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Tesla Cybertruck Sparks Grass Fire in Colorado, Raising EV Safety Concerns

On June 29, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck towing a woodchipper ignited a half-acre grass fire in southwestern Colorado, prompting a multi-agency response and renewing discussions about electric vehicle (EV) safety during heavy-duty tasks. The incident, reported by KKTV, occurred on private land near Norwood, highlighting potential risks for EV owners and operators in rural settings.…

Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost
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Tesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Sparks Optimism with $475 Stock Target Boost

On June 22, 2025, Tesla launched its invite-only Robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, igniting excitement among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and investors. The limited rollout of Model Y vehicles, operating autonomously in a geofenced area, has reportedly prompted Benchmark to raise its Tesla stock price target to $475, signaling strong confidence in the company’s autonomous…

Tesla Sues Ex-Supplier for Alleged $1B+ Battery Trade Secret Theft
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Tesla’s V4 Superchargers Launch in China, Boosting EV Charging for All Brands

Tesla has rolled out its first V4 Superchargers in China, a major step forward for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the world’s largest EV market. Now operational in Shanghai, Chongqing, Gansu, and Zhejiang provinces, these advanced chargers promise faster charging and broader access, opening Tesla’s network to non-Tesla EVs for the first time in…

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Tesla’s 15-Year IPO Anniversary: From Roadster to $1 Trillion Valuation

On June 29, 2010, Tesla debuted on the Nasdaq with its electric Roadster, a two-seat sportscar offering a 236-mile range, marking the start of a transformative journey. Fifteen years later, Tesla’s stock has surged nearly 300-fold, turning a $10,000 investment into nearly $3 million, while the company’s market cap now exceeds $1 trillion, making it…

Mercedes-Benz EV Sales Slump 42% in Q3, Bucking Overall Growth Trend
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Nancy Mace Urges Trump to Release $285M for Mercedes-Benz EV Plant in South Carolina

In a move highlighting the tension between Republican fiscal priorities and local economic benefits, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) has privately urged the Trump administration to release $285 million in federal funding for a Mercedes-Benz Vans plant northwest of Charleston to shift to electric vehicle (EV) production. The funds, part of a $1.8 billion grant…

VinFast's Second-Quarter Loss Deepens Amid Aggressive Expansion
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VinFast Launches Second Vietnam EV Factory to Boost Affordable Urban Models

On June 29, 2025, Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast began production at its new Ha Tinh factory, a strategic move to scale up output of affordable mini urban models amid global expansion challenges. The facility, spanning 90 acres, aims to produce 200,000 vehicles annually, complementing the company’s flagship Haiphong plant, which targets 950,000 units…

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