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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

The Truth About Cars

After a decade-long project that saw changes in approach, multiple delays, staff changes, planning and replanning, and conflicting reports, Apple’s Titan autonomous electric car project is dead. Let’s start at the beginning, in 2014. In the latter portion of 2014 the project was approved by CEO Tim Cook.

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Tesla recalling 1.62 million EVs in China for autopilot, lock issues

Electric Cars Report

Tesla is recalling 1.62 A regulator in China said Tesla would make the changes through a software update issued to the vehicles. The recall includes Tesla’s Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y in China made from 2014 to […] The post Tesla recalling 1.62

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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

Teslarati

There are numerous factors to consider when one is looking to purchase an electric car. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . this week , the highest since 2014. . Credit:CarGurus.

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2014 Tesla Model S: Killing 3 Versions, 2 Colors, Some Options

Green Car Reports

In an effort to simplify its assembly process and boost production rates, Tesla Motors has streamlined its 2014 Tesla Model S electric-car lineup and eliminated several variants.

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Rally driver’s Tesla Model S reaches 236k miles with no maintenance

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Those who have closely followed Tesla’s story over the years would know about Germany-based Tesla owner Hansjörg Gemmingen’s 2014 Model S P85 , which broke the 1.18 Longhi is not a regular Tesla driver. Overall, the rally driver seemed very happy with his Tesla Model S.

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2014 BMW i3: What A Tesla Driver Thinks Of New Electric BMW

Green Car Reports

Several reports in general news media recently have touted the new 2014 BMW i3 electric car as a serious challenger to the Tesla Model S. One writer even went so far as to label the i3 a "Tesla killer." There''s no way a frumpy-looking little 2+2 city car is going to challenge the mighty Tesla.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces 2014 B-Class Electric Drive; on sale first in US in 2014

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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