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He said that the new Roadster will be a collaboration between Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies Corp.Tesla owner Elon Musk has said that the company's upcoming car Roadster can make zero to 60 mph in just one second, thanks to tech from his another ventures - the SpaceX.The billionaire said in a series of posts on X that the car has been redesigned.He said that the new Roadster will be a collaboration between Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies Corp."Tonight,…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: January 27, 2024, 09:24 ISTUnited States of America (USA)Representational image. (File photo)The recall car includes Models Y, S and X from the 2023 model year, and run software version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100.Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the backup camera may not function while the car is in reverse.The recall covers certain Models Y, S and X from the 2023 model year. All are equipped with “Full Self-Driving” computer 4.0…

The government is in the process of drafting a policy to incentivise local manufacturing of electric cars. Foreign EV makers like the Elon Musk-led Tesla and Vietnam-based VinFast are also solidifying their India entry strategy. While the policy guidelines are yet to be finalised, local carmakers are concerned about the government’s incentivising strategy. Domestic EV makers have claimed that offering concessional tariffs to Tesla and other foreign manufacturers will adversely impact investments that have already been…

India is considering tax cuts on the imports of completely-built units of electric vehicles, for a period of up to five years, as it tries to entice the likes of Tesla Inc. to sell and eventually make its cars in the country.The Indian government is working on an electric vehicle policy that would allow international car manufacturers to import battery-powered vehicles on concessional duty rates if they commit to eventually building them in India, people familiar with the matter said.  We are now on WhatsApp. Click to…

Tesla representatives are set to meet India's commerce minister this month to discuss plans to build a factory to produce what the company has described as an all-new $24,000 car, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.Tesla has expressed an interest in building a factory in India that would produce low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) for the local market and for export, the person said, adding that the company had indicated that it would be for the new vehicle. The discussions represent a sharp reversal…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 20, 2023, 08:00 ISTTesla has requested approval from German local authorities to make sweeping changes to its factory near Berlin, a key next step in its ambitious plan to expand the site into Europe’s biggest car plant.A day after Tesla sought to assuage local concerns with a question-and-answer session on the expansion, application documents published by the local environment ministry and water authority on Wednesday showed the long list of modifications Tesla plans to make…

Tesla says its first production Cybertruck electric pickup has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.The company tweeted a photo on Saturday showing scores of workers in helmets and yellow vests surrounding the truck. “First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!” Tesla tweeted, including a cowboy hat-wearing emoji. Owner Elon Musk retweeted the post. Musk unveiled the truck in late 2019, and Tesla had said production would start in late 2021, although the company has since cautioned that…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 01, 2023, 09:34 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: IANS)Tesla's Superchargers are 60% of the total fast chargers in the US and the deals will allow non-Tesla users to use the company's large charging networkA group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas’ plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging stations, saying it is “premature," according to a document seen by Reuters and a source aware of the matter.Reuters reported last…

Global automakers have touted plans to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries when they lose power, but competition for battery packs and cell materials, and the appetite for affordable cars cast doubt on this part of the circular economy.An array of startups offers second-life energy storage using old EV batteries. But creating the viable industry envisioned by carmakers such as Nissan would mean fighting off competition from recyclers, refurbishers and the needs of drivers squeezed by the cost-of-living crisis. "The…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: June 17, 2023, 11:48 ISTTesla is close to achieving fully autonomous vehicles, CEO Elon Musk said during a visit to Paris on Friday, adding autonomy was the “main driver" of the brand’s market value.The company’s shares rose by as much as 3% to their highest level in more than eight months.The world’s most valuable automaker, Tesla has a market capitalisation of around $800 billion, but for years has missed Musk’s targets to achieve full self-driving capability.Also Read: Ola…