Tag: auto industry
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Chinese startups are battling with Tesla for electric-car supremacy – take a look at their cars
Xpeng sells a limited-edition version of its P7 sedan with scissor doors. Xpeng Three electric-car startups have risen to the top of the pack in China. Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto are all challenging Tesla in what's becoming its most crucial market. Here's a quick guide to the companies and the high-tech models they sell.…
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Tesla has started delivering its latest Model X SUV after months of delays
The refreshed Tesla Model X. Tesla Tesla started delivering the updated version of its Model X SUV on Sunday. The first deliveries come several months after Tesla promised. Elon Musk has attributed the delay to supply-chain issues and difficulties in ramping production. Tesla announced the revamped version of its Model X SUV back in January.…
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The best ways to find charging stations for your electric vehicle
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Tim Levin/Insider Charging stations are popping up every day, but they still can be tough to come by. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to find places to charge up an electric vehicle. Manufacturer apps, third-party services, and charging providers are all useful for finding plugs. See more stories on Insider's…
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Lucid says its first electric car drove 445 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco without charging, easily besting Tesla’s range
Lucid Air. Lucid Motors In a range test with Motortrend, the Lucid Air drove 445 miles on a charge with energy to spare. Tesla has led the range game for years with the Model S, which has an EPA range of 405 miles. Lucid claims its $169,000 Air Dream can travel up to 517 miles…
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From Porsche’s $91,000 station wagon to GMC’s 1,000-horsepower pickup, here are 9 of the coolest electric vehicles launching in 2021
The Air sedan, the debut model from EV startup Lucid Motors, is set to hit streets in 2021. Lucid Electric cars are hitting the market at a dizzying pace. More than 10 new EVs will go on sale in the US by the end of 2021. The Lucid Air sedan, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo wagon,…
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Tesla’s first European plant was supposed to open on July 1, but permit delays, lizards, and other problems have postponed it indefinitely
Tesla CEO Elon Musk visits the Gigafactory Berlin construction site on May 17, 2021. Christophe Gateau/Getty Images Tesla's new factory outside of Berlin, Germany, was supposed to open on July 1. Permitting issues and environmental activists have delayed the plant's opening. Tesla plans to churn out 500,000 cars at the plant, which is critical to…
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Tesla reveals $101 million bitcoin profit following its massive cryptocurrency investment
Tesla is still holding more than $1.3 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. REUTERS/Mike Blake Tesla says it cashed out $272 million in bitcoin in the first quarter of 2021. The company made $101 million in profits from the sale, it said Monday. Tesla disclosed the sale as part of its first-quarter earnings, which showed continued…
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Chevrolet just debuted its cheapest 2 EVs yet as part of its massive electric car push – check out the 2022 Bolt EUV and Bolt EV
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV. Chevrolet Chevrolet on Sunday took the wraps off of two of its lowest-priced EVs yet. The new Bolt EUV crossover will start at $33,995, while the Bolt EV hatchback retails for $31,995. Both vehicles promise a range of at least 250 miles. Visit the Business section of Insider…
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Apple is reportedly nearing a deal to build its autonomous electric car with Hyundai
Apple is nearing a manufacturing agreement with Hyundai Motor Group, CNBC reported. Karl Mondon/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images Apple and Hyundai are nearing a deal to construct an electric car together, CNBC reported Wednesday. The Apple-branded automobile would be constructed in Kia’s plant in Georgia, the outlet reported. Sources told CNBC the…