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Tesla Workers Injured Despite Inadequate OSHA Fines | Giga Gears
The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has hit Tesla with a $36,000 fine for negligence in the case of an employee being “seriously injured” last April. The worker, a quality control specialist, was trapped in a Model Y when the assembly line lurched forward, hitting the open door…
Weekend News Update: December 09, 2023 by Giga Gears
Tesla dramatically dropping the retail prices of its electric vehicles has perhaps been a boon for some of its customers, but the fleet buyers have found the move a bit unnerving. Following the news that Hertz would slow its purchases from Tesla, German competitor Sixt is going a step further, discontinuing purchases…
Tesla’s $120,000 ‘Early’ Delivery Fee for Reservation Holders | Giga Gears
Tesla is offering Cybertruck reservation holders the opportunity to configure a limited-edition Foundation Series truck. The electric automaker will only produce 1,000 limited-edition pickups, starting at $120,000. The invitation will be appealing to those who want to get their hands on a Cybertruck fast. Despite…
“Tesla Model S with 1.2 Million Miles: 13 Motor and 3 Battery Replacements | Giga Gears”
In the U.S., most people typically drive less than 20,000 miles in a year. Germany’s Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg, however, drives well over 100,000 miles a year – and in a Tesla Model S. As InsideEVs reports, his 2014 Model S has officially crossed the million-mile mark, and currently sitting with just under 1.2…
Norwegian Union Halts Tesla Exports to Sweden
Norway’s largest private sector union is considering blocking the shipping of any Tesla car bound for the Swedish market. The Fellesforbundet (United Federation of Trade Unions) could start its blockade of the electric automaker’s vehicles as early as December 20, Reuters reports. The Norwegian union aims to help…