041: 75D discontinued, Hackers can win a Tesla model 3, VIN registrations soar

In the News:

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Tesla discontinues 75D battery option from S & X

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Hackers get a chance to win a model 3

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VIN registrations soar

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Sources:

Tesla discontinuing 75Kw pack:

https://electrek.co/2019/01/09/tesla-discontinuing-75-kwh-battery-pack-model-s-model-x/

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/14/tesla-supercharger-v3-vs-taycan-charging-75d-retirement-suggests-battle-prep/

Advanced Summon timeline update:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advanced-summon-final-validation-early-access-release-date-regulators-elon-musk/

Gigafactory 3 funding – banks competing:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-3-funding-chinese-banks-model-3-production-insider/

SpaceX lays off 10% of workforce:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-spacex-layoffs/spacex-to-lay-off-10-percent-of-workforce-idUSKCN1P6002

Hacking contest for model 3:

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/a-contest-is-offering-900000-for-hacks-that-exploit-teslas/

Model 3 seat locks:

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/15/innovative-tesla-model-3-seat-lock-aims-to-reduce-break-ins/

Powerwall subsidies now available in Australia:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-powerwall-2-energy-south-australia-home-battery-subsidy-plan/

VIN update for January:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-registers-28k-model-3-vins-3-days-20k-international-ramp/

https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en