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Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ trial production, delivery date rumors swirl in China

Teslarati

Rumors of Tesla’s redesigned Model 3, known as “Highland,” are continuing to swirl in China, and there are even indications that the vehicle has already started to be built and deliveries could occur as soon as October. The Highland Model 3 has been in development for more than a year. I’d love to chat!

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Tesla China announces 0% down ‘Financial Leasing’ with buy-out options

Teslarati

Tesla China has announced a new “Financial Leasing” plan for more affordability as it offers the option of 0% down to purchase a vehicle, as well as several other financing options. Widespread EV adoption is already occurring in China, and Tesla is among the most popular manufacturers in the market.

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The Tesla of vans? Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles

EV Central

Hoping to repeat what Tesla did for electric cars, but for vans, the key to the success of the new Flexis brand that is also bankrolled by a French shipping and logistics firm CMA CGM is a bespoke dedicated architecture that will offer cutting edge EV tech. The post The Tesla of vans?

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Tesla owner implants a chip to unlock his car and more

Teslarati

Brandon Dalaly, a Tesla owner, has a unique way of unlocking his car: with his hand. However, for the second one which is what is used to unlock his Tesla, his hand was anesthetized with lidocaine. Brandon is actually beta testing the chip he uses to unlock his Tesla. Brandon is unlocking his Tesla with the chip in his body.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re thinking, “this sounds like a Swedish Tesla,” you’re getting the idea. As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

That’s less than any other EV calling itself a “crossover” or “utility vehicle,” from the Chevy Bolt EV and its soon-to-arrive Bolt EUV “utility” sibling to any version of the Tesla Model Y. Like a Tesla, the electric Volvo doesn’t need a button or key to start. It senses the fob, and it powers up when the driver sits down.

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Workplace Charging 101: Level 1

Plugs and Cars

The big EV news of the month was the first Tesla S deliveries. And given the range, workplace charging won’t be a big concern of Tesla S owners. A full workday of 120V charging likely costs less than many other perks offered by employers. For luxury car buyers, the ground has shifted. But what about the rest of us?

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