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NIO planning on releasing affordable electric car for European market: report

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Li also estimated that his company and other Chinese EV makers have a cost advantage of up to 20% over competitors like Tesla. Its recent strategies in China even echo some of fellow EV maker Tesla’s hardline legal approach. NIO is steadily becoming a more experienced automaker. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Electric jet company Lilium partners with Palantir

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An electric jet startup company, Lilium, has partnered with software giant Palantir to introduce what they think is the future of mobility. Over the past ten years, there has been an explosion in the number of companies looking to offer personal electric aircraft to the masses. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review: An affordable Brose mid-drive e-bike for the common man!

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The company has always sought to provide most of what you can get from higher-priced electric bike models, yet at a much more affordable price. As a Class 3 e-bike, it can hit speeds of up to 28 mph (45 km/h), which is the maximum legal limit for e-bikes in most jurisdictions in the US. Don’t believe me?

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Stellantis Investors Fume Over CEO Pay Amid Job Cuts, Plant Closures, Supplier Strife

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the company has initiated the termination of thousands of supplemental employees in Detroit, Toledo and Ohio, and is eliminating more positions in France, according to local unions. While Tavares’ plans to further streamline the company haven't been particularly popular, this has been the trend for many large automakers of late.

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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

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We’re now hearing more grandiose claims about the car, with Musk saying that it would feature rocket technology thanks to a partnership with his other company, SpaceX. So, a flying, rocket-powered EV that is somehow street-legal.

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Magna advances road safety with impaired driving prevention technology | Autocar Professional

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At CES 2024, held earlier this month in Las Vegas, leading mobility technology company Magna introduced a breath and camera-based pre-development technology designed to combat impaired driving. The new safety technology determines if drivers are ‘fit to drive’ in a fast, reliable and affordable way.

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Rapido revival in sight: Central guidelines set to reignite bike taxi services in Delhi and Maharashtra – ET Auto

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ( MoRTH ) has issued guidelines clarifying the legality of bike taxis in India, potentially paving way for their return in key markets like Delhi and Maharashtra. The latest advisory aims to standardize regulations and protect bike taxi riders from legal complications.

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