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Tesla posts stern response to Washington Post’s article on alleged Autopilot dangers

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Tesla has posted a stern response to a recent article from The Washington Post that suggested that the electric vehicle maker is putting people at risk because it allows systems like Autopilot to be deployed in areas that it was not designed for. Following is the pertinent section of Tesla’s response.

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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns

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General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. Designing a next-generation model of a long-lasting nameplate vehicle is not easy.

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Maserati unveils its first all electric SUV, the ‘Greek Thunderbolt’

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Maserati has unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the Maserati Grecale Folgore. Maserati, like many other Italian luxury brands, has been slow to produce electric vehicles. Still, with ever-tightening regulations on gas alternatives, Maserati is finally introducing its first all-electric high-performance offerings.

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Disneyland announces Autopia will be all-electric within the next 30 months (Updated)

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But activists put the pressure on to ensure that Disney goes all-EV with the ride, and fast. Late Thursday, those activists got their wish , and Disney announced that it would go all-electric with the ride within the next 30 months. Just imagine how much more fun the ride will be when it goes electric.

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Designing Disaster-Proof EV Infrastructure

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Building in Resilience for the EV Ecosystem An essential prerequisite for the wide-scale adoption of electric vehicles is the availability and reliability of EV infrastructure. Without an electricity supply, they are stranded there. The post Designing Disaster-Proof EV Infrastructure first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Tesla Model 3 takes on new Kia EV6 GT in insane all-electric drag race

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A Tesla Model 3 has taken on the all-new Kia EV6 GT in a crazy all-electric drag race. As electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity within the drag racing scene , it was only a matter of time before a new contender challenged Tesla’s dominance. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla’s ‘aging’ designs and how it will combat the newcomers on the EV block

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However, even the most loyal customers might end up finding designs and features that Tesla offers somewhat stale after six years of offering essentially the same look as the Model 3, and even newer designs like the Model Y receiving relatively no updates that would set it apart from its predecessor model years. Credit: Tesla Inc.

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