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Why Tesla competitors will need more than affordability to take EV pioneer’s crown

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Over the past several years, automotive manufacturers from all corners of the world have jumped head-first into electric vehicle production. Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives. But it goes much further than that.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

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The Anaheim Police Department has officially launched its pilot program to test six Tesla Model Y vehicles as patrol cars, after photos of the outfitted cruisers were spotted last week. “Choosing an UP.FIT Tesla provides best-in-class officer safety, driving performance, and the lowest total cost of ownership.

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Hyundai commits to fulfilling electrification strategy despite hybrid appeal

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Hyundai is committing to fulfilling its electrification strategy, refusing to divest and putting effort toward other, potentially more in-demand powertrains as it continues to find its footing in the world of electric vehicles. They’re even revising investment strategies and pulling back EV efforts in favor of hybrids.

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Tesla built over 500 free, public chargers in its Giga Berlin parking lot

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Tesla has built several charging posts into a parking lot at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, and the company says they’re free and open to the public. Credit: Tesla Manufacturing | X We built over 500 chargers in our carpark at Giga Berlin for employees, visitors and guests. Any location out there offering more?

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Tesla Model 3 to embark on grand 9,400-mile journey using printed solar panels

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A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia will be using a Tesla Model 3 as a means to test printed solar panels that they believe could be the next big thing in affordable, sustainable solutions. The printed solar panels would be rolled out beside the Tesla Model 3 to soak up the sunlight.

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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. The mandate requires EV charging companies to provide Tesla NACS and CCS ports to customers.

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Tesla gets J.D. Power Home Charging Experience Award for 3rd consecutive year

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Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream, and amidst this trend, home electric car charging solutions have only become more prominent. Power in its 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, about 68% of EV owners today utilize a Level 2 permanently mounted station.

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