Today Tesla issued a partial recall for Model S cars built between May 10, 2013 and June 8, 2013. The recall is for a potentially weakened mounting bracket for the left hand latch of the second row seat, and concerns are that if a crash occurred, the left-hand rear seat may not be properly retained.
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In recent weeks Tesla Motors has garnered much favorable press with several announcements serving to reduce would-be buyer resistance to its products, and this Thursday more of the same will come via a live demonstration of swappable batteries. The Model S is the car, and Tesla’s LA Design studio at 7:30 p.m. PST is the
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In light of weakened Chevrolet Volt sales that have seen Nissan Leaf sales push ahead this year, GM is offering various discounts on its “extended-range” EV. Combined with all potential government incentives and discounts, the net result may be the Volt is the recipient of the highest percentage of money off from any car in
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On Tuesday, speaking at a shareholders’ meeting in Mountain View, Calif., Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk said 2016 is the year to watch for an electric car costing half what an entry level Model S does, and with 200 miles range. “A significant improvement in technology is needed to have a compelling affordable electric
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As we learned speaking to the president of the Texas Auto Dealers Association (TADA) on May 20, news now making the rounds that Tesla lost its legislation battle over its maverick retail model was practically a foregone conclusion. All along Tesla’s chances, we were told and as the old saying goes, as good as a
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Yes, the headline is an intentionally mixed metaphor between technology that rose to prominence in the 19th century and the yet-debated 21st century propulsion technology afforded by fuel cells. Indicators that it is accurate include that today Hyundai made its first ceremonial European deliveries of many more planned hydrogen-powered Tucsons, and two weeks ago it
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Yesterday during a live blog interview, Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk pre-announced the broad brush picture of what the company plans to hold a call-in press conference for later today: it will triple its Supercharger network making coast-to–coast travel possible in a Model S. “OK, I might as well let the cat out of
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As Tesla’s $10 billion market valuation soared past that of Fiat SpA at the end of last quarter, the company has the attention of investors, but of value to actual car drivers is Tesla aims to strip Nissan’s Leaf of any perceived market superiority. A sub-$40,000 Tesla electric car with 200 miles range, said CEO
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A new study shows that an all-aluminum vehicle can shed more than 40 percent body mass, boosting fuel economy by 18 percent when combined with secondary mass savings and other design changes. The study helps explain why car and truck makers are shifting away from steel to aluminum, and supports projections that aluminum-intensive vehicles will
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Since its inception, MPG Car Rental has focused exclusively on electric, clean diesel and hybrid rental options. Being dedicated to providing an eco-friendly car rental – hybrid, electric, diesel or otherwise, for every travel need has the company adding a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van to their all green fleet. This comes two weeks after the daily
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