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Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model (LendingTree study)

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The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular luxury car model according to an analysis by LendingTree, which noted that San Jose, California has the most luxury vehicles. The study echoes the recent news that the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are both best sellers in California’s auto market. Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model.

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Univ of Utah studies find up to 27 seconds of mental distraction for drivers after using new hands-free technologies

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Potentially unsafe mental distractions for drivers can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to a pair of new studies for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety by University of Utah researchers. The smartphone assistants’ scores were 0.3 Click to enlarge. The ratings.

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Tesla takes dealership fight in Utah to state supreme court

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Utah continues to be a battleground in the state-by-state war between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer groups. Franchised dealers in multiple states have worked to block Tesla electric-car sales, because they view the company's practice of selling cars directly to customers as a threat to their business model.

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Via Motors, Geely to co-develop medium-duty extended-range electric truck for China and Americas

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VIA’s vehicle integration capability, at both production facilities in Utah and Mexico, provides a range of commercial vehicles to meet zero emissions requirements. Zhejiang Geely Commercial Vehicle (GCV) has two sub brands; the London Electric Vehicle Company and Yuan Cheng Auto.

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Rivian’s R2 will have a heat pump to help efficiency in winter

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We learned a lot about the R2 at its unveiling last week , and learned even more secrets about the car while hanging around after the event. While this works well to rapidly heat a cabin (without needing to wait for the engine to warm up to generate heat, as is the case in gas cars), it’s also relatively energy intense. California).

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Ford’s off-road riding college now clear to all

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Ford is now including a four-hour route for non-Bronco house owners at Bronco Off-Roadeo places in Nevada, Texas, and Utah. Ford may be operating riding faculties for house owners of a few of its alternative efficiency fashions, together with an ST SUV Revel in for Edge ST and Explorer ST house owners, with places in Utah and North Carolina.

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Raejean & Tessie’s photographic EV road trip

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Red rocks, dinosaur prints, Sawtooth Mountains, High Sierra wilderness, and wildflowers By Raejean Fellows: Past President, Electric Auto Association; Director, Plug In America. She has rescued me when inattentive drivers have attempted to merge into me, and when I have been inattentive to cars up ahead. Pioneer Park, St.