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Slate Auto Secures $700M with Jeff Bezos Backing to Redefine Affordable EVs

Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…

TESLA WORKER FIRED AFTER PROTESTING ELON MUSK’S LEADERSHIP WITH ANTI-ELON WEBSITE
Elon Musk

Tesla Worker Fired After Protesting Elon Musk’s Leadership with Anti-Elon Website

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…

Tesla Cybertrucks lined up. Photo courtesy of Sawyer Merritt / X.
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Tesla Cancels Cybertruck Range Extender: What It Means for EV Owners

Tesla has officially canceled the Cybertruck Range Extender, a decision that has sparked discussions among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. According to a post on X by user Drake (@TheRealDriZzy), Tesla informed customers via email that the company will no longer sell the Range Extender and will refund deposits in full, leaving many to question the…

Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm Sells $32M in Stock Amid EV Giant’s Turbulent Times
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Tesla’s Robotaxi and Cybercab Trademark Bids Stalled by USPTO

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…

Tesla Cybertrucks lined up. Photo courtesy of Sawyer Merritt / X.
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Tesla Offers Free 1-Year FSD Trial for Cybertruck Owners: A Game-Changer for EV Autonomy

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…

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Oneida Energy Storage Powers Canada’s EV Future with 250 MW Battery Facility

On May 7, 2025, Northland Power Inc. announced the commercial operation of the Oneida Energy Storage Project, Canada’s largest battery energy storage system, located in Haldimand County, Ontario. This 250 MW / 1,000 MWh facility, completed ahead of schedule and under budget, strengthens grid reliability and supports the growing electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem by storing…

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Elon Musk Remotely Disables Tesla Cybertruck in Chechnya, Sparking Security Concerns for EV Owners

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov accused Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., of remotely disabling a Tesla Cybertruck that Kadyrov claims was a gift from Musk. The Cybertruck, which Kadyrov alleges was modified with a machine gun, has stirred controversy, raising questions about the security and remote control capabilities of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs). Benzinga reported…

Tesla Misses Q1 2025 Earnings, Investors Await Musk’s Strategic Update - Tesla Ramps Up Cybertruck Production at Giga Texas
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Tesla Cybertruck Inventory Surges to 10,000 Units, Signaling Deepening Crisis for EV Giant

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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