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On May 1, 2025, Tesla rolled out a groundbreaking Voice AI Agent designed to transform general vehicle customer support for its electric vehicle (EV) owners, according to a post by Sawyer Merritt on X. This new AI tool, trained on Tesla’s extensive service manuals and vehicle-related content, promises to streamline troubleshooting and reduce the need…
U.S. House Republicans have raised their proposed annual fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners to $250, up from $200, to address a shortfall in highway repair funds, as EV drivers bypass gasoline taxes that traditionally fund road maintenance. This proposal, part of a broader tax reform bill, also includes a $100 fee for hybrids and…
On April 29, 2025, Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm filed to sell 144,000 shares worth $32 million, as revealed in an SEC Form 144 filing. This move, coming just days after a Tesla board member’s notable stock purchase, has sparked curiosity among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and investors, especially as Tesla navigates financial challenges and public…
On April 25, 2025, Tesla settled a disturbing racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black female employee at its Fremont, California, manufacturing facility, exposing a troubling workplace culture at the electric vehicle giant. The plaintiff, Raina Pierce, accused the company of tolerating racist remarks and unfair treatment, with court records revealing a manager’s alleged use…
On April 24, 2025, Tesla board member Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, made headlines by purchasing $1.02 million in Tesla ($TSLA) stock, marking the first insider buy in roughly five years. According to the SEC filing, Gebbia acquired 4,000 shares at an average price of $256.31, a move that has sparked excitement among electric vehicle…
In a last-minute legislative push, Washington state lawmakers passed House Bill 2077, a controversial measure dubbed the “Tesla tax” that imposes new fees on electric vehicle (EV) credits, directly impacting Tesla’s operations. Reportedly approved over the weekend as part of a $77.8 billion state budget, the bill targets automakers’ EV credits—key to meeting the state’s…
Tesla has launched an immersive two-day demo drive program, allowing prospective buyers to experience its electric vehicles (EVs) firsthand, according to promotional material shared by Sawyer Merritt. The initiative, sent by email to prospective customers, highlights Tesla’s advanced features, including Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities and seamless Supercharging navigation, aiming to showcase
On April 16, 2025, Reuters reported a significant hurdle for Tesla’s ambitious U.S. production plans, as President Donald Trump’s escalated tariffs on Chinese goods disrupt the supply chain for the Cybercab and Semi electric vehicles. The tariffs, now at a staggering 145% on Chinese exports to the U.S., have suspended Tesla’s component shipments from China,…
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