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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 adds new method to Referral Program that doesn’t require a purchase

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Tesla has introduced a new way to earn credits through its Referral Program that does not necessitate the referred person to buy a car. Tesla has added Demo Drives in the U.S. for people to earn credits for simply getting a non-Tesla owner to take a test drive. I’d love to chat!

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Tesla to submit formal letter of intent for Giga Mexico: report

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Tesla is expected to deliver a letter of intent on Friday, September 15, to formally start the installation and buildout of Gigafactory Mexico. “On Through his personal Instagram, the Governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Garcia Sepulveda teased Tesla’s move to submit a letter of intent for Giga Mexico. In April, Gov.

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Tesla revamps Referral Program rewards including money off and FSD bonuses

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Tesla is revamping its offers for the Referral Program with new rewards for certain vehicle models, including money off and even offers for free months of the Full Self-Driving program. Tesla’s Credits also expire 12 months from the Grant Date, so be sure to use them within one year of the date you receive them.

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Tesla outsmarts man who stages hit & run by Model 3, arrest follows

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Recently, the Slidell Police Department in Louisiana arrested a man who falsely claimed that he was hit by a Tesla Model 3 in a gas station. called 911 to report an injury after a Tesla Model 3 allegedly hit him. Bates told the police that a Tesla had backed into him, causing him to fall onto the pavement.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Tesla’s ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) Q1 2024 earnings call comes on the heels of the company’s Q1 2024 Update Letter , which was released after the closing bell on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. Tesla posted total revenues of $21.3 Tesla also posted $1.2 He thanks the company and his peers in the Tesla executive team for the experience.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

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I’ve long wondered why Tesla goes to the trouble of making its cars so damn fast, and powerful, when in most cases they are bought by people who are early adopters, greenies or tech heads, rather than driving enthusiasts. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance … canyon carver. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance interior features new seats.

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