Tesla stories

High costs & lack of infrastructure hinder EV adoption in Australia, NZ
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High upfront costs, inadequate charging stations, and 'range anxiety' are impeding EV adoption in Australia and NZ.

BLUETTI a game-changer in home backup power systems for Australia
Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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smart home
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power / energy
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tesla
A modular home backup power system designed for energy independence and savings is launched by BLUETTI in Australia.

Tesla's actually serious about the Tesla Bot
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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robotics
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Many commentators are calling the Tesla Bot a late April Fools joke, but it looks like Tesla still wants to give it a go anyway - and it's calling for talent.

Tesla's Cybertruck shatters windows, share prices & expectations
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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evs
It’s a design that’s reminiscent of blocky 80s and 90s videogames of yesteryear, but Tesla is seriously serious about its newest product, the Cybertruck.

Tesla's new software update is full of fun (and useful) new features
Tue, 1st Oct 2019
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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software update
Tesla has started rolling out Software Version 10.0, starting with the United States – but there’s plenty of new things for Tesla drivers across Asia Pacific to look forward to.

Kiwis warming up to electric vehicles, cost remains barrier
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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cartech
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trade me
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climate change
Three-quarters of New Zealanders would consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase, up from half last year, but cost is the biggest deterrent, according to a survey by Trade Me.

Tesla's suit against ex-employee a strong case for IP security
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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cartech
Former Tesla employee admits to stealing trade secrets and uploading them to personal iCloud account, before sharing them with Chinese competitor Xiaopeng Motors. Tesla claims Xiaopeng Motors is developing similar technologies.

Tesla unveils the Model Y SUV
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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After much anticipation, Tesla unveiled the Model Y last week – a vehicle that is described as an all-electric, mid-size SUV that can seat seven adults – and the vehicle has a glass roof.

Tesla’s new tech enables cars to be charged in around 15 minutes
Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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autonomous vehicle
The tech giant has introduced the third generation of its ‘Supercharging’ technology that slashes charging times.

Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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microsoft
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virtualisation
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cartech
Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.

Tesla's software updates: Dashcams and Atari and navigation, oh my!
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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Tesla is has rolled out a new software update that includes features like dashcam capabilities, better climate controls, obstacle avoidance, and even in-car gaming.

Hands-on review: The Tesla Model X P100D
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Never have I been in a car which has been this much of a conversation starter. Almost everywhere we parked, I’d have people come up and ask questions about the Model X.

What Tesla's been up to in New Zealand
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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evs
Tesla Mobile Service, more destination chargers, and a peek at the Model 3... here's the latest goss from Tesla NZ.

NZ joins future of energy with battery facility launch
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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cartech
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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
The Mercury commissioned Tesla Powerpack battery facility has been launched today as a step in the grid-connected energy storage project.

EVworld highlights: It’s back and bigger than ever
Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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cartech
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nz
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bmw
The growth of the EV community in NZ is made evident by the scale of the event this year.

Quick bites: What's happening in the EV space right now
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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cartech
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bmw
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There’s been a lot of rumbling in the electric vehicle (EV) space recently, especially with the likes of Tesla finally opening its Auckland showroom.

Tesla accredits first Kiwi auto repair business
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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cartech
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evs
Precision AutoWerk has been named as the first accredited Tesla repair shop following a multi-million dollar facilities upgrade.

Tesla takes ex-employee to court for hacking and sharing confidential info
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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cartech
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breach prevention
Tesla has taken a former employee to court for allegedly hacking company data and handing it over to third parties.

Hands-on review part two: The pros and cons of owning a Tesla Model S
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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cartech
In this part of the review, I will go over some more of the internal features and UI as well as the pros and cons of owning a Tesla.

Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla’s Red Rocket Model S
Mon, 21st May 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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cartech
Money can’t buy you happiness but it can buy you a Tesla, which is the next best thing.

Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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cartech
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uber
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self-driving cars
According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.

Lower Hutt to ‘buzz’ with electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cartech
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nz
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tesla
The silent convoy will give Hutt City residents a chance to test drive some electric cars.

How electric trucks and buses could change NZ
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cartech
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nz
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auckland transport
Heavy vehicles are a huge part of the electric revolution, according to not-for-profit group Drive Electric.

Hackers exploit Tesla's AWS servers to mine cryptocurrency
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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cloud services
Tesla is reassuring customers that a recent cryptojacking has not compromised vehicle safety of customer privacy.