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Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system

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A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla's Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Green Car Reports

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system, indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that's been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. It was filed by Tesla Feb. A patent filing was spotted by Twitter (now known as X) user SETI Park.

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Tesla bull Wedbush expects delivery beat for Q3: ‘Mojo is back at Tesla’

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) bull and analyst for Wedbush Dan Ives released a new note to investors this morning, outlining the firm’s expectations for the automaker’s third-quarter delivery figures. ” Interestingly, Ives also believes Tesla can reach 1.8 ” Interestingly, Ives also believes Tesla can reach 1.8

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Tesla Cybertruck heading to Fukuoka Japan 

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The Tesla Cybertruck is heading back to Japan, this time to Fukuoka Prefecture. The Tesla Cybertruck will visit Fukuoka between Friday, September 27, and Friday, October 04, 2024. Earlier this year, in February 2024, the Tesla Cybertruck visited Tokyo after its tour in China.

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Tesla Robotaxi Day ‘one for the history books,’ Musk says

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Tesla Robotaxi Day will be “one for the history books,” CEO Elon Musk says, hyping up the event that has the potential to be the biggest in the company’s history. Baird sees potential Tesla (TSLA) upside with Q3 deliveries, Robotaxi event Musk has stoked excitement for the event on more than one occasion.

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Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025

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4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan. 15 Kia on Wednesday confirmed its rollout plan for Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters and access to the Tesla.

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Tesla Q3 deliveries expected to rise 8% YOY: Barclays

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The firm predicts Tesla will report delivering 470,000 electric vehicles (EVs)in the third quarter, more than the consensus estimate of 461,000. In the first quarter, Tesla reported delivering a total of 386,810 units. Meanwhile, Tesla delivered approximately 443,956 vehicles in the second quarter. with 15,600 registrations.

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