Software update 2021.12.4.6
Tesla software update 2021.12.4.6 includes Minor Fixes.
In July 2021, former employee Melvin Berry received $1 million in his discrimination case in arbitration against the company after he claimed he was referred…
In July 2021, former employee Melvin Berry received $1 million in his discrimination case in arbitration against the company after he claimed he was referred to by the n-word and forced to work longer hours at the Fremont plant.
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In July 2021, a Model S Plaid caught fire, and its electronic door system failed, forcing the driver to "use force to push it open".
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In July 2021, one of the 212 Megapack modules at the Victorian Big Battery project caught fire due to a coolant leak while the battery was unmonitored.
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The next month, in July 2021, Musk revealed that the company had a backlog of 80,000 Powerwall orders, but due to the global chip shortage, the company would…
The next month, in July 2021, Musk revealed that the company had a backlog of 80,000 Powerwall orders, but due to the global chip shortage, the company would only be able to make fewer than 35,000 units in the quarter.
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In July 2021, a fire ignited within a Tesla Megapack in Victoria during testing at Australia's Big Battery site, one of the largest fixed batteries in the wo…
In July 2021, a fire ignited within a Tesla Megapack in Victoria during testing at Australia's Big Battery site, one of the largest fixed batteries in the world.
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The factory was expected to begin operations in July 2021, but that was delayed due to administrative troubles.
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In July 2021, many videos surfaced showing dangerous behavior in Tesla vehicles using the latest version of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta add-on.
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In July 2021, Bloomberg Businessweek reported on Tesla's "fall from grace" in China due to data collection and safety issues.
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Approximately 100 former employees have submitted signed statements alleging that Tesla discriminates specifically against African Americans and "allows a ra…
Approximately 100 former employees have submitted signed statements alleging that Tesla discriminates specifically against African Americans and "allows a racist environment in its factories." Furthermore, in July 2021, former employee Melvin Berry received $1 million in his discrimination case in arbitration against Tesla after he claimed he was referred to by the N-word and forced to work longer hours at the Fremont plant.
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