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Teen Crashes Tesla Through Fence Tumbles Down Stream Embankment in Westwood

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Westwood NJ, an 18-year-old driver crashed through a chain link fence and down a stream embankment after losing control of her Tesla sedan at the intersection of Mill Street and 1st Avenue, in Westwood late Tuesday afternoon, 05/23. Neither the driver nor her two (2) male passengers were injured in the mishap. Two (2) tow trucks were involved in recovering the white colored Tesla from its predicament. Westwood Police responded to the incident along with a Hillsdale EMS ambulance.

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Tough Day for Elon Musk Tesla Stock Cratered after Earnings Miss and SpaceX’s Starship Exploded on Takeoff

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Paramus NJ, Tesla stock cratered more than 10% on Thursday as investors assessed the impact of the electric vehicle (EV) giant’s aggressive price cuts and what CEO Elon Musk calls an “uncertain” economic environment.

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Tesla Hits Home in New Milford

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New Milford NJ, Tuesday at 5:38pm City of Hackensack Fire Department received a mutual aid request from New Milford Fire Department for an occupied vehicle that crashed into a structure with entrapment at 495 River Road. Hackensack Deputy 1, Safety Chief, UASI Special Operations, Hackensack Shoring Unit and Hackensack Rescue 1 responded. Upon arrival units assisted New Milford Firefighters with extracting one victim from the vehicle. At 6:07 Deputy 1 reported victim was placed in the care of BLS for treatment and transport to local hospital. City of Hackensack units remained on scene to assist with shoring up the damaged area of the structure so the vehicle can be safely removed.

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Tesla reduces prices for its car models sold in the US and Europe

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Paramus NJ, Tesla’s latest slate of price cuts is a sign the company is getting more aggressive as competition heats up in electric vehicles, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Prices of the Model 3 and Model Y were slashed on Thursday, with discounts ranging from 6% to 20%.

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Has Tesla’s Market Share Peaked ?

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Paramus NJ, Tesla has revealed a wireless charging mat inspired by its Cybertruck’s angled design. The mat supports Qi-compatible devices and can charge up to three devices at a time at 15 watts each. It uses a charging technology called FreePower that allows devices to be charged in any position on the mat. Tesla’s Wireless Charging Platform can be preordered for $300 and will start shipping in February.

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US auto-safety regulators have a message for Tesla owners, Don’t Use Your Children to Test Automated-driving Technology

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Ridgewood NJ, the NTSB warns , kids don’t try this at home.  US auto-safety regulators have a message for Tesla  owners intending to use their children to test automated-driving technology: Don’t.

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Tesla deploys cube lounges at Supercharger station

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Ridgewood NJ, Tesla and bk World have deployed a large cube lounge at a Supercharger station in Germany. The lounge features vending machines, bathroom facilities, gaming consoles, and areas for people to work or charge their devices. bk World’s lounges are easily deployable and can be moved quickly. They can be expanded to meet the requirements of the site. bk World plans to open 300 locations across Europe, but it is unclear how many of those will be in partnership with Tesla.

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Tesla is aiming for same-hour service with ‘Formula 1 pit crew techniques’

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Ridgewood NJ, Elon Musk says Tesla is working to achieve same-hour service on its vehicles using Formula 1 pit crew techniques. Tesla is aiming to make the majority of appointments same-day repairs. It will achieve that goal with bigger centers and more specialization, with each service center having service bays that perform very specific services.

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Tesla’s New Pothole Avoidance System

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Ridgewood NJ, residents of Ridgewood are going to love this ,Tesla’s 2022.20 update enables Tesla vehicles to scan the road ahead for potholes and adjust the suspension for rough roads. The feature can be activated by selecting ‘Comfort’ under the Adaptive Suspension Damping setting. It will not affect Autopilot or Full Self-Driving, meaning that vehicles won’t try to automatically steer around or avoid road damage. The update also includes a green light chime for vehicles equipped with the hardware 3.0 computer.

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Electric Vehicles Won’t Save The Planet And Won’t Even Save You Money

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Ridgewood NJ, Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group has released a new study. As  it turns out, buying a Tesla or another EV won’t save money.

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Reasons Why You Might Want To Buy A Tesla

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Most people in the auto industry assume Tesla buyers are drawn to the brand’s high-tech features, strong performance, or luxury status. But there are other reasons people might want to purchase a Tesla that has nothing to do with the car itself. In addition, electric cars are the future. They save you money on gas, but they’re also better for the environment. Tesla is leading the way for electric vehicles, and there are several reasons you might want to buy a Tesla.

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Criminal charges filed against a Tesla owner for Deadly Autopilot Crash

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Ridgewood NJ, Two felony charges have been filed against a Tesla owner in the US for a deadly crash involving Autopilot in 2019. It is the first time a Tesla owner has been criminally charged in the US in a case involving Autopilot. Autopilot has contributed to a number of fatal crashes and Tesla has faced several wrongful death suits as a result. Drivers are warned that they need to pay attention when using Autopilot, but some drivers still misuse the system.

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BREAKING : National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation of the Tesla Autopilot

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Washington DC, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation of the Tesla Autopilot electronic driver aid’s apparent difficulty identifying parked emergency vehicles and first responder scenes.

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Tesla Offers Full Self Driving subscriptions for $199 a month

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Paramus NJ, Tesla’s Full Self Driving package is now available for $199 a month, except for Tesla owners who purchased the Enhanced Autopilot package, who can get it for $99 a month. The package can be canceled at any time. Tesla owners who don’t have the required hardware for the package can upgrade their vehicles for $1,500 to make them FSD-ready. The FSD software still requires active driver supervision.

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