Panasonic gives up on Tesla's Buffalo plant
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Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:50

Panasonic gives up on Tesla's Buffalo plant


We don't need no buffalos

Panasonic said it will stop producing solar cells and modules at Tesla's factory in Buffalo ending a four-year joint venture with the electric care maker.

Tesla allowed to cut down trees
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Friday, 21 February 2020 10:04

Tesla allowed to cut down trees


Nothing proves your green credentials like cutting down trees

While many people drive Teslas thinking they are saving the polar bear, the firm has been told by a court that it can make up for its lower-carbon fuel footprint by cutting down trees.

Tesla told to stop cutting down trees
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Monday, 17 February 2020 10:44

Tesla told to stop cutting down trees


You are supposed to be green

The carmaker of choice for polar-bear friendly, recyclers who knit their own yoghurt, Tesla has received a bollocking from a German court for cutting down trees.

Tesla might have a ghost in the machine
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Monday, 20 January 2020 11:39

Tesla might have a ghost in the machine


Accelerate all by themselves

The US government's auto safety agency is looking into allegations that all three of Tesla's electric vehicle models suddenly accelerate on their own.

Tesla must face racism claims
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Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:29

Tesla must face racism claims


Judge rules case must proceed

A federal judge rejected Tesla efforts to dismiss claims by two former workers that the California electric car factory where they worked was a hotbed of racial hostility.

Dubai coppers order Tesla Cybertrucks
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Thursday, 28 November 2019 10:25

Dubai coppers order Tesla Cybertrucks


Arresting development for next year

The Dubai Police department is officially planning on adding Tesla Cybertrucks to its fleet next year.

Tesla sets up factory in Germany
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Thursday, 14 November 2019 11:03

Tesla sets up factory in Germany


Snubs UK because of Brexit

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said the electric car maker is going to build a new vehicle factory, “Gigafactory 4” in Berlin.

Would-be Tesla killer files for bankrupcy
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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 10:21

Would-be Tesla killer files for bankrupcy


Owes $3.6 billion

The Chinese bloke who claimed that he would defeat Tesla has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware court having amassed billions worth of debts worldwide.

Tesla expands electric car share
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019 10:36

Tesla expands electric car share


Jaguar's I-Pace and Audi's e-Tron having difficulty

Tesla has managed to expand its electric-car market share, despite two new battery-powered luxury SUVs that have been in US showrooms for the last ten months: Jaguar's I-Pace and Audi's e-tron.

Tesla ordered to stop spinning safety numbers
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Watchdog growls at Tesla

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has told Tesla to stop embellishing its figures.