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According to a Tesla spokesman, the comments were industry-specific and referring to the long-term supply challenges that may occur with regards to these metals.

Tesla expects global shortage of electric vehicle battery minerals

The company, a major minerals consumer, has rarely talked publicly about its views on the metals industry.

03 May 2019 9:29 AM

The new deal lays out in more detail what types of statements by Musk must be reviewed by Tesla’s legal counsel before publication. (Photo: AP)

SEC commissioner decries agency's deal with Tesla's Musk

The head of the electric car maker reached a deal with the SEC on Friday, agreeing to submit his public statements about the its finances.

01 May 2019 1:08 PM

It was the worst weekly drop for Tesla since August last year, when Musk told the New York Times in a tearful interview that he was under major emotional stress.

Ending tough week, Tesla shares sink to lowest in two years

Tesla contracts changed hands at twice the usual pace, with sentiment leaning toward defensive bets.

28 Apr 2019 1:21 PM

The agreement lifts a cloud that has hung over Musk as Tesla tries to ramp up production of its most important vehicle, the Model 3 sedan, and make a profit at the same time. (Photo: AP)

Tesla's Musk agrees to new vetting rules for tweets in SEC deal

The deal means the Tesla founder no longer faces the prospect of being held in contempt for violating an earlier settlement.

28 Apr 2019 12:33 PM

Musk also stepped back from an earlier prediction that the company’s Shanghai factory, which is currently being built, would likely produce 3,000 Model 3s per week by year’s end. (Photo-AP)

Tesla's Musk 'sees merit' in capital raise, vows profit in Q3 after large loss

Tesla plans to resolve logistics issues with global vehicle deliveries after weathering a challenging few months.

25 Apr 2019 11:01 AM

SolarCity boasted a vast sales organization that Tesla gutted by ending the deal with Home Depot and halting door-to-door sales. In its heyday, SolarCity installed more than 200 MW a quarter.

Tesla solar installations slide 36 per cent in Q1

Tesla sought to move sola©r sales into its retail stores and online.

25 Apr 2019 9:49 AM

The Nevada plant produces the newer, higher-energy density “2170” cells for the mass-market Model 3 sedan.

Panasonic plans advanced Tesla batteries from Japan plant

The Japanese plants handle cylindrical lithium-ion “18650” cells, used to power Tesla’s Model S and Model X vehicles.

25 Apr 2019 9:42 AM

Tesla has since said it will keep higher-volume stores open, while announcing a 3 per cent price increase on some models.

Tesla upgrades Model S, X cars, brings backs cheaper variants

The upgrades include a new drivetrain design and a new adaptive suspension system, increasing each vehicle’s driving range.

24 Apr 2019 12:25 PM

Tesla announced that self-driving cars will be on the roads later this year while one million robot-taxis will be available next year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Tesla to roll out one million robo-taxis in 2020

Tesla is ambitious in its plan and is promising to bring robo-taxis as early as 2020.

24 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

The company instructs drivers to keep their hands on the wheel when those systems are engaged, sparking some criticism of the term. (Photo: File)

Elon Musk on Tesla's self-driving capabilities

Musk has touted the electric car maker’s self-driving capabilities over the years, highlighting its semi-autonomous Autopilot system.

23 Apr 2019 12:21 PM

The new silicon chip from Tesla has been officially released and the company says that the chip can perform 21 times better than Nvidia’s counterpart.

Tesla unveils its self-driving AI beast chip with 21x better performance

The Tesla chip is on schedule as promised by the CEO back in 2017.

23 Apr 2019 11:34 AM

Musk and Tesla have faced a range of challenges over the past year as one of the leaders in electric vehicle technology sought to ramp up production, deliveries and sales of the Model 3 sedan seen as crucial to its long-term profitability.

Model S fire video adds to Tesla woes pre-results

Tesla has sent a team to investigate the video on Chinese social media showing the latest in a string of fires involving its cars.

23 Apr 2019 9:14 AM

More pressing for analysts were concerns about demand for the Model 3 and whether Tesla may seek new financing.

Robotaxis coming to US roads next year: Tesla

The technology faces many regulatory hurdles both in Washington and from local governments.

23 Apr 2019 9:12 AM

Experts say they're skeptical whether Tesla's technology has advanced anywhere close to the point where its cars will be capable of being driven solely by a robot, without a human in position to take control if something goes awry.

Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars amid scepticism

Musk, known for his swagger as well as his smarts, is so certain that Tesla will win the race toward full autonomy.

22 Apr 2019 1:14 PM

The video was widely shared on China’s Twitter-like Weibo, with the hashtag “Tesla self-ignites” becoming one of the most-read topics on the platform, being viewed over five million times.

Parked car explosion in Shanghai: Tesla investigating incident

The incident comes as Tesla has been trying to revive its sales in China which have been hit hard by Sino-US trade tensions.

22 Apr 2019 8:55 AM

Musk was sued by the SEC last year for tweeting that he had “funding secured” to take the company private.

Tesla to shrink board to seven directors

The decision did not result from any disagreement between the company and the directors.

20 Apr 2019 4:10 PM

The new-age electric car should not be charged to the brim. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett, File)

Tesla Model 3 shouldn't be 100 per cent charged: CEO Elon Musk

When the battery is full the Tesla Model 3 is less energy efficient.

18 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

Tesla has been adjusting prices of its US-made cars in China to remain affordable in the country. (Photo-AP)

Tesla begins sales of cheapest yet Model 3 car variant in China

The model will be equipped with Tesla’s Autopilot assisted driving function.

12 Apr 2019 3:40 PM

Musk’s comment comes after Amazon hired a SpaceX executive, Rajeev Badyal, who was earlier fired by the SpaceX CEO. (Photo:AP)

Musk-Bezos feud? SpaceX CEO calls Amazon mogul ‘copycat’

Mr Musk tagged the Amazon CEO calling him a ‘copycat’ by using a cat emoticon in his tweet.

12 Apr 2019 2:20 PM

The business daily said the companies had already together invested USD 4.5 billion in the facility

Tesla, Panasonic to seek productivity gains before new battery investments

The 35 GWh capacity can produce batteries for about 500,000 electric vehicles a year.

12 Apr 2019 11:19 AM

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