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Tesla Model 3 spotted floating in the sea

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is constantly in the media these days, and Tesla cars are increasingly being linked to accidents. A few days ago, not far from Santa Barbara beach in the USA, a Tesla Model 3 was found floating in the ocean.

The car was spotted by walkers who called the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department, and it is not yet known how the incident happened. The police contacted the owner of the vehicle, who is facing fines and large repair costs.

According to American journalist John Palminteri, firefighters immediately searched the car along with the surrounding area, but no one was found. The police launched an investigation into what actually happened.

“We made sure the car had not been reported stolen and informed the registered owner that it was their responsibility to remove the car. They were driving the car on the beach and then got stuck and left it. Then the tide came in,” a police spokeswoman said. Santa Barbara Raquel Zick.

Recently, a Ford Bronco was found in a similar situation, but luckily, this time nobody was hurt.

Source: John Palminteri via Twitter

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Tesla Semi Truck deliveries begin in December

After a long wait and several delays, Tesla Semi Truck production has finally begun. The news was confirmed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on his Twitter profile.

Tesla Semi Electric Truck

The story of the Tesla Semi Truck began five years ago, when it was announced. The start of production was planned for a period of two years, which, however, did not happen. After that, the employees were informed that the truck was already in limited production and that “it is time to invest everything in order to start mass production”. However, in mid-2020, it was said that production was being delayed until next year. Last year, the company informed shareholders that the delay was due to limited availability of battery cells and problems in the supply chain.

Musk announced on his Twitter profile that the delivery of the Tesla Semi Truck will begin in the last month of this year, and the first 100 copies will be delivered to Pepsi, which was among the first to order this vehicle. Also, other American companies such as UPS and Walmart can expect their Semi Trucks soon.

The Tesla Semi has a range of 300-500 miles and will sell for $150,000 (base model with a range of 300 miles) and $180,000 (500 miles range). Up to 60 mph comes in 20 seconds with an energy consumption of 2 kWh per mile, and reservations cost $ 20,000.

Source: Elon Musk via Twitter

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Tesla is creating an ecological paradise next to the Giga Texas plant

Last April, Tesla opened a facility called Giga Texas that will have the capacity to produce 500,000 vehicles a year. The plant covers an area of ​​250 hectares and currently produces 250,000 vehicles per year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the company will expand its land area after the Giga Texas plant is at full capacity. This area will be called “ecological paradise”, and it is an additional 522,720 feet (12 hectares) that will be open to the public and will have a boardwalk and numerous amenities.

This is positive news for Tesla, as the company has recently been under fire for safety and mechanical problems. Despite this, Tesla records sales growth every year. Last year, the company recorded a growth of 3 percent compared to 2020, and in the first six months of this year, 564,700 vehicles were delivered.

Six months ago, Tesla opened its first plant in Europe. It is a $5 billion investment, with which the company wants to reduce the pressure on plants in Asia and the United States. “This is a big day for the factory and it is another step towards a sustainable future,” Musk said.

At full capacity, the plant will produce 500,000 vehicles per year, significantly more than Volkswagen, which sold 450,000 electric vehicles worldwide last year.

Source: Elon Musk via Twitter