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Tesla posts stern response to Washington Post’s article on alleged Autopilot dangers

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Tesla has posted a stern response to a recent article from The Washington Post that suggested that the electric vehicle maker is putting people at risk because it allows systems like Autopilot to be deployed in areas that it was not designed for. Following is the pertinent section of Tesla’s response.

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This Chinese electric car is almost entirely windows

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It’s definitely a qualifier for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column and hopefully helps us finish the year strong! The rear units look like they’re barely a hand wide and the front is perhaps half of that again, but the designers definitely weren’t about to spend a penny more on body panels than they had to.

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Sixthreezero launches the electric trike everyone says they actually want

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And any article I write about electric trikes invariably draws out all the armchair automotive engineers who chime in with the well-practiced “they should just put the two wheels in the front because it’s more stable!” With a top speed of 16 mph (25.7 Some things are constant in the universe. Entropy always tends towards disorder.

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2022 Rivian R1T: a real pickup truck makes an impressive debut

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Rivian quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. The company quotes acceleration from 0 to 60 mph at about 3 seconds, startling for a truck that weighs 7,000 pounds or more. It was a stunt, granted, but definitely a first for most of us. Stay tuned.

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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

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Furthermore, the heating system exacts no penalty on range for the ICE vehicle, but definitely increases energy consumption in an EV. kW to travel at 60 mph (100 kph), the max range will be 93 miles (150 km). Read more EV Tech Explained articles. This article appeared in Charged Issue 56 – July/Aug 2021 – Subscribe now. .

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I tested the Tromox MC10 electric trail bike. It’s a Sur Ron/Talaria killer

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(There’s also a street version designed for commuting at speeds up to 90 km/h or 56 mph, but I tested the off-road model). And by the way, this is one of those test rides that you’re definitely going to want to see, not just read about. Check out my first ride video below, then continue on for the rest of the article!

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The Tesla Autopilot Excuse: How EV ignorance created the perfect storm for a misinformation nightmare

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He also stated that judging by the distance of the vehicle from the owner’s home to the crash site, the Model S would have only accelerated to 30 mph before covering the entire 550-foot distance using Adaptive Cruise Control. ” It’s definitely a catchy headline and one that was sure to draw a decent amount of eyes.

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