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Tesla plans to wind down assembly of its stainless-steel Cybertruck around the middle of next year, shifting manufacturing resources toward its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi. Chief executive Elon Musk confirmed the shift in a post on X, explaining that the company intends to free up floor space at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to support higher

Technical scrutiny surrounding the long-delayed Tesla Roadster has turned to the operational limits of its proposed SpaceX thruster package, specifically the time required to recharge the vehicle’s compressed gas tanks between firings. Motor1 assessed the mechanical realities of implementing cold gas thrusters on a road-going electric vehicle, focusing on the compressed air storage system required

Vehicle sharing platform Turo is partnering with Tesla to prominently badge and advertise rental cars equipped with the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software. The collaboration aims to give renters hands-on access to the driver-assistance technology while expanding host earning opportunities. Under the initiative, Turo is tapping directly into Tesla’s API to confirm which vehicles have

Electric vehicles continue to consume battery power even after they are locked and parked, with background electronics and security features often steadily chipping away at total range over time. While lithium-ion cells experience natural self-discharge through electrolyte oxidation and reduction, this process is negligible compared to active onboard systems. Instead, parked energy loss stems primarily

Tesla has officially abandoned plans to deliver its Cybertruck to customers in Australia and New Zealand, seven years after first accepting preorders in the region. The automaker notified reservation holders via email that production plans for both markets have been discontinued, promising to issue full refunds within 30 days after buyers verify their information. To

Tesla has once again increased loan interest rates on the Model Y, lifting the annual percentage rate for the base and Premium trims to 2.49% as promotional incentives continue to diminish. The Performance configuration remains unchanged at 3.99%. The adjustment, effective October 23, marks the fifth rate increase in under three months. Earlier in the

A 71-year-old man was killed early Thursday morning after being hit by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on Interstate 80 in Vallejo, California. The California Highway Patrol confirmed the vehicle was utilizing its automated driving system when the crash occurred around 2:30 AM. According to a statement provided by the agency, investigators reviewed

Tesla plans to expand its autonomous Cybercab operations into new markets starting next month in Dallas, with rollouts to additional cities and sales to fleet operators scheduled before the end of the year. The move marks an aggressive push beyond the vehicle’s initial launch footprint in Austin, Texas, as the automaker seeks to build a