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Rivian R1T tops safety list, Tesla sales drop, Musk factor: Today’s Car News

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And Rivian gains some enviable safety credentials. The Rivian R1T makes a strong argument for that; it just landed atop the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list for 2024, and it’s the only electric. Tesla sales plunged over the past three months; is Elon Musk a factor? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Canoo vans in USPS fleet, EV charge time concerns, EV acceleration as safety: Today’s Car News

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second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? Canoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second And are worries about charge time overtaking range and other charging concerns as a top barrier for EV adoption? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford EVs at Tesla Superchargers, EV Top Safety Picks, Aston EV delay: Today’s Car News

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Several EVs are among the safest new vehicles on the market. Three EVs are on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ shortlist, despite tougher requirements, with a handful of EVs. And Aston Martin has hit snooze on EVs in favor of plug-in hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla revises late-night driving and its affect on Safety Score

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Tesla has revised how late-night driving can affect your Safety Score. Tesla’s Safety Score gives drivers feedback on how they drive and uses a variety of factors to determine the probability of an accident in the future. Previously, Tesla considered any driving between 10 PM and 4 AM when calculating a Safety Score.

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Tesla Cybertruck batteries, Audi EV safety, Mazda EV plans: Today’s Car News

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All of Audi’s electric SUVs earn top safety ratings. Mazda is reportedly considering Mexico for EV production. And Tesla is rolling out better batteries in its Cybertruck. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Model Y secures 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award despite tougher metrics

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has raised the bar for its 2024 top safety awards, requiring improved protection for rear-seat passengers and pedestrian safety features for 2024 models. “We continue to raise the bar for vehicle safety with another significant update to our award criteria. .

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Honda EV scooter, Ioniq 6 safety rating, Rivian software update: Today’s Car News

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV70, and Lexus RZ make the safety honor roll. Honda rolls out an electric scooter that looks like a perfect pair with an EV. And have Rivian trucks long ago delivered just become better-driving? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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