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    Blog SpaceX Adds 51 Satellites to Starlink Constellation

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    Blog Tesla to Bundle Solar, Battery Products

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    Blog Is the Cyberquad a Prop or a Product?

    After Tesla employees were finished smacking the Cybertruck with a sledgehammer and shattering its windows, Chief Executive Elon Musk told everyone goodnight. “One more thing!” fans yelled, hoping to experience something on par with a secret supercar rolling out of an electric 18-wheeler...
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    After Flirting With EVs for Decades, GM Ready to Compete With Tesla

    The General Motors EV1 was the first vehicle produced by the company to wear General Motors on the nameplate. America’s largest automaker reserved its name for an electric vehicle. The enthusiasm was short-lived, however. Though it was the first mass-produced electric... READ FULL ARTICLE
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    Blog Tesla's Semi Program Getting Closer to Reality

    Among the exciting Tesla events slated for 2020 is the first deliveries of the Tesla Semi. The company has said it plans to put “limited volumes” of the all-electric semi into production in 2020. It’s going to be fun to see them hauling down the road. Many companies with giant fleets of...
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    Blog Even the Iconic Mustang Will Chase the Model Y

    The Model Y era is upon us. Tesla is expected to start delivery of its electric crossover SUV this month. While the Model 3 was a bit of a rollercoaster roll out, the Model Y program is expected to be much smoother. The earliest production Model Ys have been spotted staged at Tesla’s factory...
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    Cybertruck Challenges Tesla Rivals Beyond Electrification

    “What about the glass? It seems like a vulnerability,” Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said during the Cybertruck debut. It’s a good question. Glass is vulnerable. For instance, if you throw a heavy steel ball at a truck window, it would probably shatter. “It’s transparent metal glass,” Musk...
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    Blog Tesla’s Exciting Product Pipeline Drove Headlines in 2019

    There are few companies that grab headlines like Tesla. The electric carmaker’s world-transforming mission, breakthrough technology, and dynamic founder are a great recipe for intrigue. The company doesn’t advertise. And, they’re right, they don’t have to. Tesla had more than its fair share...
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    Time for Tesla to Show Some Proof for the Roof

    Tesla’s solar business got some shine last week when the company reported an increase in deployments and the launch of a new version of its solar roof. “So all in all, the roadmap for energy products from solar, Solar Roof, Powerwall to Megapack is super exciting, and I expect Tesla Energy to...
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    Bollinger Set to Debut Electric Sport Utility Truck This Month

    One of the first companies to create chatter about an electric pickup truck was Bollinger Motors. The public received its first glimpse Bollinger’s “sport-utility truck” concept at a press event in New York in September 2017. Two years later, the company has moved its headquarters from Hobart...
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    Electric Pickup Roundup: Musk Says Tesla's Cyberpunk Truck is Months Away

    The electric pickup market is starting to take shape and there seems to be a steady stream of developments making headlines from both startups and the auto giants. One of the most highly-anticipated items to watch is the debut of Tesla’s pickup. It sounds like it’s receiving final touches...
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    Blog Tesla In-Car Entertainment is a Glimpse at Robotaxi Ride Experience

    There was a time when a TV screen tucked into a car headrest was the ultimate showy in-car extravagance, usually reserved for luxury or custom cars. But, advances in screen technology and a lower cost of production meant it didn’t take long before video entertainment systems were fairly common...
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    Blog Tesla Suffers Exec Departures Amid Aggressive Product Roadmap

    A company with more than 45,000 employees is undoubtedly going to have a bit of employee turnover. However, the number of executive-level employees jumping ship at Tesla has to be cause for concern. Tesla has lost three vice presidents in recent weeks. And that’s on top of dozens of high-level...
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    Model Y Aims to Be Tesla's Real Mass Market Hit

    Tesla’s first shot at a mass-market EV was definitely the Model 3, which was not only the best-selling electric but also the best-selling luxury car in America last year. But, it’s the upcoming Model Y and it’s appeal to people’s preference for crossover SUVs that the company is betting to be...
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    Blog Electric Pickup Roundup: Rivian Scores Major Partners; Bollinger, Workhorse Look for Funding Hauls

    With its concept of pickup and SUV bodies perched upon an electric “skateboard” technology, Rivian may be the buzziest EV startup since Tesla. The company has been wowing autoshow onlookers and grabbing headlines for major partnerships, tech luminary praise, and novel features of its...