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Tesla Fleet Incentives: 4 Programs That Make the Math Obvious

Tesla Fleet Incentives: 4 Programs That Make the Math Obvious

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

From $40K federal credits to $120K California vouchers, Tesla's fleet incentives stack up fast. Here's what business owners need to know right now.

Musk: Chip Shortage Is an Existential Threat to Tesla Production

Musk: Chip Shortage Is an Existential Threat to Tesla Production

AI & RoboticsBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Elon Musk warns of a worsening global chip and memory shortage threatening Tesla's production. Here's what's happening and what Terafab means for owners.

Tesla Supercharger Forecasted Availability Now Live in Google Maps

Tesla Supercharger Forecasted Availability Now Live in Google Maps

ChargingBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla's forecasted Supercharger stall availability is rolling out globally in Google Maps. Here's what it does, who gets it, and how to opt in.

Tesla More Than Doubles Europe Sales in May 2026

Tesla More Than Doubles Europe Sales in May 2026

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla sold 28,610 vehicles in Europe in May 2026 — a 107.9% YoY surge. Model Y and Model 3 took the top two spots. Here's what the numbers really mean.

Tesla Semi Long Range vs Standard Range: Key Specs Compared

Tesla Semi Long Range vs Standard Range: Key Specs Compared

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla Semi Long Range (500 mi) vs Standard Range (325 mi) — full spec breakdown, weight, turning radius, and which variant fits your fleet. Read now.

Giga Berlin to Hit 7,500 Cars/Week by October in Second Production Push

Giga Berlin to Hit 7,500 Cars/Week by October in Second Production Push

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla announces a second 20% production increase at Giga Berlin, targeting 7,500 vehicles/week by October — plus 1,000 new hires. Here's the full picture.

NHTSA Drops Manual Brake Pedal Mandate for Autonomous Vehicles

NHTSA Drops Manual Brake Pedal Mandate for Autonomous Vehicles

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

NHTSA officially removes the manual brake pedal requirement for fully autonomous vehicles. Here's what changed, what's preserved, and what it means for robotaxis.

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Turns EVs Into Grid Regulators

China's 15th Five-Year Plan Turns EVs Into Grid Regulators

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

China's 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan officially integrates EVs as grid-regulating resources. Here's what it means for the global EV industry and Tesla's China strategy.

UNECE Adopts Global Autonomous Vehicle Framework — What It Means for Tesla FSD and Robotaxi

UNECE Adopts Global Autonomous Vehicle Framework — What It Means for Tesla FSD and Robotaxi

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

The UN just adopted the first global regulatory framework for fully autonomous vehicles. Here's what it means for Tesla FSD and Robotaxi deployment worldwide.

Tesla FSD Is Now Live in Germany: What European Owners Need to Know

Tesla FSD Is Now Live in Germany: What European Owners Need to Know

EV IndustryBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

Tesla FSD Supervised launched in Germany on May 22, 2026 at €99/month. Here's how the EU approval process worked and which countries are next.

Tesla Megablock Arrives in Germany as Mega Munich Events Deepen Customer Ties

Tesla Megablock Arrives in Germany as Mega Munich Events Deepen Customer Ties

Energy & BatteryBASENOR Editorial Desk 4 min read

Tesla's Megablock energy storage system has landed in Germany. Here's what the Mega Munich customer events covered and why Europe's grid storage push is accelerating.

Cybertruck European Homologation: Swiss Shop Leading the Charge

Cybertruck European Homologation: Swiss Shop Leading the Charge

CybertruckBASENOR Editorial Desk 3 min read

A Swiss workshop is independently working to make the Tesla Cybertruck street-legal in Europe. Here's what modifications are required and where things stand.