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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

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In 2027, Volkswagen Group said it would launch a lineup of entry-level and affordably priced electric vehicles under the Brand Group Core. ” Yesterday, we reported on one of Stellantis’s ideas for increasing EV adoption: creating an affordable EV under the Jeep brand , which has a loyal following.

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This startup leverages dash cam tech to make Indian roads safer – ET Auto

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“I got the idea when I had come to India and I was driving my car and I was seeing how badly some of the guys were driving. By leveraging partnerships and optimizing their supply chain, SafeCams introduced a variant of dash cams tailored for the Indian market, offering affordability without sacrificing functionality.

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Toyota Land Cruiser could spawn two new EVs to rival Mercedes, Land Rover

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One will be a range-topping luxury EV, while the other will be a more affordable, city-focused variant. Humphries said Toyota was looking for “more affordable” Land Cruiser options as it moves toward electric. Toyota has been teasing EV concepts and tech for years with little to no results to show.

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Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance configuration is coming

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He also did not give any idea of when the Performance configuration could come out. The Model 3 Performance offered affordability, speed, and acceleration, giving owners an opportunity to drive and own one of the fastest and most high-tech EVs on the market. I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8

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According to a Reuters report earlier in the day, Tesla has reportedly dropped its $25,000 affordable EV project in favor of robotaxis, a term for shared autonomous vehicles. Musk has been periodically talking about this idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019. The post included the date with no further details.

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

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These new generations of robots are more accessible, easier to operate, more autonomous, affordable, and adaptable than previous generations, and capable of navigating into locations previously inaccessible to automated or remotely-controlled technologies.

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

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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. It’s unclear how wrapped up these ideas are in the lack of affordable EVs from existing automakers in the U.S.