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Tesla Model S Plaid’s brutal acceleration from 60-120 mph is downright ridiculous

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The Tesla Model S Plaid is certainly one of them, especially when it comes to the monster sedan’s capability to accelerate from 60-120 mph in under 4 seconds. . The Model S debuted with a 0-60 mph time of over 5 seconds in its base version, after all, and even then, it was already plenty quick. . With over 1,000 horsepower, a 1.99-second

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Michelin's Sustainability Efforts Might Just Be, Well, Sustainable

The Truth About Cars

As fun as my ride in the Lucid was, it was a small part of a larger event put on by tire maker Michelin – one meant to give assembled media and analysts insight into the company’s sustainability plans. Full disclosure: Michelin paid for my flight, hotel room, and meals so that I could attend the event.) Even in the Explorer.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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During the Cybertruck delivery event, Elon Musk noted that the vehicle now features a payload capacity of 2,500 pounds. Overall, Tesla definitely missed its target with the Cyberbeast’s range, but the company did hit its target for the Dual Motor and RWD variants. seconds for its RWD version, 4.5 seconds for its Tri-Motor trim.

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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During the Cybertruck delivery event, Elon Musk noted that the vehicle now features a payload capacity of 2,500 pounds. Overall, Tesla definitely missed its target with the Cyberbeast’s range, but the company did hit its target for the Dual Motor and RWD variants. seconds for its RWD version, 4.5 seconds for its Tri-Motor trim.

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Tesla Model S Plaid final delivery date formally announced by Elon Musk

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After months of delay, the Tesla Model S Plaid has finally received a definitive customer release date. As per a recent tweet from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the Model S Plaid would hold a delivery event on June 3, 2021, and it would be held at the Fremont Factory in California. . seconds is very small, after all. .

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

Baua Electric

Shipped in Class 2 mode with a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), the e-bike is listed as “Class 3 ready”, meaning higher speeds can likely be unlocked. Just like the Moto, the new Pedego Cargo comes with a 20 mph (32 km/h) top speed but appears to be unlockable by those who prefer traveling at higher Class 3 speeds.

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Texas-made Tesla Model Y with 4680 battery charges 0-97% in under 1 hour

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mph to deplete the entire 4680 pack. When Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery technology at its Battery Day event in 2020, the company made it a point to highlight that its next-generation cells could pave the way for vast production efficiencies, weight savings, and more power. We then drove for 236 miles at an average of 73.75

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