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Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability

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The automaker has been participating in the Pwn2Own hacking competition by offering large prizes and its electric cars for hacking challengers. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England

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A new offshore wind farm for New England The proposal is for Vineyard Wind 2, and it was put forward in response to a solicitation from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island for up to 6.8 million tons of CO2 emissions annually across the region, equivalent to taking 414,000 cars off the road. GW of offshore wind capacity.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. No longer reserved for luxury cars, advanced safety technologies, such as Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard. Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System. Car Finder. Remote Lock/Unlock.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

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EVs require less maintenance than gas cars, but they’re not infallible. Amber currently operates in Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, and it plans to extend to other states soon. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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3 R.I. Grieco retail outlets to pay $557K for misleading gross sales

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The July commitment additionally alleged the 3 Grieco retail outlets violated the Misleading Industry Practices Office, charging shoppers extra for cars than the fee marketed on their site, then including addendum charges and describing cars to be had at “auction” or “wholesale” costs in February and March 2022.

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UC Berkeley study confirms that yes, EVs do what they promise to do

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EVs made up nearly 40% of new auto registrations in San Jose and 34% in San Francisco last year. “We That study tracked real-world pollution levels, electric car penetration, and emergency room visits across California between 2013 and 2019, and controlled against overall improvements in California air quality during the study period.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

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A daring aerodynamic shape, frameless windows, grandiose full-width heckblende, and in-dash Guidestar navigation were all present on the 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora show car. The show car was production ready, save for the Guidestar. & Competition in the in-car navigation space heated up after Oldsmobile’s lead.

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