Summary: In the News:<br> <br> * <br> Tesla discontinues 75D battery option from S & X<br> <br> * <br> Hackers get a chance to win a model 3<br> <br> * <br> VIN registrations soar<br> <br> <br> Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3. Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code:<br> <br> <a href="https://ts.la/paul73599">https://ts.la/paul73599</a><br> <br> <br> Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://www.sportstop.com/">SportStop.com</a><br> Save on huge selection of <a href="https://www.sportstop.com/promo/Sale">sale lacrosse equipment</a><br> <br> <br> Sources:<br> <br> Tesla discontinuing 75Kw pack:<br> <a href="https://electrek.co/2019/01/09/tesla-discontinuing-75-kwh-battery-pack-model-s-model-x/">https://electrek.co/2019/01/09/tesla-discontinuing-75-kwh-battery-pack-model-s-model-x/</a><br> <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/14/tesla-supercharger-v3-vs-taycan-charging-75d-retirement-suggests-battle-prep/">https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/14/tesla-supercharger-v3-vs-taycan-charging-75d-retirement-suggests-battle-prep/</a><br> <br> Advanced Summon timeline update:<br> <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advanced-summon-final-validation-early-access-release-date-regulators-elon-musk/">https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advanced-summon-final-validation-early-access-release-date-regulators-elon-musk/</a><br> <br> Gigafactory 3 funding – banks competing:<br> <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-3-funding-chinese-banks-model-3-production-insider/">https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-3-funding-chinese-banks-model-3-production-insider/</a><br> <br> SpaceX lays off 10% of workforce:<br> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-spacex-layoffs/spacex-to-lay-off-10-percent-of-workforce-idUSKCN1P6002">https://www.reuters.com/article/us-spacex-layoffs/spacex-to-lay-off-10-percent-of-workforce-idUSKCN1P6002</a><br> <br> Hacking contest for model 3:<br> <a href="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/a-contest-is-offering-900000-for-hacks-that-exploit-teslas/">https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/a-contest-is-offering-900000-for-hacks-that-exploit-teslas/</a><br> <br> Model 3 seat locks:<br> <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/15/innovative-tesla-model-3-seat-lock-aims-to-reduce-break-ins/">https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/15/innovative-tesla-model-3-seat-lock-aims-to-reduce-break-ins/</a><br> <br> Powerwall subsidies now available in Australia:<br> <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-powerwall-2-energy-south-australia-home-battery-subsidy-plan/">https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-powerwall-2-energy-south-australia-home-battery-subsidy-plan/</a><br> <br> VIN update for January:<br> <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-registers-28k-model-3-vins-3-days-20k-international-ramp/">https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-registers-28k-model-3-vins-3-days-20k-international-ramp/</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en">https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en</a><br> <br> <br>
