Tag: tech insider
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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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Michael Dell says blockchain is underrated, but he’s ‘going to pass’ on bitcoin
Michael Dell Tony Avelar/AP Images for Dell Inc. Michael Dell is a fan of blockchain, which could help boost his company's infrastructure business. The 56-year-old billionaire told The New York Times' DealBook that blockchain is underrated. As for bitcoin, he said he's "going to pass." Michael Dell is bullish on blockchain technology but iffy on…
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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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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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I spent a week with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. These are my favorite features.
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Tim Levin/Insider I spent a week living with and driving the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The crossover is Ford's first mass-market electric vehicle. Ford packed it full of cool and useful features, like a waterproof frunk and a 360-degree camera. See more stories on Insider's business page. I spent a week…
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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…