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Florida

Abandoned Tesla Model 3s Discovered in Florida Field

Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 appears to be facing unexpected challenges, as reported by CleanTechnica. A recent discovery near Tampa, Florida, has raised questions about the electric vehicle maker’s inventory management and product quality. A Field of Forgotten EVs In Lutz, Florida, just minutes from Tesla’s Tampa Bay Service Center, dozens or possibly hundreds of refreshed…

Tesla Expert Sanjay Lal Joins Volkswagen’s EV Software Drive, Volkswagen Races Ahead in EV Charger Installation
Porsche

Porsche-Piëch Family Explores EV Investments Amid Market Downturn

Porsche SE, the investment vehicle controlled by the Porsche-Piëch family, is eyeing new opportunities in the automotive sector, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) technology, as market valuations decline. This news comes from a recent Financial Times report. Seeking EV Opportunities Johannes Lattwein, Porsche SE’s board member for finance and IT, stated, “The current stock market…

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Tesla Model 3 and Y: As Affordable as $15k in Some States After Incentives

Tesla has shared an eye-opening breakdown of how affordable their Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can be when factoring in federal and state incentives, plus potential gas savings. This information was posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, showcasing the varying costs across different states. State-by-State Affordability Breakdown The effective pricing for Tesla’s…

Tesla

Tesla’s Mixed Signals: Musk Endorses Trump While Company Lobbies for EV Policies

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, finds itself in a peculiar position as its CEO Elon Musk endorses Donald Trump for president while the company continues to lobby for EV-friendly policies. This curious dynamic, reported by Reuters, highlights the complex relationship between business interests and political alignments in the EV industry Musk’s Endorsement vs. Tesla’s Lobbying…

Rivian

Rivian Repositions Charge Ports to Align with Tesla Superchargers

Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is making strategic moves to enhance its compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network. This development comes as part of a broader industry shift towards adopting Tesla’s North American Charging System (NACS) connector, as reported by Green Car Reports. A Shift in Charging Strategy Rivian is repositioning the charge ports on its…

Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
California

Tesla’s EV Dominance Slips in California as Competition Heats Up

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing a significant decline in new car registrations in California, according to Business Insider. This downturn marks a potential shift in the EV landscape of the Golden State, long considered a stronghold for Elon Musk’s company. The EV Numbers Tell a Story The second quarter of this year saw…

Tesla Model Y: Tampa's New Taxi Trend
California

Tesla’s California Sales Slump Signals EV Market Challenges

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing headwinds in California. According to Reuters, Tesla’s car registrations in the Golden State dropped 24% in the second quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining sales in this crucial market. EV Demand Softens Amid Economic Pressures The slump in Tesla’s California registrations points to broader…

Tesla

Transportation Secretary Defends EV Incentives in House Hearing

The Daily Beast reports that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vigorously defended electric vehicle (EV) incentives during a recent House Oversight Committee hearing. The Secretary faced off against Republican representatives who questioned the cost and necessity of EV tax rebates. Buttigieg’s Powerful Rebuttal When Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) suggested that EV tax rebates “were just too…

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