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Tesla Cybertruck delivery event threatened with “mass casualty event”

Teslarati

The man was reportedly planning to commit a “mass casualty event” at Gigafactory Texas during last week’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck first delivery event. At the time, the date of the Cybertruck first delivery event had already been publicly announced. It’s really scary. It is really, really scary.

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Tesla’s snub from White House EV event: the Pros and Cons

Teslarati

White House Electrification Event for U.S. Effectively, a game plan is likely being discussed among the White House staff and the leaders of the automakers who were invited to the event. Tesla’s absence from White House EV event sidestepped in Pete Buttigieg interview. Automakers. How will this plan be carried out?

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Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

Green Car Congress

Porsche AG is entering a third Porsche 919 Hybrid for the 24-hour race in Le Mans (France) on 13-14 June in 2015. As a dress rehearsal for the event, the car will be entered in the six-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) on 2 May. This is why we will take on the challenge with three Porsche 919 Hybrids in 2015.

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Ram introduces Doblò-based 2015 Ram ProMaster City van

Green Car Congress

2015 Ram ProMaster City. Chrysler’s Ram brand introduced the 2015 Ram ProMaster City commercial van. The front-wheel drive 2015 Ram ProMaster City will be offered in two-seat cargo van and five-seat passenger wagon configurations and is powered by the 2.4-liter Click to enlarge. million units sold. liter Tigershark I-4.

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Volkswagen Golf family named “2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year”

Green Car Congress

Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. For 2015, the Golf was a near-unanimous choice among our judges by virtue of its strong performance in each of our six Car of the Year criteria. —Motor Trend.

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Toyota upgrades European 2015 Prius+; powertrain to Euro6

Green Car Congress

Toyota has given its European 2015 Prius+ (Prius v in the US) an upgrade including a more dynamic exterior, better interior execution, and expanded range of equipment and a Euro6-compilant powertrain. The 2015 Prius+ is now available with Intelligent Park Assist, from mid-grade. Driving performance has also been enhanced.

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Drive Electric Week event organizers reminisce

Plug in America

Thanks to local volunteers, we’ve provided thousands of EV test drives since 2011, held events in all 50 states, and created a global community with events reaching 8 countries. What is your favorite moment from an EV event? Engage with and socialize your event with community partners and remember to have fun! Susan Wang.