Category: News
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Tesla’s Elon Musk acknowledges ambitious Cybertruck camper concept
Tesla is, by all definitions, a perfect example of how moonshot ideas could eventually turn into something tangible and disruptive. Elon Musk is thus prone to entertaining ideas that some might consider downright insane, such as the next-generation Tesla Roadster’s cold gas thrusters. It was then no surprise when the CEO also acknowledged the efforts…
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Porsche Taycan EV Recall Over Battery Issue: What You Need To Know
Porsche is recalling around 43,000 Taycan and Taycan Cross Turismo vehicles over an issue where the electric vehicle suddenly loses power. The completely electric Taycan is the company’s entry into the EV market and, with a newer product like this, problems are likely to occur. However, this is not the first time Porsche has had…
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Anti-Tesla strategy bites VW’s China division as local customers lament laggy ID.4 software
It is normal for automakers to throw shade over their competition every so often. Elon Musk does this himself, poking fun at the Audi e-tron’s name or the fact that competitors’ specs are still comparable to Tesla’s original Model S. Volkswagen’s China division has done the same thing, with the local branch of the German…
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The Boring Company LVCC Loop timelapse shows smooth, busy tunnel activity
When The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Convention Center Loop was formally opened for commuters use last month, the underground transport tunnel system received a lot of great reviews. Participants of the 2021 World of Concrete convention, who were the first to use the system, praised the Loop for its smooth, quiet rides and overall fun…
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Hot cycle summer: 7 things to think about when entering e-bike world
There can be few better feelings in life than riding an e-bike around town on a sun-drenched summer weekend. Yeah sex is cool, but have you tried coasting almost effortlessly at the perfect speed past shops and cafes and parks and sweltering sidewalks, natural AC blasting your body, tunes in your open earbuds, smartphone strapped…
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VW Opposes Proposal That Would Give Union-Made EVs More Incentives
There’s a growing consensus in the United States that the electric vehicle tax credit should be reformed, but how to go about it remains up for debate. While a number of people are calling for the credit to be expanded and increased, one proposal is gaining attention for blatantly favoring union-made vehicles. As noted by…
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Tesla Model S owner shares remarkable battery and brakes update after 400k km
A Tesla Model S 75D owner from Australia has shared some notable insights about his ownership experience after driving the premium all-electric sedan for over 400k km (248k miles). These include some remarkable anecdotes about the Model S’ physical brakes, as well as its 75 kWh battery pack. The Model S owner, Nigel Raynard, currently…
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Tesla Model S Plaid fire: Strange observations and claims to date
Details about the Tesla Model S Plaid fire on Tuesday are starting to emerge. Similar to other dramatic electric vehicle fires, the details and observations emerging about the Tesla Model S Plaid fire are very interesting. Accounts of the Model S Plaid fire have been shared by an EMT that reportedly responded to the incident,…
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Top news and market movers ⚡ this week: 2nd Jul’ 21
Top news India’s exports during the April-June quarter jumped to $95.4 billion, a 85% rise Y-o-Y basis compared to exports of $51.4 billion in the same period last year. SEBI has reduced the minimum application value for REITs and InvITs. A trading lot can be of a single unit and will be in the range…
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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies
There are many reasons why someone would want to drive the Tesla Model S Plaid. There’s the vehicle’s supercar-beating performance, with its 0-60 mph time of 1.99 seconds, its 60-130 mph acceleration in 4.71 seconds, and its top speed of 200 mph. The Model S Plaid is equipped to the brim with Tesla’s latest tech…