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Tesla’s Grünheide Battery Promise Returns: Real Investment or PR Rescue?
Tesla announces €1 billion battery investment at Grünheide, but admits European production isn't economical. We examine the timing and history of broken promises.
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EV Transition ‘Unraveling’? No, Legacy Automaker Strategies Are Failing
I’ve been covering the EV transition for years, and this week’s headlines declaring the electric revolution is “unraveling” miss the point entirely. What we’re actually watching is the predictable collapse of subsidy-dependent strategies by legacy automakers who never figured out how to build affordable EVs without government life support. The carnage is staggering. Bloomberg reports…
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Musk Claims FSD Unsupervised ‘Pretty Much Solved,’ Robotaxi Without Safety Monitors In 3 Weeks
Elon Musk announced Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point” and confirmed Robotaxis without safety monitors will launch in Austin within three weeks. Why it matters: This marks Tesla’s first truly driverless commercial service, eliminating the human backup that has supervised Austin operations since June. The Details Key Specs EVXL’s Take…
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Tesla Robotaxi App Expands to 12 Countries Ahead of Global Push
Tesla’s Robotaxi app is now available for download across 12 countries and regions, expanding far beyond its original U.S.-only launch. Why it matters: The move signals Tesla is building international infrastructure ahead of its planned global autonomous ride-hailing rollout. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take This international app rollout is classic Tesla: building hype…
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Tesla UK Sales Drop 19% in November as BYD Triples Registrations
Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 19% in November 2025, continuing a brutal European sales collapse as Chinese rival BYD more than tripled its British deliveries. Why it matters: The UK, now Europe’s largest EV market, has become another battleground where Chinese automakers are rapidly overtaking Tesla. The Details By the Numbers Tesla UK November Sales…
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Elon Musk Says Tesla FSD Allows Texting While Driving Despite 49-State Ban
Elon Musk confirmed Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software v14.2.1 allows drivers to text while behind the wheel under certain conditions. Why it matters: Texting while driving remains illegal in 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and all U.S. territories, and the driver, not Tesla, bears full legal liability. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Musk’s confirmation…
Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In
We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European collapse all year, and today’s Model 3 Standard launch confirms what the sales data has been screaming: Tesla is playing defense, not offense. Tesla launched the new, lower-priced Model 3 Standard in Europe on Friday, December 5, 2025, a few months after releasing it in the United States. The move…
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Tesla FSD Europe Demo Extended Through March 2026 After ‘High Demand’
Tesla has extended its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along program in Europe by three months following what the company calls “high demand,” with free demos now available through March 31, 2026 across Germany, France, and Italy. We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European FSD push closely, and this extension reveals the scale of Tesla’s regulatory charm offensive. The…
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