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Qiantu inks deal with Mullen to tap US market, K50 supercar to be rebranded as Mullen GT and GTRS

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Qiantu recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with Mullen Automotive to expand into the Americas, according to a press release from the Chinese startup today. Qiantu's partnership with Mullen dates back to 2019, when the two partnered on the marketing of the Qiantu K50 in North America.

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VW ID.4 recalled for doors opening randomly while driving

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According to the NHTSA, “Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with door handles that allow water to enter the circuit board assembly, which can cause the door to open unexpectedly when the vehicle is subject to high lateral forces at speeds below 9 mph/15 kmh.”

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Uber Eats starts robot deliveries in Tokyo – ET Auto

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Like self-driving delivery services launched by the company in North America, the Tokyo robots will be limited in scope at first, said Uber Eats executive Alvin Oo. mph) and with flashing lights around the lid, there’s a human operator on standby in case of trouble. “Caution: robot!” Moving at up to 5.4

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Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT gains first U.S. approval for Level 3 system

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It can operate at speeds up to 40 MPH. The German luxury automaker recently revealed that it would be opening its own series of EV chargers , starting in North America and working globally. What do you think of the article? Mercedes’ announcement also follows a series of other major milestones for the company.

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Which Features Should You Prioritize for Your Next EV?

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Choose Wisely for the Best Electric Experience This article may contain affiliate links. Fortunately, manufacturers are getting their act together and increasing the number of compatible stations available, particularly in Europe and North America. The company has an EV with more than 402 hp that can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 5.5

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

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Buick, meanwhile, was vitally important for the Chinese market, where today more than four times as many Buicks are sold as in North America. mph to match their walking pace. This article appeared in Issue 59: Jan-Mar 2022 – Subscribe now. The Task Force ultimately agreed. The operator can adjust the speed up to 3.1

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2022 GMC Hummer EV: the biggest, baddest, butchest EV to hit the market?

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For North America, the electric Hummer is the first of a promised 20 or so GM EVs based on the company’s new Ultium battery and powertrain technology. the Hummer’s claimed 0-to-60-mph acceleration time of about 3 seconds is nothing less than eye-opening for a vehicle likely weighing up to 3 tons. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink?),

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