Tesla

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Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto

The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

February 11, 2025 - Mother Jones

White Tesla sedan on street in Hong Kong.

Tesla Robotaxis Encounter New Challenges in China

The autonomous cars are being confounded by bus-only lanes and limits on data transfers.

February 6, 2025 - Fortune

Close-up of hand holding smartphone and Tesla car hood in background.

NHTSA Investigation Targets Tesla Remote Parking

Dozens of videos reportedly show Tesla vehicles colliding with other cars, parking signs, and walls while using a driverless remote parking feature.

January 8, 2025 - The Verge

Interior of autonomous car with large map screen on road.

Trump Transition Team Recommends Nixing Car Crash Reporting Rule

A rule requiring reporting of crashes involving driver assistance technology has faced strong opposition from Tesla and other automakers.

December 19, 2024 - Reuters

Close-up of front corner of grey Rivian truck with charger plugged in.

Rivian Joins Movement Toward Universal EV Charging

As more automakers like Tesla, Ford, and Rivian make their charging infrastructure compatible, the shift could lead to the faster development of a nationwide EV charging network.

December 10, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Tesla factory in Fremont, California with dry hills in background.

Tesla Is California’s Second-Biggest Air Polluter

A Wall Street Journal investigation found multiple and repeated violations of California’s air quality rules.

November 28, 2024 - Jalopnik

Close-up of door handle on outside of grey Tesla electric car.

Fiery Tesla Crash Highlights Need for Mechanical Door Handles

The shift to electronic controls can have deadly consequences for drivers and passengers.

November 20, 2024 - Fast Company

Tesla self-driving car view from inside dashboard.

NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla’s Autonomous System

The agency will probe the “Full Self-Driving” system in the wake of crashes that include a pedestrian death.

October 28, 2024 - Associated Press

Man sitting in driver's seat looking at cell phone.

IIHS: Drivers Using ‘Autonomous’ Features More Likely to Be Distracted

Despite warnings that drivers should remain attentive, people behind the wheel of cars equipped with ‘autonomous’ assistance often take their eyes off the road.

September 22, 2024 - Quartz

Elon Musk appears on stage in front of a backdrop of information about the Boring Company.

Tesla’s Self-Driving Still Not Working in Las Vegas Tunnels

The Boring Company had previously said it was working with Tesla to use its self-driving system in its tunnels below Las Vegas to save costs on drivers, but two years later, there is no clear timeline for “full autonomy.”

September 9, 2024 - Electrek

Close-up of man's hands on steering wheel and digital screen in Tesla car's driver's seat.

Tesla ‘Nearly Crashes’ in Full Self-Driving Mode

A test of Tesla’s autonomous mode showed troubling permissiveness, according to one analyst.

July 31, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

Close-up of back windshield of Waymo autonomous car.

NHTSA Launches Investigations Into Two More Self-Driving Automakers

The federal agency is responding to reports of crashes and erratic behavior from Waymo and Zoox vehicles.

May 21, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

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Hertz Sells off Tesla Fleet

The rental giant is replacing the electric vehicles with gas-powered cars, signaling a setback for the EV industry.

January 17, 2024 - Reuters

Row of white Tesla electric cars in parking lot with dealership building with Tesla logo in background.

Study: Tesla Drivers Have Higher Crash Rates

Insurance data shows a higher rate of crashes and the second highest rate of ‘incidents’ such as DUI citations.

December 20, 2023 - Jalopnik

White and red Tesla EV chargers in an open-air parking lot in Corsicana, Texas with Dairy Queen restaurant in background

Texas to Require Tesla Chargers at Stations

Companies that build EV charging stations will have to include Tesla chargers to be eligible for federal funding.

September 6, 2023 - Yahoo News

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Dashcam Footage Shows Tesla Colliding With First Responder

The car failed to recognize the stopped emergency vehicle until just two seconds before the crash.

August 10, 2023 - The Wall Street Journal

Red, grey, and blue Tesla cars on the back of a truck trailer in Burlingame, California

Key Points From the Tesla Data Leak

Thousands of leaked safety complaints about the electric carmaker reveal a pervasive effort to hide problems from the public and prevent customers from filing lawsuits.

May 30, 2023 - Los Angeles Times

Elon Musk appears on stage in front of a backdrop of information about the Boring Company.

Las Vegas Doubles Down on Elon Musk and the Boring Co.

The Clark County Commission wants more Teslas in more tunnels.

May 4, 2023 - News 3

Interior of Tesla car with driver holding hands off wheel in 'full self-driving' mode

Buttigieg: Tesla ‘Autopilot’ Marketing ‘A Concern’

The USDOT secretary says marketing doesn’t fall under his department’s investigative authority, but expressed disapproval of language that implies autonomous operation.

March 20, 2023 - Bloomberg

Dark blue Tesla with crumpled front bumper on rainy highway with red fire truck in background

Majority of American Drivers ‘Afraid’ of ‘Self-Driving’ Cars

Responses to a AAA survey indicate a rising fear of automated vehicles in the wake of high-profile crashes and federal investigations.

March 3, 2023 - AAA

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