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Tesla lines up $30 billion credit lines as capex, AI push accelerate
Tesla secured $30 billion in credit agreements to fund AI compute infrastructure, solar cell manufacturing, and a semiconductor project with SpaceX.
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Coverage highlights Tesla’s large new credit lines for AI and solar expansion, but also notes a delayed Roadster reveal and rising competition from Uber’s robotaxi investment, yielding a mixed tone.
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Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
Tesla has pushed back the outdoor reveal of its redesigned second‑generation Roadster to October 15 after severe weather was forecasted.
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Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot
Atomic, a Boston‑based startup, secured a $12.5 million Series A to automate inventory decisions using AI, drawing on its founders’ Tesla experience.
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Uber’s $10B Robotaxi Bet Signals a Shift in Urban Mobility
Uber announced a $10 billion investment in autonomous vehicles, intensifying the robotaxi race with competitors like Waymo, Zoox and Tesla.
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Tesla begins deliveries of Semi electric lorry
Tesla starts delivering its long‑range Semi trucks, expanding its electric vehicle lineup into commercial freight amid rising diesel costs.
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Tesla to Livestream Semi Rollout Event September 24 at 6pm PDT
Tesla will stream its September 24 Semi Rollout event live from Sparks, Nevada, unveiling the company’s first high‑volume Semi factory and the launch of its Class‑8 electric truck.
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Tesla gets Grok Bot
Tesla’s new AI agent can manage inboxes, calendars, and even place coffee orders—all hands‑free—available to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers.
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Tesla Sends Cybercabs to Houston as NHTSA Presses for Sworn Answers
Tesla expanded its Cybercab robotaxi fleet to Houston amid regulatory scrutiny over the vehicle’s lack of traditional controls.
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Musk praises Xi as great leader in interview with Chinese state television
Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “great leader” during a CCTV interview, while also commenting on Tesla’s Shanghai factory and U.S. state‑dinner plans.
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Tesla 2026.32.7 Rolling Out: What Owners Should Do Now
Tesla has begun rolling out firmware 2026.32.7 to a small subset of its fleet, offering security fixes and an EU recall remedy for affected vehicles.
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Tesla and Sunrun’s virtual power plant dispatch record 580 MW to California grid
A record 580 megawatts of power was pulled from home batteries onto California’s grid during a heat wave, showcasing the scale of distributed energy storage.
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Tesla Breaks Ground on $650M, 2.8 GWh Megapack Site in Belgium
Tesla has begun construction of a 2.8 GWh Megapack battery facility in Belgium, a major European energy storage project using its new Megablock architecture.
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Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla deployed its first pre‑assembled “Accordion” Supercharger, a 16‑stall unit that ships on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than conventional sites.
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Amodei, Altman, Musk Call for Slowing Development of AI Models
Leaders of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence platforms said it’s time to slow the development pace of their most advanced models, citing escalating risks of the technology.
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Tesla Cybertruck Powershare finally backs up homes with a Powerwall 3
Tesla announced that its Cybertruck Powershare feature can now work with the Powerwall 3, extending home backup power by over three days and effectively adding nine extra Powerwalls.
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In Sept, Tesla will re‑launch 3 products it launched a decade ago, for a stock pump
Tesla is set to unveil its Cybercab robotaxi, roll out the Semi electric truck, and potentially launch the next‑gen Roadster in September 2026, sparking renewed investor interest.
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Tesla denies Shanghai data center closure allegations as China FSD hiring accelerates
Tesla China refutes claims that its Shanghai data center was shut down, stating the facility remains operational and that driver‑assistance hiring is ramping up.
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Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres
Tesla increased the European Model 3 range to 572 km by switching to low‑rolling‑resistance tyres, adding 38 km without altering battery size.
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In a swipe at Tesla, Waymo says ‘cameras… aren’t enough’
Waymo’s senior software executive warns that Tesla’s camera‑only approach is insufficient for full autonomy, sparking a public debate.
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Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong
Tesla has pulled the plug on its solar roof tiles, citing cost, production, and performance issues that made the product unsustainable.
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Tesla’s Cybercab launch preparations have begun
Tesla is preparing to roll out its Cybercab robotaxi service, starting with employee rides and expanding to broader market deployment.
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Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster as early as August, The Information says
Tesla plans to unveil a redesigned Roadster as early as this month, with a possible demonstration of a limited‑edition version featuring cold‑gas thrusters.
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Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet
Swedish autonomous trucking firm Einride will acquire 500 Tesla Semi trucks, expanding its electric fleet and boosting its Saga AI platform.
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Tesla's new Model Y variant in China has 659 km range, filing info shows
The new Model Y Performance variant offers a 659‑km range, reflecting Tesla’s continued focus on high‑performance EVs in China.