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Foremost Group CEO’s blood alcohol content nearly 3x the legal limit during fatal Tesla accident: report

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A newly released report from the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has shed some light on the circumstances surrounding the February death of Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao in her Tesla Model X. legal limit to drive in public roads in Texas. The Tesla Model X adopted a touch-based gear selector in 2021.

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Tesla’s new legal head revealed as Twitter prepares to depose Elon Musk

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Tesla has a new head for its legal department, according to recent filings for the Elon Musk versus Twitter case. The new head comes just as Twitter prepares to depose the Tesla CEO. The new head of Tesla legal is Donna Eskin. She takes on the role of Senior Director of Legal at the company. .

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Tesla Giga Berlin expansion objections rejected by Environmental Agency

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Ganschow referred to Tesla’s application documents, which were partially blacked out. Tesla has since updated the documents due to its expansion plans. Tesla aims to increase its vehicle production capacity from 500,000 units per year to 1 million cars annually. He stated that Tesla’s updates to its documents are legal.

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Tesla refutes LA Times’ claims regarding Elon Musk lawsuit

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Tesla has made a public statement regarding claims by the Los Angeles Times regarding a recently concluded defamation suit against Elon Musk. The LA Times article titled “Musk said he’d never settle an unjust legal case against him. This article is biased and misleading.

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Tesla wins Autopilot, FSD “misleading” marketing lawsuit in Germany: report

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Back in 2020, a Munich court ruled that Tesla was employing misleading marketing strategies in Germany due to the company’s use of the words “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” for its advanced driver-assist systems. Even when the reports of the lawsuit emerged, however, it was noted that Tesla could appeal the court’s ruling.

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Elon Musk confirms that Tesla Giga Shanghai now exceeds the Fremont Factory

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Tesla Giga Shanghai has officially exceeded the Fremont Factory’s output, according to Elon Musk’s calculations. As Tesla’s main export hub, Giga Shanghai’s output will play a significant role in the company’s global growth. “We Since Giga Shanghai started operations, Tesla’s production and delivery numbers have noticeably increased.

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Who’s at Fault if Your Self-Driving Tesla Crashes?

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Tesla released the Roadster, a 100% electric vehicle, in 2008. Tesla named its advanced cruise control Autopilot, which automates the car’s steering, acceleration and braking systems. What to Do if Your Tesla Crashes. The next step would be to take photos of your damaged Tesla for insurance and legal purposes.

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