Tag: electric cars
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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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Rivian revs up for $65bn valuation in IPO
The Jeff Bezos-backed electric carmaker Rivian is aiming for a market value of $65bn (£48bn) when shares start trading in New York, in one of the biggest-ever stock market floats. Rivian announced late on Tuesday that its shares would start trading at $78 each, significantly above the $52 a share lower end of the range…
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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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GM goes all-in on EV battery development with new Michigan facility
General Motors is going all-in on its electric vehicle investment. The legacy automaker announced today that it would be building a new battery cell research and innovation facility, known as the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, in Warren, Michigan. “Today, General Motors announced the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, an all-new facility that will significantly…
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Lordstown Motors jumps as the struggling EV maker is reportedly nearing a deal to sell Ohio factory to Foxconn
Lordstown Motors. Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Lordstown Motors is planning to sell its Ohio factory to Foxconn, Bloomberg reported. The companies would work in parallel at the plant, according to the report. The deal could be announced as soon as this week. See more stories on Insider's business page. Lordstown…
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Elon Musk says he’s ‘pro-nuclear’ power and is ‘surprised by some of the public sentiment’ against it
Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Germany. Michele Tantussi/Reuters Elon Musk said he's a proponent of nuclear power and is "surprised" by public backlash against it. Musk opposes building new nuclear power plants, but said safe ones should keep operating. Musk cited Germany's denuclearization effort, which caused a rise in dirtier coal plants. See more stories…
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Texas cops are suing Tesla after a car that was reportedly on Autopilot plowed through 5 officers at a traffic stop
Tesla CEO Elon Musk versus the deputy's patrol vehicle damaged by the Tesla on Autopilot Snohomish County Sheriff's Office / FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Five Texas cops are suing Tesla after a Model X reportedly on Autopilot slammed into the policemen. The suit alleges Tesla falsely advertised that its Autopilot software is safer…
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Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined
The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. Earlier today, Ford announced that the Mach-E performed to these standards, and Teslarati did some deeper digging to determine whether the MSP would…
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Chevrolet Bolt EV owners may have trouble with parking after battery recalls
Chevrolet Bolt EVs have been in the news quite frequently as of late due to their extensive recall from General Motors due to battery cell malfunctions that could cause fires. However, a parking lot is taking precautions to an extreme measure by banning Bolt EVs from their facility due to the recalls, which have been…
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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…