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Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas

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At least one person has been killed and seven others injured after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to reports, the explosion occurred shortly after the electric pickup truck was parked in front of the hotel lobby on Wednesday morning.

Police stated that the incident resulted in the death of one person who was inside the truck, while seven others sustained injuries.

So far, the cause of the explosion remains unknown, and police are still investigating whether it originated from the truck itself or from external factors.

However, there are reports stating that the Cybertruck was carrying fireworks at the time of the explosion. The reports say that investigators are working to determine the motive and whether the driver intended to set off the blast.

Following the incident, all guests staying at the Trump International Hotel have been evacuated to Resorts World Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, in a post on X, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, “The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now. Will post more information as soon as we learn anything. We’ve never seen anything like this.”

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Tesla now officially in Penang, Cybertruck on display until June 30

AFTER much anticipation by Tesla owners and residents of Penang Island, Tesla has been officially launched in Penang.

The inauguration also featured the 2024 Model 3 Performance, Model Y, and Cybertruck. These three models are showcased at Level G, Center at Gurney Plaza, George Town from June 21 to June 30.

According to Tesla, this launch is important as they have plans to expand their market and services in the northern states of Malaysia.

Tesla has also announced its plans to open service locations after sales on Penang Island very soon.

The public in Penang can now test drive the Model 3 and Model Y, contact 1800-81-0655 or visit tesla.com/en_my/event/tesla-penang-testdrive for more information and to schedule a test drive.

Tesla now has three charging stations in Penang located at The Ship Campus, All Seasons Place, and Sunway Carnival, providing a total of 12 Wall Connectors and 4 Super V3 Chargers.

Tesla has also confirmed the installation project of the first V4 charging station in Penang at Gurney Plaza.

This charging station will further facilitate the public in owning a Tesla in Penang. Plans to further expand charging infrastructure will also be implemented in the future.

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Tesla Cybertruck recalled due to potential accelerator pedal sticking

TESLA is conducting a recall for their electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, due to a potential safety issue with the plastic pad above its accelerator pedal.

The company has identified a risk of the pad detaching and sticking to the trim when the pedal is pressed, posing a collision hazard.

The recall was announced by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) today, in response to social media reports indicating that the pad on the EV pickup truck’s pedal was loose.

However, Cybertruck owners claim that pressing the brake while pressing the accelerator pedal would deactivate the accelerator input.

An official from the NHTSA stated in a report that “pressing the brake pedal will cut torque to the motor, including pressing both pedals, and if the brake pedal is continually depressed it will stop the vehicle just as rapidly as if the accelerator pedal were not depressed.”

The entire batch of Cybertrucks is affected by this recall, totaling 3,878 units manufactured between November 13th and April 4th. After the viral social media reports, Tesla reportedly halted the production of Cybertrucks.

The root cause of this issue is soap. Yes, soap! It was used to facilitate the adhesion of the pad to the accelerator pedal during the installation process. This was identified as an “unapproved change” in the installation process. Due to this soap, the pad did not adhere securely to the pedal, resulting in easy detachment.

To address this issue, Tesla will replace or repair the accelerator pedal at no cost. The trucks produced after April 17th have been equipped with new components and serial numbers. Any pending deliveries of Cybertrucks will have their pedals addressed before being handed over to customers.

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First recall campaign for Tesla Cybertruck, issue with warning lights on screen too small!

Just a few months out of the factory, the Tesla Cybertruck is now facing its first recall campaign. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 2.2 million Tesla vehicles built between 2012 and 2024 are being recalled due to issues with warning lights on the dashboard screen being too small.

“The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights are displayed in a font size that is not appropriate. As a result, affected vehicles fail to meet the requirements of numbers 105 ‘Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems’ and 135 ‘Light Vehicle Brake Systems’ as set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulations.”

It is understood that this recall campaign involves all 2,193,869 units of Tesla vehicles sold in the United States market.

Due to Tesla’s use of screens to replace analog gauges, owners do not need to take their vehicles to a Tesla service center; instead, they only need to await an over-the-air (OTA) update.