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Tesla Energy working to launch virtual power plant in Puerto Rico

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The VPP has been paying those who opted in roughly “$2 for every additional kWh your Powerwall delivers during an event,” the company says. The payouts have attracted more people to opt into the program , but Tesla is now evidently attempting to launch it in other areas. ” Absolutely. . ” Absolutely.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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The automaker then paused shipments of the F-150 Lightning in February , opting to prioritize gas F-150 output and deliveries. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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Volvo adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs

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Volvo said today that it would adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), opting to use the connector for its electric vehicles. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com. The announcement makes Volvo the latest major automaker to adopt Tesla’s charging connector.

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Tesla Autopilot investigation closed by NHTSA — but now a recall query looms

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It also wants more information on the fact that Tesla “stated that a portion of the remedy both requires the owner to opt in and allows a driver to readily reverse it.” The NHTSA closed an Investigation into Tesla Autopilot that it opened in 2021. Tesla Autopilot Investigation Findings According to the NHTSA, a U.S.

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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns

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General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. Designing a next-generation model of a long-lasting nameplate vehicle is not easy.

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Ford dealers push back and drop out of Model e EV sales program

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dealerships decided to opt into the program. Most dealers chose the higher tier, with Ford CEO Jim Farley stating 1,920 locations enrolled, and 1,659 of them opted into the Certified Elite tier. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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Tesla v2 Yoke with ‘improved materials’ rumored to come this Summer

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Tesla has improved on vehicle materials in the past, opting for more sustainable vegan leather several years ago. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at joey@teslarati.com. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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