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Tesla trifecta dominates Consumer Reports’ list of most satisfying cars on the market

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The idea behind the magazine’s survey was simple: would car owners buy their current vehicles again if given the chance? Elon Musk, for his part, appears to be pleased with the results of Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Survey, with the CEO giving the magazine a thumbs up on Twitter.

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UK’s IMI warns of upcoming shortage in qualified service personnel for EVs

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The UK’s Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which is created to establish new skills and benchmarks for the automotive sector, has issued a warning about the electric vehicle industry. IMI CEO Steve Nash issued a statement about the matter. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Opinion: Consumer Reports’ Tesla Autopilot stunt crossed a line in an already-heated EV climate

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The magazine was successful in its aim, but it also demonstrated that it takes a very determined driver and an elaborate set of procedures to bypass Tesla’s driver-monitoring systems. . The magazine’s team seemed to have buckled in the driver’s seatbelt without a person sitting in the seat. Only it didn’t.

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? Manufacturers need to overcome various production costs and scalability issues. See more at E Magazine.

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Toyota Rumored to Debut Performance Automatic Transmission for GR Models Next Month

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This may just be more publicized speculation from Japan’s Magazine X. It’s also supposed to be more willing to downshift, offering DSG-like performance without the reliability issues those units are sometimes associated with. Production is supposed to commence at roughly the same time. But it exists on a credible timeline.

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Tesla patent outlines system to actively monitor improper seatbelt use

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One such example was demonstrated by Consumer Reports recently when the magazine decided to show exactly how drivers could trick Tesla’s Autopilot driver-monitoring systems. . Tesla acknowledged the issue of drivers not wearing their seatbelts properly in the patent’s background. .

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The Path Towards Digitalization and the Future

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In addition, machines must be ready to engage the Internet of Things (IoT) to be successful in the current market. The higher-end software permits real-time adjustment in-process, everything from cycle time to tool tip position or tool magazine loading for the next jobs, to facilitate both faster startup and precision workflow.

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