Musk Fights Tariffs on Graphite From China
Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. is spearheading an effort to block new tariffs on graphite imports from China, pitting Donald Trump’s richest backer against the president’s favorite economic tool.
January 31, 2025Tesla Completes Wall, Roof Construction at Semi Factory
Tesla’s previously announced production timeline for the Semi remains on schedule, with the first tractors expected to be built by the end of the year and manufacturing ramping up in 2026.
January 30, 2025Tesla’s Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns
The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.
January 29, 2025Burning Teslas in L.A. Add to Toxic Mix Hindering Cleanup
As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires, efforts to clean up the affected areas are being complicated by burnt-out electric and hybrid vehicles.
January 17, 2025Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla
Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.
January 15, 2025NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Driverless Vehicle-Summon Feature
Tesla is under federal scrutiny over concerns that a newly released driver-assistance feature could result in crashes.
January 7, 2025Tesla Cybertruck Joins List of EVs Eligible for US Subsidy
The Cybertruck qualifies for up to $7,500 in U.S. tax credits for the first time in 2025, part of reshuffling under tougher rules that took effect Jan. 1 that also disqualify other EVs for subsidies.
January 2, 2025Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade
The Elon Musk-led company sold 1.79 million vehicles last year, it said Jan. 2, which was slightly less than what it delivered in 2023 and also below analysts’ consensus estimate.
January 2, 2025Tesla Cybertruck Catches Fire Outside Trump Hotel, Killing One
LAS VEGAS — One person died and seven others were hurt Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel.
January 1, 2025Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case
In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.
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