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Topic: Tesla

Elon Musk wades into EVM debate giving fresh ammo to Oppn, Rahul calls voting machines ‘black box’

Former MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X to defend EVMs used in Indian polls saying they are isolated from any network or media. Tesla CEO responded saying, 'anything can be hacked'.

A Chinese view of Tesla’s India plan & how an Irish editorial on Modi sparked a debate

Modi’s 'pro-business' stance and 'crackdown' on opposition, India's imports of Russian crude oil among issues that caught foreign media attention.

Tesla rolls into Andhra poll pitch: Both YSRCP & TDP vow to draw EV giant to state after elections

Elon Musk will meet PM Modi in Delhi next week after govt last month introduced scheme reducing import duty on EVs. Andhra Pradesh goes to Lok Sabha & assembly elections 13 May.

Indian car markers had a good run in FY24. Now Tesla entry should worry them

While Indian carmakers are hedging their bets a bit, including on Hybrids as Maruti itself disclosed, this news of Tesla coming to India should worry them.

Elon Musk’s Tesla to unveil robotaxi on 8 August

The company predicts that the autonomous car would last 11 years & drive 1 million miles, which would make the company and the car operators earn a profit of USD 30,000 each year.

OpenAI rejects allegations of contract breach, says Elon Musk pushed for merger with Tesla

Musk filed a lawsuit against the startup he co-founded last week, alleging breach of contract, saying the Microsoft-backed firm is now focused on making money.

Kia proved a new carmaker can come to India & succeed. But Tesla can’t — yet

'One has to remember that Tesla will need India more than India needs Tesla,' a senior executive at a carmaker company told me.

Elon Musk’s Tesla to import auto parts worth $1.9 billion from India this year, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal also said the government would like to see more investments and a larger production output of electric vehicles in India 'as soon as possible'.

Tesla plans to nearly double component sourcing to $1.9 billion in India, says Piyush Goyal

The commerce minister's comment comes in light of the electric vehicle maker's plans to set up a factory in the country.

As Chinese automakers face heat from India, it may serve as an advantage for Tesla

Tesla had fast-tracked closed-door discussions with Indian officials on a potential plant investment and plans to build a new low-cost $24,000 EV.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.