Tesla’s Model 3 safety claims and the NHTSA’s scrutiny: A look at an old (revived) story

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 7, 2019 Multiple reports have recently emerged about the US National Highway Traffic Administration scrutinizing Tesla and the company’s claims that the Model 3 has the lowest probability of injury among vehicles tested by the agency. It should be noted that the NHTSA’s scrutiny, which involved a cease-and-desist letter …

China formally adds Tesla Gigafactory 3 area to Shanghai’s Free-Trade Zone

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 6, 2019 The Chinese government has stated that it is formally expanding Shanghai’s Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) to include the Lingang area, which hosts the site of Tesla’s Gigafactory 3. The update comes amidst a set of new tax incentives and import duty exemptions, which are being rolled out amid …

Tesla’s recent job listing reveals creation of dedicated anti-fraud and waste team

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 6, 2019 A recent job listing at Tesla’s Careers Page has revealed that the electric car maker is creating a group tasked to battle fraud and avoid waste in its operations. The job opening was posted on the company’s official website on July 19, and syndicated to LinkedIn last …