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News June 25, 2025 0 comments on Charlotte drops Tesla from approved EV vendor list over concerns of “instability”

Charlotte drops Tesla from approved EV vendor list over concerns of “instability”

by Darryn John

The Charlotte City Council has voted to remove Tesla from its list of approved electric vehicle (EV) vendors. The decision came following a 6-3 vote during a council meeting on Monday, marking a significant shift […]

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News October 31, 2023 0 comments on Toyota Adds Another $8 Billion to EV Battery Plant in North Carolina

Toyota Adds Another $8 Billion to EV Battery Plant in North Carolina

by Drive Tesla Staff

After a week of announcements from automakers delaying EV-related investments, Toyota is doing the opposite, announcing an additional $8 billion investment in its hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) battery factory under construction in North Carolina. […]

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News August 9, 2023 0 comments on Piedmont Lithium facing increased scrutiny over North Carolina lithium mine

Piedmont Lithium facing increased scrutiny over North Carolina lithium mine

by Scott Nordlund

Piedmont Lithium, a key lithium supplier to Tesla, is facing skepticism and anger from local North Carolina officials around their plan to mine lithium in the state. Piedmont is planning an open pit mine in […]

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News March 11, 2023 0 comments on VinFast’s US plant delayed until 2025

VinFast’s US plant delayed until 2025

by Scott Nordlund

VinFast announced that the company is pushing back the start of operations for its first US plant to 2025. Although they did not go into specifics, VinFast cited a procedural delay as the reason for […]

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News January 10, 2023 0 comments on Tesla ‘Phantom Braking’ leads to new class action lawsuit

Tesla ‘Phantom Braking’ leads to new class action lawsuit

by Darryn John

Two Tesla owners in North Carolina have filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla claiming their vehicles suffer from a brake defect, otherwise known as ‘phantom braking.’ The lawsuit alleges the automaker has been aware […]

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News August 31, 2022 0 comments on Toyota shows signs of coming around announcing additional $2.5 billion investment into EV battery factory

Toyota shows signs of coming around announcing additional $2.5 billion investment into EV battery factory

by Darryn John

Less than one week after an executive Toyota North America said there was not enough demand for electric vehicles (EVs) for the U.S. to meet its goal of having 50% EV sales by 2030, the […]

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News June 8, 2022 0 comments on New North Carolina bill takes aim at free EV charging

New North Carolina bill takes aim at free EV charging

by Scott Nordlund

In what can only be described as bizarre, Representative Keith Kidwell introduced a new North Carolina bill that is taking aim at free electric vehicle (EV) charging. The proposed bill “Equitable Free Vehicle Fuel Stations” […]

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News December 6, 2021 0 comments on Toyota to build $1.29 billion EV battery plant in North Carolina

Toyota to build $1.29 billion EV battery plant in North Carolina

by Scott Nordlund

Toyota announced today that they are building a new $1.29 billion EV battery plant in North Carolina. Located near Greensboro, North Carolina, the plant will produce enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 EV vehicles. The plant […]

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News August 3, 2021 0 comments on Tesla agrees to delayed shipment from Piedmont Lithium

Tesla agrees to delayed shipment from Piedmont Lithium

by Darryn John

Piedmont Lithium has announced it will be unable to deliver its first planned shipment of lithium to Tesla as the company’s mine in North Carolina has hit some stumbling blocks. The first shipment was planned […]

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Model S March 23, 2021 0 comments on Tesla Model S with yoke steering wheel spotted in Charlotte, North Carolina

Tesla Model S with yoke steering wheel spotted in Charlotte, North Carolina

by Darryn John

A refresh Tesla Model S with a yoke steering wheel has been spotted more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) away from Fremont in Charlotte, North Carolina. The red Model S was seen this morning by […]

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