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Tesla launches Supercharger contest

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Tesla recently announced that it would be giving a prize to drivers who are able to visit the most number of Supercharger sites over the next two months. The new Supercharger Network contest was announced by the electric vehicle maker through its official Tesla Charging account on X , the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Tesla Recalled 2.2 Million Vehicles for Too-Small Warning Lights

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For a long time, Tesla took criticism for bypassing the recall process in favor of issuing over-the-air software updates. Tesla is recalling nearly every vehicle it’s sold because the font size of the ABS warning light is too small. million vehicles for an issue with the size of its warning lights. As always, the update is free.

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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Let’s start at the beginning, in 2014. In the latter portion of 2014 the project was approved by CEO Tim Cook. Shortly thereafter an Apple board member stated Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs (1955-2011) suggested the company could build an EV around the time Tesla arrived on the automotive scene in 2008. Elon was glad too.

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Tesla Model S road warrior passes 1.2 million miles in 10 years

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Ten years ago, Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg purchased a second-hand Tesla Model S with 18,641 miles on its odometer. And in a recent update on social media, the Tesla owner revealed that his Model S has now passed the 1.2 This effectively makes Gemmingen-Hornberg’s Model S the highest mileage Tesla in the world today.

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Tesla designer responsible for 3/Y, Semi and Roadster leaves to aviation startup

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Tesla’s designer responsible for the Model 3, Model Y, Semi concept, and Roadster has left the company for Skyryse, an aviation startup. ” Blades called the opportunity to join Skyryse “fantastic” and looks to make the same changes and influence the company as he did at Tesla.

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Rally driver’s Tesla Model S reaches 236k miles with no maintenance

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Those who have closely followed Tesla’s story over the years would know about Germany-based Tesla owner Hansjörg Gemmingen’s 2014 Model S P85 , which broke the 1.18 Longhi is not a regular Tesla driver. Overall, the rally driver seemed very happy with his Tesla Model S.

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2014 Tesla Model S P85D Driven, Fuel-Cell Tax Credit, 2016 Toyota Prius Styling: Today's Car News

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Today we''ve got a first drive of the 2014 Tesla Model S P85D electric car, news that the Federal income-tax credit for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will be allowed to expire, and a report on sporty styling for the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid. Want to know what it''s like to drive the 2014 Tesla Model S P85D.'