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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Elon Musk also personally thanks Viecha for his contributions to the company. ” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. He notes that the launch of Tesla’s new models is being expedited, which includes a more affordable car. “I’m gonna make sure that Tesla is very prosperous.”

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla 2023 Cyber Roundup (Annual Shareholder Meeting)

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16:50 CT – With the meeting concluded, we’d like to thank you once more for staying with us for this live blog. It’s not that a Full Self Driving will be safer than a person, it will be a lot lot better–like a lot,” Musk said. Until the next time! Elon reiterates that FSD is really all about safety.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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Following is a Live Blog of Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day. 18:41 CST – Elon Musk noted that one thing that for the vast majority of people, things are affordability driven. Most times, it’s a matter of whether people can afford one. Affordability is what matters,” Musk said. Yes, everyone, Tesla is thinking *that* big.

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The Volvo EX30 Is Delayed to Fix Software Issues

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The Volvo EX30 promises to be one of the most affordable new EVs on the market, but it’s not quite ready for primetime. While automakers can fix many issues with new cars via over-the-air updates, this one had to be performed in person, a significant source of the delays. Software version 1.2 Software version 1.2

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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

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Musk made the claims in an interview with former CNN personality Don Lemon, saying that a flying Roadster is “not out of the question.” The Cybertruck did not land with the affordable price tag Musk claimed, and it’s not quite as bulletproof as initially expected.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

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My blog unearthed a lot of the inner workings on that vehicle. Do read my blog , where i talk about the same in greater detail. Also car manufacturers are not launching affordable electric cars. All it takes, is one startup like Strom or OLA electric to launch a small electric hatchback at affordable rates.

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Lone Star Special: 2024 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail

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Pentastar V6 which may be old as time immemorial but is affordable to maintain and easy to repair (personal experience, here). This means the aforementioned tires, Command-Trac 4x4 part-time, two-speed transfer case, and a 2.72:1 1 low-range gear ratio. Under the hood is a 3.6L The eight-speed automatic transmission is on board.

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