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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. On 22 June, Tesla invited approximately 25,000 PG&E customers with Tesla Powerwalls to join the VPP and to help form the world’s largest distributed battery. How the PG&E Tesla VPP works. May through October).

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U.S. Senator calls for SEC to investigate Tesla Board for ‘failure to manage’ Elon Musk

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Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Tesla and its Board of Directors for “failing to manage the actions of CEO Elon Musk in his dual role as CEO of Twitter and Tesla.” ” “Mr.

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Tesla to submit formal letter of intent for Giga Mexico: report

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Tesla is expected to deliver a letter of intent on Friday, September 15, to formally start the installation and buildout of Gigafactory Mexico. “On Through his personal Instagram, the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Garcia Sepulveda teased Tesla’s move to submit a letter of intent for Giga Mexico. In April, Gov.

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UAW targets Tesla in future plans to bargain with ‘Big Five or Six’

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However, the union’s president now says that the next round of contract negotiations will include more than just the Big Three, highlighting desires to unionize other automakers like Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and others. The person also said that the UAW has shared its commitment to offering any needed resources for that campaign.

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Tesla Executives & Politicians Respond to Giga Berlin Arson Attack

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Tesla executives and local politicians have supported Giga Berlin after its production stopped due to an arson attack. On March 5, 2024, Giga Berlin halted operations and evacuated employees following a suspected arson attack on the Seinfurt power substation near Tesla’s factory.

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Tesla China local deliveries hit 74,212 in June, exports reach 19,468 units

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Tesla China strayed from its typical delivery strategy in June. As per data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla was able to deliver 74,212 vehicles to the domestic auto market in June. For context, May saw 42,508 Teslas delivered locally. A total of 19,468 cars were also exported.

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Tesla starts using Cybertruck as a mobile billboard – literally

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Tesla has started using the Cybertruck as a literal mobile billboard as part of its advertising effort for the Model Y. I have previously argued that ‘ Tesla Cybertruck is a mistake turned marketing tool ‘. The Cybertruck rollout was also unique for Tesla. That’s unprecedented for Tesla. Electrek’s Take This is smart.

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