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2020
Tesla reportedly agrees to buy batteries from CATL
The article reports that Tesla had agreed to buy lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL. A CATL representative said the company could provide solutions based on customer needs, without directly confirming the reported agreement.
2020
Tesla launches Giga Berlin website
Tesla launched the official Giga Berlin website to showcase career opportunities and the company’s sustainability commitments for its first European factory.
2020
Tesla adds Long Range Plus option to Model S and Model X
Tesla added a Long Range Plus option to the Model S and Model X, increasing their stated maximum ranges to 390 miles and 352 miles, respectively.
2020
Tesla announces recall of 3,183 Model X vehicles in China
Tesla announced that it would recall 3,183 imported Model X vehicles in China beginning June 7, 2020, because steering-rack motor mounting bolts could corrode and break, potentially reducing or eliminating power steering and increasing collision risk. Tesla said it would replace the bolts and apply an anti-corrosion coating free of charge, and replace damaged steering racks free of charge when necessary.
2020
Tesla announces recall of 3,183 Model X vehicles in China
Tesla's Beijing company decided to recall 3,183 imported Model X vehicles in China, with the recall scheduled to begin on June 7, 2020. The stated hazard was that steering-system bolts could corrode and break, potentially reducing or eliminating power steering and increasing collision risk.
2020
Tesla announces recall of 3,183 Model X vehicles in China
Tesla's China subsidiary filed a recall plan covering 3,183 imported Model X vehicles in China, with the recall scheduled to begin on June 7, 2020. Corrosion could cause steering-rack motor mounting bolts to break, potentially weakening or eliminating steering assistance and increasing collision risk. Tesla said it would replace the bolts and add an anti-corrosion coating, and replace the steering rack free of charge if necessary.
2020
Tesla recalls Model X SUVs over power-steering issue
Tesla announced a recall of 15,000 Model X SUVs because corroding or broken bolts could reduce or eliminate power-steering assistance and increase crash risk. The recall covers vehicles from model year 2016 in the United States and Canada.
2020
Tesla announces a $2 billion stock offering
Tesla announced that it would sell $2 billion of common stock in a public offering. The company said it planned to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and for general corporate purposes.
2020
Tesla announces Model X recall over power-steering bolt corrosion
Tesla announced a recall of Model X vehicles built before mid-October 2016 after identifying excessive corrosion of a power-steering motor bolt. The bolt could fracture and cause loss of power steering, increasing crash risk. Tesla said it would replace the bolts and apply sealant; broken bolts would also receive a new steering gear, free of charge.
2020
Tesla closes Country Club Plaza store
Tesla closed its store at Kansas City's Country Club Plaza as it relocated to a different location on State Line Road.
2020
Tesla discusses plans for its Tesla Network car-sharing service
The article reports Tesla's plan to let owners add their electric vehicles to a ride-hailing fleet through an app as part of Tesla Network. It describes car sharing as an interim step before a Robotaxi fleet and notes that the service was previously expected to launch as soon as 2020; the article does not establish that the service launched.
2020
CATL and Tesla battery supply agreement
CATL and Tesla signed an agreement for CATL to supply lithium-ion power batteries to Tesla. The reported supply term is July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022; the agreement does not guarantee a purchase volume, and Tesla's Shanghai subsidiary still needs to sign.
2020
Tesla temporarily closes stores in mainland China
Tesla temporarily closed all of its stores in mainland China amid the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
Tesla temporarily shuts Shanghai factory
Tesla temporarily shut its Shanghai factory to help limit the spread of coronavirus, pausing production of Model 3 cars. The article says the pause was expected to last less than two weeks.
2020
Tesla confirms Model Y production has started
Tesla confirmed that production of the all-electric Model Y had started; the article says initial deliveries were scheduled by March 2020.
2020
Tesla and CATL announce a battery-supply partnership
Tesla confirmed at its 2019 Q4 financial results meeting that it would partner with CATL, with the article reporting that batteries from CATL could be used in locally produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the future.
2020
Tesla temporarily closes Shanghai factory amid coronavirus concerns
Tesla executives said the company had temporarily closed its new Shanghai factory amid concerns about coronavirus infection, delaying production of locally made Model 3 vehicles.
2020
Tesla reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results
Tesla released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results on January 30. The report said quarterly revenue was $7.384 billion and net income was $105 million.
2020
Tesla shuts Shanghai factory amid coronavirus measures
Tesla shut its Shanghai factory as part of a broader Chinese government order to stem the spread of coronavirus; the closure was expected to delay Model 3 production by a week and a half.
2020
Tesla partners with LG Chem and CATL for battery supply
Tesla entered into partnerships with South Korea's LG Chem and China's CATL to supply batteries for its electric cars; Tesla said the agreements were at a smaller scale than its long-standing agreement with Panasonic.