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IHS Automotive sees Google leading technology, testing, software development for autonomous driving

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Google is the current technology leader in this arena, according to a report from industry analysts IHS Automotive: “Google Self-Driving Car Strategy and Implications”. IHS estimates suggest Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, at a run rate of nearly $30 million per year.

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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ trial production, delivery date rumors swirl in China

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pic.twitter.com/uDY0jH56v7 — Eliena (@liuwen_52) August 7, 2023 The report says (via Google Translate): “It is reported that Tesla’s facelifted Model 3 has already started trial production, and it is expected to start mass supply in September and start delivery in October. I’d love to chat!

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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‘Cybertruck could be as mainstream as the Tesla Model Y’: analyst predicts

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Long-time TSLA bull ARK Invest predicted that the “Cybertruck could be as mainstream as the Tesla Model Y,” based on Google Trends data. million existing Cybertruck reservations, early Google Trends data suggest that the Cybertruck could be as mainstream as the Tesla Model Y,” wrote ARK Invest analyst Sam Korus. “On In addition to 1.5

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Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too? Add Electrek to your Google News feed.

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Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era?

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Once introduced, the Renault 5 will be followed by two more retro recreations that include production cars based on the Renault4Ever concept and the even cheaper EV based on the recently revealed Renault Twingo concept that could undercut even the cheapest BYD EV. inch Google-powered infotainment system. 2025 Renault 5.

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Tesla Model 3, Model X are Google’s Most Searched for EVs globally

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The Tesla Model 3 sedan and the Tesla Model X SUV are Google’s most searched for electric vehicles globally, according to new data from a price comparison website. For example, Sweden’s most popular EV in Google searches was the Polestar 2. Word of mouth is evidently the best way to sell a product.

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