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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

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Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. It had worked with Tesla in the past for promotional materials , using its vehicles in demonstration videos. You just pull in your garage, drive over the pad, and you’re charging.”

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Tesla is constantly improving the Model S, the chief designer says

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Tesla is constantly improving the Model S, Franz von Holzhausen, the company’s chief designer, said in a recent interview. Tesla has been making improvements to its flagship design since launching it in 2012. Tesla recently began delivering its Model S Plaid in Europe during the week of the Christmas holiday.

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Tesla executives to host discussion on the upgraded Model 3 this week

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Two of Tesla’s top executives are scheduled to hold a discussion on the upgraded Model 3 later this week, as posted on X by the automaker this week. Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering responds to concerns about new Model 3 rear seat space What are your thoughts?

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Tesla NACS family gets bigger as EverCharge announces support

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In a recent announcement, EV charging hardware and software provider EverCharge announced that it would be fully supporting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its entire network. In a blog post , EverCharge stated that the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard is not really the best.

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Tesla Lead Engineer urges Rivian to optimize R2 for existing Supercharger Network

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But while the Rivian R2 has earned praise for its price, specs, and looks, one aspect of the vehicle has raised eyebrows — its charge port location. This, as noted by EV owners, would result in the R2 taking up two spots at Tesla’s V3 and V2 Superchargers. Tesla should not dictate the port location.

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Tesla releases updated Radio Flyer Cyberquad for Kids in the U.S.

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Tesla’s previously recalled Cyberquad for Kids has been re-launched as a new model in the U.S., Radio Flyer and Tesla have partnered to launch the Model 915 Cyberquad for Kids, and it can now be found in the automaker’s online shop , as detailed in a press release on Tuesday. What are your thoughts?

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Tesla’s Cybertruck delay may have been caused by design finalization

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Tesla’s production of the all-electric Cybertruck may have been pushed back due to design finalization by company engineers who have been modifying the vehicle’s dimensions and look. On Saturday, Tesla’s online configurator for the Cybertruck was officially updated to state that production was starting in 2022.

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