Here are the most recent Tesla news items:
– **New Model 3 Performance Launch**: Tesla has introduced a new version of the Model 3 Performance, described as a “highly differentiated performance trim” that leverages Tesla’s latest manufacturing and engineering capabilities[1].
– **Lithium Refinery Groundbreaking**: Tesla has broken ground on an in-house lithium refinery near Corpus Christi, Texas. The facility represents an investment of over $1 billion and aims to increase the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in North America[1].
– **Green NCAP Award**: The Model 3 has received a 5-star rating with a Weighted Overall Index of 9.8/10 from Green NCAP, an independent initiative that evaluates vehicle sustainability[1].
– **Charges Against Tesla Arsonists**: Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced charges against three individuals responsible for the violent destruction of Tesla properties[2].
– **Response to Washington Post Article**: Tesla has criticized a recent Washington Post article, claiming it contains misstatements and lacks relevant context regarding Tesla’s safety systems[1].