What started as almost stunned paralysis among Democrats in the early weeks of Trump’s onslaught of executive orders, the Trump resistance is gaining traction.

The license issued by the California Public Utilities Commission grants Tesla permission to transport its employees on a prearranged basis.

Outraged by Elon Musk’s devastating contributions to the Trump administration, tens of thousands worldwide held “Tesla Takedown” protests at over 200 locations on Saturday.

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

By Malena Carollo, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tesla Inc. received permission from state regulators this week to begin a charter service that will use Tesla-employed drivers to ferry its employees in company-owned vehicles for prearranged rides,

Tesla on Tuesday received the first in a series of approvals from California required for the electric car maker to eventually launch a promised robotaxi service in the state, according to a state regulator.

Elon Musk’s car company is, by far, the most popular EV brand in Sonoma and Napa counties. But drivers are weighing the benefits of ownership against their political affiliations.

Elon Musk's plan for a 1950's-style diner and drive-in theater with charging stations in Hollywood has received renewed attention amid backlash.

Protests against the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which is led by Elon Musk, have increasingly turned toward his corporation, Tesla.

Tesla is recalling thousands of vehicles due to a defective part that could endanger other drivers, including California motorists. The car manufacturer taking more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks off the road due to an exterior trim panel that can potentially detach from the vehicle, “increasing the risk of a crash,” CNBC reported.

IT IS YET to be seen how a backlash against Elon Musk’s government budget-cutting efforts will affect Tesla sales. But based on recent news reports, the prospects don’t look good. A dip could hurt efforts to convert to clean cars in San Joaquin County and elsewhere in California.