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Washington DC, the high-profile alliance between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has officially collapsed, erupting in a public war of words on social media. Once seen as political allies, Musk and Trump are now embroiled in a bitter feud that could reshape the intersection of tech, politics, and the 2024 election cycle.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a surprising move that could impact thousands of electric vehicle drivers, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has ordered the removal of 64 Tesla Superchargers from several Turnpike service areas. The decommissioning begins June 6, 2025, with Applegreen Electric set to replace the stations—raising concerns among EV users and clean energy advocates alike.
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Austin Tx , the wait might finally be over. Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch its long-anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 12, marking a major leap in the company’s autonomous vehicle ambitions.
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Paramus NJ, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla dealership on Route 17 in Paramus, in a show of both opposition and support for Elon Musk and his electric vehicle company. The rally drew a mix of protestors critical of Musk and his influence, as well as counter-protestors advocating for Tesla and its continued growth.
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Paramus NJ, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is informing the public of recent nationwide incidents targeting Tesla electric vehicles (EV), dealerships, storage lots, and charging stations. Since January 2025, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have occurred in at least nine states. These incidents have involved arson, gunfire, and vandalism, including graffiti expressing grievances against those the perpetrators perceive to be racists, fascists, or political opponents. These criminal actions appear to have been conducted by lone offenders, and all known incidents occurred at night.
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Ridgewood NJ, Figure, a Bay Area robotics startup, is bringing humanoid robots into homes sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed that the company will begin alpha testing its Figure 02 robot in real-world home environments later in 2025.
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Ridgewood NJ, Last night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk finally revealed the long-anticipated robotaxi—a futuristic, fully driverless vehicle named the Cybercab. With a price tag of $30,000, the Cybercab marks a significant step toward Tesla’s vision of autonomous driving. The sleek vehicle, notably lacking pedals and a steering wheel, is set to go into production by 2027.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles due to a hood latch issue that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The problem lies in the hood latch assembly, which may fail to detect an unlatched hood after it has been opened. This can cause the hood to fully open while the vehicle is in motion, potentially obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
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Ridgewood NJ, a single vehicle late Friday afternoon, 06/07, crash at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Manor Road, Ridgewood destroyed a Tesla sedan and also claimed the lives of an ornamental tree and several shrubs. The adult male Tesla driver was uninjured in the mishap, which was allegedly caused when he swerved to avoid a slow moving vehicle that had cut in front of him. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire/EMS responded to the incident.
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Ridgewood NJ, Elon Musk says that Tesla’s general-purpose humanoid robot Optimus, designed to take over repetitive tasks from humans, should cost less than half the price of a car. He has previously claimed that the demand for the robot could be as high as 10 to 20 billion units and that it would account for a majority of Tesla’s long-term value. There is no clear timeline for when the robot will begin production, but Tesla has been listing more jobs for its robot program lately, including positions related to supply chains and manufacturing.
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Ridgewood NJ, Tesla’s latest clip of its Optimus humanoid robot shows it smoothly walking around one of its testing facilities. The robot can currently walk at around 0.6 meters per second, a 30% speed boost compared to the robot’s last appearance. Tesla is aiming for the robot to be eventually able to walk up to five miles per hour.
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Paramus NJ, Tesla has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new electric vehicle in mid-2025. Codenamed ‘Redwood’, the next-generation vehicle is expected to drive a new wave of growth. Tesla has forecasted a weekly production volume of 10,000 vehicles. The new vehicle may be the entry-level $25,000 car that Elon Musk first promised to build in 2020. Tesla plans to make an inexpensive robotaxi based on the same vehicle architecture as the $25,000 electric car.
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Trenton NJ, while Governor Murphy continues to push his all electric vehicle mandate ,Toyota’s Chairman and former CEO, Akio Toyoda, has been a vocal skeptic of the electric vehicle (EV) hype, which contributed to his stepping down from the CEO role earlier this year. With Tesla reporting disappointing third-quarter earnings, it seems that some investors are reevaluating the profitability of EVs. In an “I told you so” moment Toyoda said, “People are finally seeing reality.”
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with an early Tuesday morning, 10/17, motor vehicle crash in which the driver of a white colored Tesla lost control of her vehicle while driving westbound on Grove Street, Ridgewood, veered off of the roadway, and down an embankment. No injuries were reported in the mishap, but it took two (2) tow trucks more than one (1) hour to remove the Tesla from its predicament. Paramus Police assisted with traffic control while the prolonged removal process took place.
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Paramus NJ, last month, Ford announced it had made a deal with Tesla that will allow Ford EVs to use Tesla’s charging stations with an adapter — and that starting in 2025, it will make Tesla’s charging tech standard on its own EVs. It was a surprising partnership between rivals, and on Thursday, General Motors said it struck a nearly identical deal with Tesla.
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