Tesla opens new R&D center in China with all engineering under one roof, teases humanoid robot

Tesla announced the opening of its new research and development center in Shanghai.

The new facility will help the American automaker to tap into local Chinese engineering talent beyond just manufacturing.

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XPeng 1024 Tech Day recap: New ADAS, 800V fast charging, robo-pets, and a 2024 flying car

As part of its 1024 Tech Day in China, XPeng has unveiled upgrades to its current EV technology as well as new electric mobility products. This includes an XPILOT 4.0 ADAS system, high-voltage “X-Power” superchargers, and a pony-style smart robot. Last but not least, XPeng’s affiliate company HT Aero unveiled its sixth-generation, road-capable flying car that will roll out in 2024.

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Tesla (TSLA) reaches $1 trillion valuation

Tesla (TSLA) has officially reached a public market valuation of $1 trillion after adding over $100 billion to its market capitalization today alone.

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The US is getting its first offshore wind blade factory

Spain-headquartered renewables giant Siemens Gamesa announced today that it will build a new offshore wind turbine blade factory in Virginia. The $200 million factory will be the first of its kind in the US.

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Make leaf cleanup a breeze with Greenworks $29 corded electric blower, more in New Green Deals

Are you still raking your entire yard during fall? Well, it’s time to set that rake aside, at least for the first part of your lawn chores. Greenworks has a 7A corded electric blower that makes it easy to gather leaves into piles so you can easily just pick them up with a rake from there. It’s on sale for $29 right now, so if you haven’t picked one up, now’s the time. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling vehicle (not just electric) in Europe

The Tesla Model 3 has become the first all-electric car to become the best-selling vehicle in Europe.

However, that’s on a monthly basis and Tesla’s deliveries vary widely on a monthly basis.

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Tesla (TSLA) surges to new all-time high on huge rental order and new $1,200 price target

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is reaching new all-time highs today on a huge rental order of 100,000 cars and a new $1,200 target price from Morgan Stanley.

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I actually bought a cheap electric pickup truck from Alibaba. Here’s what showed up

Some readers may recall that a few months ago I bought a cheap electric mini-truck on Alibaba. I know this because I’ve gotten emails almost daily ever since, asking if my Chinese electric pickup truck has arrived (with some humorously calling it my F-50). Well, now I can finally answer, “Yes!” and share with you exactly what I received.

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Tesla starts rolling out Full Self-Driving Beta 10.3 after a false start

Tesla has restarted the rollout of its Full Self-Driving Beta 10.3 update after a false start with a lot of bugs had them revert to the previous version.

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Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas, the single-largest EV purchase ever, with Tom Brady campaign

Hertz Global Holdings Inc has placed an order for a whopping 100,000 Teslas in a huge first step toward electrifying its rental-car fleet and in the process mainstreaming EVs.

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