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Tesla issues Model Y recall over trailer brake light failure, but the fix is an OTA software update

Tesla and NHTSA have confirmed that a recall has been issued on some Model Y vehicles over a trailer brake light failure. The good news is that the fix is an over-the-air software update. NHTSA describes the problem related to the tow package in an update: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error…
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Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2020 earnings preview: Expectations are high

Tesla (TSLA) is set to announce its third-quarter 2020 financial results tomorrow, October 21, after the markets close. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management is scheduled after the results. We’ll take a look below at what both the street and retail investors are expecting for the quarterly results. Tesla Q3 2020 deliveries As usual, Tesla’s vehicle deliveries drive…
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Quick Charge Podcast: October 20, 2020

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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GM unveils Hummer EV: 350-mile electric supertruck with $80,000 super price tag

GM has now officially revived the Hummer brand with the launch of the GMC Hummer EV pickup truck tonight. We get to see the full “supertruck” with a super price tag. In January, GM announced that they are bringing back Hummer, a defunct truck brand better known for its oversized gas-guzzling trucks inspired by military humvees. After a few months of teasing, the automaker held an official…
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