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Tesla Model 3 ‘Ludicrous’ spotted at rumored event in California

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A batch of the forthcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance seems to have been spotted at a showroom in California, where some sources say the automaker is holding a private event for the yet-to-be-unveiled variant. The post said that the showroom was doing a private event for the new configuration.

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Lamborghini Electrifies its First SUV with the Urus SE

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Lamborghini held a private unveiling event in New York, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann and others in attendance. Its 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time is down to just 3.4 Lamborghini’s sales have been setting records in recent years, with the automaker seeing its best periods ever in North America, its top market region.

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Nuro introduces Gen 3 autonomous delivery vehicle; partnering with BYD on manufacturing

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A custom external pedestrian airbag across the front of the bot is optimized to reduce the force of impact and number of injuries in the event of collision. The new model has a top operating speed of 45 mph, allowing the vehicle to reach more customers and serve more businesses on a wider variety of roads.

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

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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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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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At an event in the GM Tech Center campus in Warren, Michigan, General Motors unveiled the core of its new strategy to grow the company’s EV sales quickly, efficiently and profitably. In North America, GM EVs will be powered by rectangular, pouch-style battery packs that are simple, lightweight and space-efficient.

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Jeep’s first EV will land in the US as early as July, electric Wrangler-like Recon to follow

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Jeep claims the Wagoneer S will be “lightning fast,” packing 600 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.5 We’ve already seen a sneak peek of the Recon Moab 4xe after images leaked out of a dealer event in Las Vegas. Previous head of Jeep North America, Jim Morrison, said the Recon EV “has the capability to cross the mighty Rubicon Trail.”

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Qiantu inks deal with Mullen to tap US market, K50 supercar to be rebranded as Mullen GT and GTRS

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Qiantu will leverage its strengths in vehicle design, technology development, and process innovation, combined with Mullen's manufacturing and sales strengths in the Americas market, to bring new EV options to consumers in the Americas, the release said. seconds and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

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