles and a starting price of $44,990, which drops to $37,490 after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Announced by Sawyer Merritt on X, this new variant brings upgraded features and performance, making it…
In a stunning development, Tesla’s Cybertruck inventory has ballooned to over 10,000 units in the U.S., a record high that underscores a troubling crisis for the electric vehicle (EV) titan. According to Tesla-Info.com, this surge—up from just 2,400 units in early April 2025—reflects not only sluggish demand but also aggressive discounting to move aging stock,…
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