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Elon Musk On Wide Release Of Tesla FSD Beta Button: “Maybe A Month Or Two Away”

CleanTechnica EVs

” This referred to a download button for an updated version of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta firmware (V9) that basically brings door-to-door automated driving to Tesla owners who purchased the FSD package (I did so in 2019 for $6,000, whereas it now […].

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Safety features are now among the top 5 parameters considered by customers looking at purchasing vehicles. In 2019, Hyundai Motor India became the first carmaker in the mass segment to offer connected car services on its ‘Bluelink’ platform. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to power next-gen infotainment for Volkswagen vehicles; Snapdragon 820A Processor, Snapdragon X12 & X5 LTE modems

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen AG vehicles featuring the Snapdragon 820A processor are expected to be available in 2019, while vehicles utilizing Snapdragon X12 and X5 LTE modems are expected to be available in 2018. As we look at the future of the automotive industry, we see mobile technologies at its core, and connectivity as its foundation. Earlier post.).

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

Further amplifying Volvo’s commitment to electrification, this report sought to provide new insights on the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), the current barriers to purchasing, and the future of the EV economy. Would increase likelihood to purchase EV. Base: Non-EV drivers. 1 More charging stations (61%). Base: Non-EV drivers.

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OLA Electric Scooter Ownership Blog - Dark Knight

Plug In India

For 4 wheelers above ₹ 15-18 lakh there is no case point for getting a ICE vehicle apart from availability or options ,but below ₹12-10 lakh 4w Ev isn’t convincing yet as a purchase point, this will change eventually by 2024-25. Current premium 2w EV's, give a tough fight to 125-150 Cc Petrol motorcycles.

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How to Add EV Charging to an Apartment or Condo

EV Match

According to the Pew Research Center , in 2019 approximately 36% of the United States population was renters. It covers a lot of these questions in further detail and can be downloaded for free. With EV charging at their residence, they may be ready to make the purchase.

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2024 Polestar 2 receives major update, including new motors, batteries and first rear-wheel drive

Green Car Congress

Polestar 2 first entered the highly competitive premium EV market in 2019. The increase in power, performance and driving enjoyment is also available to purchase as a downloadable over-the-air performance software upgrade for any eligible Long range Dual motor cars.

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