Image Credits:TeslaTesla has filed a lawsuit against former employee Zhongjie “Jay” Li, alleging he misappropriated trade secrets from its Optimus humanoid robotics project to start a competing company.According to the complaint—filed Wednesday and first reported by Bloomberg—Li is accused of stealing confidential details about Tesla’s “advanced robotic hand sensors” and using them to found...
Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesTesla has filed new trademark applications for the phrase “Tesla Robotaxi” after earlier efforts to secure trademarks for its upcoming self-driving vehicle service faced setbacks.Trademark Hurdles for “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab”Back in October 2024, the company applied to trademark the terms “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” However, the U.S. Patent and...
Image Credits: TechcrunchTesla's success is partly rooted in government support, including a 2009 Department of Energy loan guarantee and the sale of regulatory credits to other carmakers, which have accounted for a third of its $32 billion in profits since 2012.Now, the company’s energy division — one of the few strong performers as EV...
Image Credits: TechcrunchTesla's vehicle sales in Europe and the U.K. dropped by almost 50%, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In April, the company sold 7,261 cars across the EU, EFTA, and U.K.—a 49% decrease compared to the same month last year.The sharp drop in sales is especially concerning...
Image Credits: PixabaySales of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles plunged over 50% in April, while Chinese EV makers gained market share, the European auto industry group reported Tuesday.Although electric car sales increased across the 27 European Union countries, Tesla’s market share dropped sharply, influenced by attention on Musk’s collaboration with US President Donald Trump and...
Image Credits:Getty ImagesFederal safety officials have issued Tesla a comprehensive set of questions regarding its upcoming robotaxi service, as part of an investigation into how the company’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software performs under low-visibility conditions.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation is seeking further details on FSD (Supervised) to better understand...
Credit: EngadgetTesla has canceled its plan to offer a range extender for the Cybertruck and has begun notifying customers who placed a $2,000 reservation for the $16,000 add-on. According to emails shared on social media and forums, the company will issue full refunds. Tesla hasn't explained the decision, but it follows the quiet removal...
Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesAccording to Reuters, Tesla’s new car sales in Spain dropped 36% in April compared to the same month last year, totaling just 571 vehicles. This decline contrasts with the overall rise in electric vehicle sales from other manufacturers in the country.Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe Despite Strong EV...
Credit: PixabayTesla's sales continued to decline in March across several European markets, hit by both consumer boycotts over Elon Musk’s policies and an aging vehicle lineup.In France, Tesla sales dropped 36.8% compared to the previous year, according to the Automotive Platform (PFA), amid a slight downturn in the overall electric car market. Sweden saw...
Image Credits:abin Botsford/The Washington Post / Getty ImagesPresident Trump is imposing a 25% tariff on all cars imported into the U.S., including those from neighboring North American countries. Additionally, certain auto parts used in manufacturing will also face a 25% tariff. This move is expected to drive up the cost of both new and...
