Dubai’s Arabia Taxi adds Tesla cars in quest for sustainable transport
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electric carmaker
Tesla shares dive nearly 10% as Musk signals more price cuts
Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and Musk suggested more such moves ahead
electric carmaker
Tesla continues price war in EV market with second round of discounts
Tesla’s Model S and Model X prices are down between 4 and 9 percent, respectively, after reductions of 6-20 percent in January
e-mobility
Tesla recalls over 1 million US vehicles over faulty window system
The vehicle recall covers certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2021 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles
carbon emissions
Tesla taxis in Dubai? RTA to launch trial phase
Dubai aims to convert 90 percent of its limo fleet into eco-friendly vehicles by 2026
automaker
Video: How Tesla became the most valuable auto maker in the world
Tesla’s stock has more than tripled since the start of the year, giving it a market capitalization larger than many behemoths of American industry. But its rise wasn’t necessarily driven by fundamentals. WSJ explains.
coronavirus
Video: Tesla shows off ventilator prototype made from car components
Tesla Inc. engineers showed footage of a prototype ventilator the company is trying to make with auto parts amid a shortage of the machines for #coronavirus patients. According to the video on Tesla’s YouTube channel, the design includes a touch screen, computer and control system from a Model 3 electric car. Tesla is taking advantage of components that are familiar, reliable and available, an engineer says in the video.
BMW
Video: This is BMW’s i4 concept car, it’s answer to Tesla
BMW Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse shied away from identifying the Model 3 as the i4’s main target, saying his company’s new car “doesn’t compare to any other brand” in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The i4’s electric motor delivers as much as 530 horsepower and can accelerate to 100 kilometres per hour in about four seconds. Its battery will have a range of around 600 kilometres (372 miles).
automotive industry
Video: How Elon Musk took Tesla to hell and back with the Model 3
In 2003, a Silicon Valley startup called Tesla Motors came up with an ambitious plan that would transform the auto industry. Founders Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning set out to redefine the electric car. Cars that everyone would want – affordable, environmentally friendly and fast. Their master plan started with a low volume of expensive but alluring electric sports cars.
Automakers
Video: Which automakers can seriously challenge Tesla?
Several major automakers are making big bets on electric vehicles.
electric carmaker
Elon Musk tweet may cost him job as Tesla CEO
The Securities and Exchange Commission accused Musk of violating the terms of a court-endorsed deal between him and the regulatory agency stating that he should avoid sending any tweet that could affect the price of Tesla shares
Dubai
Electric vehicles struggle to take off in Dubai
There are about 4,000 hybrid and electric vehicles on the road now in Dubai
Dubai
Tesla opens temporary showroom in Mall of the Emirates
The showroom will remain open until February 2019
Elon Musk
Saudi Arabia’s PIF has no plans to back Tesla buyout – report
To invest in Elon Musk’s $72bn plan, the fund would need the guidance of Softbank, who invested in rival GM Cruise earlier this year
car industry
Elon Musk reveals details of Tesla’s dual-motor Model 3
The performance Model 3 will have a 310-mile range, and accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds
Autonomous vehicles
Video: Why it’s time for Tesla to grow up
Why it’s time for Tesla to graduate from the start-up phase and start living up to the hype.
Electric car
Video: Tesla opens first two ‘City Center’ supercharger stations
Tesla opened the first two station in city centers Monday as part of a larger push to expand the network.
