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Elon Musk says Tesla 'cybertruck' to be unlike any other vehicle on the road
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Just what will the upcoming Tesla pickup truck look like? Officially, that will remain a mystery until Tesla takes the wraps off the vehicle, which …
2 days ago
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'Terrifying but fantastic:' New Tesla feature sparks awe and mayhem
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned for years that increasingly intelligent machines will dominate humans and turn us into their pets. But if the latest …
2 days ago
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Why Fremont firefighters could focus on saving lives, not the PG&E shutdown
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Even when the Bay Area’s electrical grid falters, three Fremont fire stations remain a sturdy lifeline to surrounding homes, schools and …
4 days ago
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Father sues Tesla after teen son killed in flaming crash
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FORT LAUDERDALE — The father of an 18-year-old Florida teen killed when his speeding Tesla slammed into a wall and caught fire is suing the company, …
6 days ago
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Elon Musk likes coconuts and bleating goats for Tesla's safety sounds
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One of the issues some people have with electric cars is how quiet the vehicles are. For example, if you’ve ever walked though a parking garage, you …
October 7
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Former Tesla employees reported for alleged laptop theft
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PALO ALTO – Police on Friday confirmed an investigation is underway into a report by Tesla that two former employees failed to return laptop …
October 5
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Is Tesla's popularity starting to cool down?
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The popularity of Tesla’s electric cars has reached a point where, on some days, it seems as if every other car on Bay Area roads is a Tesla Model S, …
October 4
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Tesla delivers 97,000 vehicles, but still misses expectations
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Tesla said Wednesday that it delivered a record number of vehicles during the third quarter of this year, but still fell short of the estimates that …
October 2
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Tesla Smart Summon accidents? NHTSA says it knows
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Federal safety officials say they’re aware of accidents or near accidents involving Tesla’s Smart Summon, and are inviting drivers to continue to …
October 2
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Letter: Fremont police in chase: 'Down to 6 miles of battery' on Tesla
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Would a police car running out of gas garner coverage? Re: “Fremont police Tesla runs low on juice during high-speed chase” (Mercurynews.com, Sept. 24): …
September 30
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Will Tesla set a new record for car deliveries?
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With its latest business quarter ending on Monday, Tesla has its sights set on reporting deliveries of at least 100,000 vehicles for the three months …
September 30
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Judge: Tesla broke labor law, interfered with union push
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Electric carmaker Tesla Inc interfered with legitimate union organizing and must read a notice to workers explaining their rights in a meeting …
September 28
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Fremont police Tesla runs low on juice during high-speed chase
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FREMONT — The last thing a police officer trying to chase down a suspect in a high-speed pursuit needs to see is a warning that their patrol car is …
September 24
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Musk: 'Pedo guy' slur doesn't mean pedophile
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Elon Musk on Monday said he did not intend to accuse a British diver of pedophilia by branding him a “pedo guy” on Twitter, as the Tesla Inc chief …
September 16
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Elon Musk hints that 7-seat, faster Model S is in the works
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How many people can fit into a Tesla Model S? Like many four-door cars, the Model S, or what might be called the big brother to Tesla’s Model 3 sedan, …
September 12
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Elon Musk says you'll have to keep waiting for the Tesla pickup truck
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Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has called his company’s first electric pickup truck the “coolest car” he has ever seen. And you’re going to have to …
September 9
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NTSB says Tesla was on Autopilot when it hit fire truck
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DETROIT — A government report says the driver of a Tesla that slammed into a firetruck near Los Angeles last year was using the car’s Autopilot …
September 3
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Tesla's Model 3 interior is now completely leather-free
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In most cars, a leather interior is a sign of luxury, and it will cost you more than an interior made of cloth or other standard materials. And now, …
September 3
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Tesla raises prices of cars in sold in China, and gets a break on tariff hike
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The electric carmaker on Friday raised the prices on its vehicles in China, while almost simultaneously getting a reprieve on tariffs on imported …
August 30
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Trump, China move to resolve trade dispute before new tariffs kick in
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With tariffs on thousands of products imported from China set to go up in a matter of days, Chinese officials on Thursday suggested they want to …
August 29
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Buying a new Tesla? Would you like insurance with that?
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State Farm. Allstate. Farmer’s. If you have insurance on your car, you probably know those names. Tesla said Wednesday it is now getting into the …
August 28
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Walmart sues Tesla over fires at stores with its solar panels
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Walmart Inc sued Tesla Inc, saying solar panels supplied by the electric car maker were responsible for fires at about seven of its stores, according …
August 20
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To boost sagging solar business, Tesla will let customers rent panel systems
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In an effort to boost its flagging consumer solar panel business, Tesla now allows new customers to rent their solar-panel systems at prices starting …
August 19
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Tesla hit with lawsuit claiming battery life decline
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SAN FRANCISCO – A Tesla Inc owner has filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker, claiming the company limited the battery range of older …
August 8
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Don't tell Elon Musk to credit photographers, he might block you on Twitter
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Is Elon Musk blocking some photographers on Twitter just because they want him to give them some credit for their photos? That’s the claim that some …
August 8
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Tesla's Model 3 safety claims called 'misleading' by federal agency
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The National Highway Transportation Safety Association has taken Tesla to task and sent the electric carmaker a cease-and-desist letter regarding …
August 7
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Tesla sued by family of man killed in autopilot crash
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Tesla Inc. was sued for the second time in three months by the family of a car owner who was killed in a crash while using the driver-assistance …
August 4
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Tesla, Evergreen Valley College partner to give students a START on their careers
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At first glance, the auto shop looks like any other you might see across America. Different models of cars are in the process of being worked on. Car …
August 2
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Don't look for Teslas among the most-stolen new cars
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Do you drive a Tesla? If you do, you might sleep a little better at night knowing that the odds of the car getting stolen are pretty slim. That’s …
August 1