The National Labor Relations Board has filed an amended complaint against Tesla, reigniting a fight between the independent government agency and the automaker over alleged workplace violations. Tesla is reeling from a particularly troublesome week, after a safety regulator launched an investigation into a deadly crash involving a Model X and Moody’s downgraded the automaker’s credit rating, potentially making it more expensive for it to borrow money. Tesla’s stock price took a nosedive in response to the news. Now the automaker has to address claims from the NLRB. Last August, the labor agency filed a complaint against Tesla, saying it found merit to allegations previously made by Tesla employees about unfair labor practices. The filing came after months of organizing by pro-union employees who were supported by the United auto Workers. A hearing was scheduled for mid-November, but the NLRB had postponed it to investigate new claims brought by workers. After months … [Read more...] about U.S. Labor Agency Files Amended Complaint Against Tesla For Alleged Worker Rights Violations
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NTSB Opens Investigation Into Deadly Tesla Model X Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that they were opening an investigation into last week’s deadly Model X crash in Mountain View, California. The NTSB said they’ll be looking into whether Tesla’s Autopilot system was engaged at the time of the crash, in addition to a post-crash fire. The NTSB investigation is the second for Tesla this year. It took hours for responders to clear the Model X from the site of the crash, on Highway 101 near Highway 85, which is another thing the NTSB has said they will be looking into. In a statement, a Tesla spokesperson said, “We have been deeply saddened by this accident, and we have offered our full cooperation to the authorities as we work to establish the facts of the incident.” Tesla’s stock fell Tuesday by as much as 4.7 percent, according to Bloomberg; by 1:28 p.m. it was trading at $289 a share. The victim of the crash was identified Monday as Wei Huang, 38, of San Mateo. Huang was in a … [Read more...] about NTSB Opens Investigation Into Deadly Tesla Model X Crash
FUTURE NOW: Jaguar overtakes Tesla to the all-electric racing starting grid
As Tesla’s Electric GT plans faced a setback with a crash of their prototype while testing, Jaguar is planning a race of their own that will be an important element in the coming Formula-E season. The race will use Jaguar E-Type, the sport SUV equipped with a 90 kWh battery pack with a range of “over 500 km”. Jaguar’s electric sport SUV had made a dramatic debut spinning out of a tunnel earlier this year. As it is an additional fixture, Jaguar could anyway get away with range anxieties anyway as it is meant to last only 30 minutes. So chances are, Jaguar could end up with the title of ‘the world’s first all-electric international race series for production-based cars’. Meanwhile, Tesla will be using a stripped down version of its ‘ludicrously’ famous Model S P100D, weighing almost 500 kg less and capable of touching the 100 kmph mark in 2.1 seconds. That is one reason to look forward to ‘Electric GT’, the all-electric … [Read more...] about FUTURE NOW: Jaguar overtakes Tesla to the all-electric racing starting grid
Vinyl Wrapping My Brand New Tesla
Many Californians (that can afford it) are making the switch to energy powered transportation. Not only is it safe for the environment, but you can also ride in style. The only downside to these on the rise electric powered vehicle companies like Tesla is the limited choices you have as a buyer. Customization seems to be on the back burner since priority is mainly efficiency with Tesla, but Americans are Americans and we all want to stand out from one another…right? Tesla has released their Model S, Model 3 and Model X, but variety of colors to choose from still has not changed. Tesla Vinyl Wrap has been on the rise lately by Auto Logic Salon and giving our customers full customization to their design is what we do best. Whether you a complete wrap, a unique design or something simple like adding a twist to your door handles, Auto Logic Salon has what it takes to turn your dreams into reality. … [Read more...] about Vinyl Wrapping My Brand New Tesla
US transportation safety agency investigates Tesla crash
In a new development in the Tesla Model X crash from Friday, the United States' road safety agency, The National Transportation Safety Board, has decided to begin its own investigations into this event. The incident took place on Highway 101 in Silicon Valley, California when the electric SUV crashed into a divider being repaired at the time. The driver was killed after the Tesla flipped and then caught fire after being hit by two other cars. Local investigators have already been investigating the causes behind this incident but are still trying to figure out if the car had the autopilot system engaged. Tesla says that this route is regularly frequented by Tesla drivers and there haven't been any incidents like this before here. The Tesla Model X is the lastest semi-autonomous car to have been involved in a fatal accident This investigation comes at a time when the public authorities' confidence in new-age autonomously driven cars is at its lowest. This incident and the earlier death … [Read more...] about US transportation safety agency investigates Tesla crash