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Tesla unveils ‘truly revolutionary’ new battery

CEO Elon Musk said Tesla has begun production of a new storage cell at a pilot factory.
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Watch Tesla’s new Model S Plaid hit 147 mph at Laguna Seca Raceway

Tesla has posted a couple of videos showing its new Model S Plaid car humming around the Laguna Seca Raceway at high speed.
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Tesla will make a $25,000 electric car within 3 years, Musk says

Tesla will sell an affordable electric car for $25,000 within the next three years, CEO Elon Musk announced Tuesday.
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Elon Musk says ‘profound’ Autopilot update will roll out to Teslas soon

During Battery Day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the cars' Autopilot feature will get a "profound" update.
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Tesla’s Battery Day, Blue Origin’s New Shepard, and more | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live ,we dig into the top trending stories in tech, including Tesla’s Battery Day, TikTok’s transparency report, and more.
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Tesla Battery Day is finally happening. Here’s how to watch

Tesla's Battery Day will finally push through on September 22, right after the company's annual shareholder meeting, with a livestream that anybody can watch.
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Canadian cop chased a Tesla Model S that appeared to have no one in it

Highway police in Canada chased a Tesla Model S going 150 kmh (93 mph), with the vehicle at first appearing to be empty.
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Tesla Model S vs. Lucid Air

Lucid developed the Air, its first model, as an electric sedan aimed directly at the Tesla Model S. It offers a generous amount of range and a ton of tech.
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Virtual march on Washington, Tesla cyber attack, and more| Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech topics, including the virtual march on Washington, Tesla’s cyberattack, Facebook's Horizon, and more.
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Russian hacker tried to bribe Tesla employee, Elon Musk confirms

Tesla's Nevada factory was the target of a Russian based ransomware attack.
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World’s fastest electric boat races against a Tesla Model 3

How do you show off the speed of the world’s fastest electric boat? Race it against a Tesla Model 3, of course.
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Elon Musk promises Tesla app will soon get an important security feature

Elon Musk said Tesla is "embarrassingly late" adding two-factor authentication to the company's app, but promised that it's coming soon.
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Elon Musk advocates for universal basic income instead of second stimulus check

Elon Musk said he still supports universal basic income, even though he thinks another coronavirus stimulus package from the U.S. government is a bad idea.
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Cybertruck goes to Austin, China goes to Mars, and more | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live ,we talk the top tech news of the day, including more on the big Twitter hack, Congressional antitrust hearings, and more.
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Even Elon Musk thinks Teslas are too expensive

Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive, said in an earnings call Wednesday that the company will work on making its cars more affordable.
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybertruck factory will be in Austin, Texas

The electric car company has finally announced that it is currently building its highly anticipated Cybertruck Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
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Elon Musk teases a quirky extra for Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted an image of how the company's first European Gigafactory is likely to look. And it may also come with an unusual extra ...
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Tesla Cybertruck factory could land in Texas after more incentives offered

Lawmakers in Texas have approved tax breaks worth at least $14 million if Tesla selects the site it’s been looking at in Austin for its new Cybertruck plant.
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Tesla driver using Autopilot suspected of DUI after crashing into Arizona cop car

A California man using his Tesla's Autopilot self-driving system collided with an Arizona State Trooper Tuesday and is being investigated for DUI.
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U.S. political parties issue warnings about TikTok | Digital Trends Live

On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top stories in tech, including TikTok warnings from the RNC and DNC, Tesla drops the price of Model Y, and more.
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Tesla set to unveil new million-mile battery at in-person event in September

Tesla will hold its delayed annual shareholder meeting and Battery Day presentation on September 22, in an in-person event at its Fremont, California factory.
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Without evidence, Musk blames ‘false positives’ for surge in coronavirus cases

Telsa CEO Elon Musk waded into the coronavirus debate again, tweeting without evidence that false positives could be behind the rising number of U.S. cases
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How Elon Musk became the internet’s most loved, and hated, meme

The Tesla and SpaceX founder has been lauded by his supporters as the epitome of an innovate CEO. His critics? Not so much. That makes him the perfect meme.
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Tesla’s wacky Cybertruck has already become a museum piece

It hasn't even gone into production yet but Tesla's electric Cybertruck is already a museum exhibit, showing up at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A.
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Tesla will push back Battery Day event again, says Elon Musk

Tesla's Battery Day, where the electric car manufacturer is expected to unveil a new low-cost, long-life battery, will be delayed again, according to Elon Musk.
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Tesla edges toward Texas for its Cybertruck Gigafactory

Tesla appears to be close to inking a deal with Texas to build a Gigafactory for its Cybertruck pickup, though Oklahoma could still be in with a shout.
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Tesla Model S breaks through the 400-mile range barrier

Tesla's Model S Long Range Plus now has a range of 402 miles, according to the EPA. Improvements to the vehicle's hardware has helped to boost the mileage.
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Tesla upgrades California-made Model 3 with a wireless charging pad, USB-C ports

Tesla Model 3 vehicles being built at the company's California factory have added a wireless charging pad and USB-C ports, features first seen in the Model Y.
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Cadillac Super Cruise vs. Tesla Autopilot

Cadillac Super Cruise and Tesla Autopilot are two of the partially automated systems available in 2020. Here's how they're similar, and where they're different.
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How does lane departure warning work?

Lane-keeping assist and lane departure warning systems keep drivers on the straight and narrow, but how do they work? We'll steer you through the ins and outs.
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Elon Musk is taking the Cybertruck for a spin on Jay Leno’s Garage

A new episode of Jay Leno's Garage will feature Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the upcoming Cybertruck, with the next-generation Roadster also making an appearance.
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Tesla ‘full self-driving’ option to get a price bump, Elon Musk says

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Monday that the full self-driving package will receive a $1,000 price bump on July 1. It's the first hike in about a year.
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Digital Trends Live: Tesla resumes, Apple partially reopens, Minecraft turns 11

On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including the reopening of some Apple Stores, Tesla resumes production, and the X-37B launch.
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How much is a Tesla?

Wondering how much money it will cost to purchase one of Tesla’s latest electric vehicles? We take a close look at the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y.