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Tesla bumps Model Y Performance price up $500 in the U.S.

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Tesla has bumped the price of the Model Y Performance up by $500 in the United States, the second time in one week that the automaker has increased prices on its premier version of the all-electric crossover. Tesla Model Y Performance trims are now priced at $58,490, up $500 from $57,990. I’d love to hear from you!

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UC Santa Cruz prof suggests self-driving cars will torpedo parking pricing as effective congestion management policy; “incentive to create havoc”

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In this paper, I identify and analyze a new channel through which AVs will have unambiguously negative environmental consequences—the removal of parking pricing, one of the most effective congestion management policies, from the urban transportation policy toolbox. His paper is published in the journal Transport Policy.

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Archer taps FCA to accelerate eVTOL production

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The 100% electric aircraft will be capable of traveling distances of up to 60 miles at 150 mph. Through this announced collaboration, the companies will work together to decrease the cost of production significantly, enabling Archer to bring affordably priced service to customers via its ultra-quiet, high-performance eVTOL aircraft.

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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

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The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced. The 2017 e-Golf runs zero to 60 mph faster than its predecessor—now in 9.6 seconds—and its top speed increases to 93 mph. Using 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of just $550.

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Tesla adds apparent 4680 Model Y to design studio

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As could be seen in the Model Y AWD’s configurator , the vehicle is priced at $49,990 before incentives. For that price, customers could expect 279 miles of range per charge, a top speed of 135 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.0 Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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RAC says UK motorists are reducing car use because of higher costs, support for higher speed limits falling

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The latest annual Report on Motoring by the Royal Automotive Club (RAC) says that motorists are continuing to give up important day-to-day activities by car as a result of the high cost of motoring. Most motorists also believe that if the motorway limit is increased to 80 mph (129 km/h), most people will drive at 90 mph (145 km/h).

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Study finds 6.3% spread in fuel economy obtained with maximum and minimum rolling resistance tires

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At the average 2015 price of regular gasoline, the obtained fuel-consumption extremes result in a $78 difference in the annual cost of gasoline per light-duty vehicle, Sivak said. market (maximum speeds for each of these types of speed-rated tires are 118 mph, 130 mph and 149 mph, respectively). mpg (RRf at 8.1