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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. There is no doubt that one of the most substantial strengths that Tesla has over its rivals is its software chops.

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Tesla could be ‘passing the torch’ to this person as executives depart

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This week has already been a tumultuous one for Tesla employees, fans and shareholders, as two of the company’s top executives have departed alongside widespread layoffs. Upon leaving, however, one of the executives has hinted at who Tesla may plan to “pass the torch to” as the two depart.

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Tesla Lead Engineer defends Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system

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A Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer has defended the all-electric pickup truck’s steer-by-wire system, which has so far been received warmly by reviewers but also criticized by more traditional auto fans. The Tesla Cybertruck is starting to be delivered to more and more customers.

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Ex-Tesla engineer accused of theft upset that case is going to arbitration

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Ex-Tesla engineer Alexander Yatskov, who is accused of stealing trade secrets, is upset that his case is going to arbitration. This, according to the ex-Tesla engineer, does not provide him an opportunity to defend himself publicly. The ex-Tesla engineer’s legal team added that Tesla “cannot have it both ways.” “Now

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Tesla files suit against former engineer for allegedly stealing Project Dojo’s secrets

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Tesla has filed suit against former engineer Alexander Yatskov for allegedly stealing confidential information related to the company’s Project Dojo supercomputer, which the company will be using to train its self-driving neural networks. Yatskov formally resigned from Tesla on May 2.

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Two Tesla execs to leave amid Musk’s “hardcore” cost and workforce reduction: report

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It appears that Tesla is definitely being led by a “wartime CEO” once more. As per a recent report from The Information , Tesla CEO Elon Musk has dismissed Senior Director of EV Charging Rebecca Tinucci and Director of Vehicle Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) Daniel Ho.

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Tesla execs are taking up the mantle of social media comms — to the EV community’s delight

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A “Tesla Twitter after Musk” seems to be emerging of sorts. As Elon Musk continues to post about issues he personally feels strongly about on X, Tesla executives appear to have taken up the mantle of handling the EV maker’s social media communications. And so far, the electric vehicle community is loving it.

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