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Dacia Manifesto Concept Is electric off-roader full of big ideas

Electric Cars Report

With the reveal of Manifesto Concept, Dacia is emphatically reaffirming its unrivalled vision of an essential, cool, robust, affordable and environmentally efficient car. Although it does not prefigure an upcoming model, Manifesto is a lab for ideas with some of its innovative features available on future vehicles in the Dacia range.

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Honda asks: Could leased batteries lead to more affordable EVs?

Baua Electric

Combining Honda’s EV smarts and connected technologies with Mitsubishi’s power-generation expertise, it aims to optimize EV usage cost, boost the lifetime value of batteries, and fill an increasing need for grid-storage batteries. But it reconsidered the plan, which would have made these models more affordable, before the VF 8 arrived.

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SpaceX & T-Mobile plan to announce plans to increase connectivity

Teslarati

SpaceX and T-Mobile CEO, Mike Sievert have plans to increase connectivity, SpaceX announced earlier today. I’d brought up the idea of using Starlink to help people impacted by disasters which it already does but perhaps the collaboration would empower both companies to keep people connected during events such as hurricanes or fires.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

Cars That Think

Just about every device you own is probably available with Internet connectivity. needs Internet connectivity is up for debate. But if you want it, it's there—as long as you're able to afford it, of course. If connectivity is important to you, there aren't many options for older devices. Or, that was the idea, anyway.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk promises to “unlock” Twitter in proposed $43B takeover

Teslarati

Thus, it would be a better idea for the social media company to go private. . While Musk’s proposed takeover of Twitter might seem shocking, he definitely can afford it. Amusingly enough, Musk’s offer for the company, $54.20, includes the number 420, which is a number that has long been referenced in connection to the CEO.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Just don’t expect to stay fully connected to your own smartphone. GM is reportedly considering an affordable Chevy Camaro EV as part of its rollout of Ultium electric vehicles. drivers are more open to the idea of Chinese EVs , despite data privacy concerns.

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Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV

Green Car Congress

It also features advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. GM said that the Bolt EV benefits directly from the suggestions and ideas of Volt owners and features technologies that make owning a long-range electric vehicle easy. Other connectivity and infotainment features include: 10.2"

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