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2020
Tesla China ends its 7-day Confidence Guarantee plan
Tesla China's website stated that the Tesla Confidence Guarantee plan ended and was taken offline on October 16, 2020; orders placed after that date no longer received the plan's coverage.
2020
Tesla rolls out Model Y software update 2020.40.7
Tesla began rolling out software update 2020.40.7 for the Model Y. The article says the update improves efficiency and range, while not changing acceleration or climate-control performance.
2020
Tesla announces Model S Long Range price reduction
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Model S Long Range price would change to $69,420 that night. The source describes this as Tesla's second Model S price cut in a week; it does not establish the exact market for this price change.
2020
Tesla cuts Model S prices
Tesla cut the Model S price by $3,000 in the United States; the article also reports that the Model S price was reduced 3% in China.
2020
Tesla reduces prices for China-made Model 3 versions
Tesla announced price reductions for two China-made Model 3 versions: the subsidized Standard Range Upgrade version to RMB 249,900 and the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version to RMB 309,900.
2020
Tesla reportedly agrees to acquire ATW Automation
The article reports, citing unnamed sources, that Tesla had agreed to acquire Germany-based ATW Automation, a supplier that assembles battery modules and packs for the automotive industry.
2020
Tesla raises Powerwall price in the U.S.
Tesla raised the U.S. price of its Powerwall home battery by $500, from $6,500 to $7,000 before other hardware or subsidies.
2020
Automakers sue the Trump administration over tariffs on Chinese parts
Tesla, Volvo, Ford and Mercedes sued the Trump administration seeking cancellation of tariffs on certain imported Chinese parts. Tesla's filing also sought repayment of tariffs paid and interest.
2020
Tesla network outage disrupts owner connectivity
Tesla experienced a network outage that left owners unable to connect to their cars through the mobile app and affected some internal systems, solar-panel and Powerwall connectivity, and customer-service access. Some connectivity began to return within 30 minutes.
2020
Tesla files counterclaims in Nikola design-patent dispute
Tesla filed an answer and counterclaims in the existing dispute with Nikola. Tesla alleged, among other things, that Nikola’s design patents were invalid or unenforceable and sought declaratory judgments and dismissal of Nikola’s claims; these are Tesla’s allegations, not court findings.
2020
Tesla introduces a tabless battery cell design
Tesla announced a new tabless battery cell design at its Battery Day event. The company said the design is intended to improve energy density, power and vehicle range.
2020
Tesla unveils Model S Plaid
Tesla unveiled the Model S Plaid during its Battery Day event and listed its specifications. The article says it was available for purchase on Tesla's website for $139,990.
2020
Tesla sues to block U.S. tariffs on Chinese parts
Tesla sued the Trump administration to block the collection of tariffs on parts it imports from China, seeking a declaration that the duties are unlawful and a refund with interest of amounts already paid.
2020
Nevada court rules on Tesla's case against former technician
A Nevada district court ruled that former Tesla technician Martin Tripp had fallen afoul of the state's cybersecurity laws. The article says the case remained ongoing; the ruling also rejected Tesla's claimed link between Tripp's actions and Tesla's stock-price drop.
2020
Tesla introduces battery recycling service
Tesla introduced a battery recycling service. The company said the service can recover and reuse 100% of the materials used in its lithium-ion batteries to avoid environmental pollution.
2020
Tesla demonstrates Berlin Supercharger equipment and announces city-centre network expansion
Tesla managers demonstrated new Supercharger equipment at a Berlin research campus and said the company was expanding its Supercharging network into city centres. A spokesman said Tesla would open at least one more inner-city fast-charging site in Germany in 2020.
2020
Tesla customer support responds to questions about its crash statement
After a Tesla vehicle was reported to have crashed into vehicles and pedestrians in Nanchong, Tesla customer support said its statement remained available beneath the original news post and had not been deleted.
2020
Tesla reports thwarted cyberattack targeting its Nevada Gigafactory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed an attempted cyberattack targeting Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory. A Tesla employee reported the plan to the company, which contacted the FBI; the FBI apprehended the person planning the attack, according to the report.
2020
Tesla thwarts attempted ransomware attack
A Tesla employee alerted the company and cooperated with the FBI after a Russian national allegedly tried to recruit him to help infect Tesla’s systems with malware. The employee wore a wire at a meeting with the suspect on August 19; the article reports that the attempted attack was thwarted.
2020
Tesla says it plans a limited release of Dojo
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company was developing Dojo, a neural-network training computer, and that it would be publicly released on a limited basis in six to ten weeks. The source does not provide a publication date.