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Tesla’s Identity Crisis: Owners Grapple with Musk’s Political Shift as Anti-CEO Movement Gains Momentum

In an unprecedented display of consumer activism, Tesla owners across America are wrestling with a complex dilemma: how to reconcile their love for their environmentally conscious vehicles with their growing discomfort over Elon Musk’s controversial political stance. This tension has sparked a remarkable grassroots movement, highlighting the delicate balance between corporate leadership and brand

Haye KestelooNov 29

Tesla

Tesla Reverses Course on Lease Buyouts, Signaling Shift in Autonomous Vehicle Strategy

Tesla has made a significant pivot in its leasing strategy, now allowing customers to purchase their vehicles at lease-end across its entire lineup. This policy shift, announced on November 27, 2024, marks a notable departure from the company’s previous stance and raises questions about its autonomous vehicle timeline. New Lease-End Options Unveiled The updated policy…

Haye KestelooNov 28

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CATL Chairman Blasts Tesla’s 4680 Battery Strategy, Predicts Failure

In a striking challenge to Tesla’s battery technology direction, CATL founder and chairman Robin Zeng has publicly criticized Elon Musk’s commitment to 4680 cylindrical cells, predicting their ultimate failure. This bold statement comes from the leader of the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, as reported by Reuters. Sharp Criticism from Battery Giant During their April…

Haye KestelooNov 14

Tesla

Trump Plans to Kill $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Tesla Reportedly Supports Move

A bombshell report reveals President-elect Trump’s transition team is planning to eliminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, with unexpected support from EV market leader Tesla, according to Reuters. Critical Policy Change Looms The potential elimination of this key EV incentive, a cornerstone of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is being discussed by…

Haye KestelooNov 14

Tesla's Bold Proposition: Pushing for Greener Standards - Earnings Soar, Margins Dive in Tesla's Q2 Rollercoaster - Tesla Connector Supercharges Electrify America

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Tesla Backs California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Policy Despite Trump’s Opposition

In a surprising move highlighting the complex interplay between business and politics, Tesla has joined forces with other major EV manufacturers to support California’s low-carbon fuel standard, according to Politico. Auto Industry Shows United Front Tesla, along with Hyundai, GM, Audi, and Rivian, sent a joint letter to California lawmakers on October 24, strongly endorsing…

Haye KestelooOct 30

Tesla

Tesla CEO Declares End of Human-Driven Cars, Pushes Autonomous Future

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has made a bold prediction about the future of transportation, claiming that manually-driven vehicles will soon become as obsolete as horses, according to a report from Fortune covering Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call. The Death of Manual Driving Musk didn’t mince words about where he sees the auto industry heading. “We’ve made…

Haye KestelooOct 25

Tesla

Tesla Shatters Q3 Expectations with 17% Profit Surge, Promises New Models Ahead

Tesla delivered a powerful financial performance in Q3 2024, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.72 per share ($2.51 billion net income), significantly outpacing analyst expectations of $0.59 per share, according to Forbes reporting. Strong Financial Performance Marks Turning Point The EV pioneer saw its profits climb to $2.2 billion from July through September, compared to $1.9…

Haye KestelooOct 23

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Palo Alto and Tesla Explore Robotaxi Partnership as City’s Transit Costs Soar

In a significant development for autonomous EV transportation, Palo Alto officials are in preliminary talks with Tesla to transform local streets into a testing ground for the automaker’s newly announced robotaxi service. This potential partnership, first announced by city spokesperson Meghan Horrigan-Taylor, comes as the city reportedly grapples with the mounting costs of its popular…

Haye KestelooOct 22

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