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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

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BYD plans to launch an electric pickup truck to compete against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. BYD revealed photos of its first electric pickup truck, showcasing its general appearance. The Tesla Cybertruck toured China earlier this year and became an instant celebrity among locals.

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

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Tesla has officially launched the upgraded Model 3, better known in EV circles as the Model 3 Highland, in North America. Tesla promoted the Model 3 Highland’s key upgrades over its predecessor on its official page for the vehicle. With this change, the previous generation Model 3 has been phased out.

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Tesla Cybertruck acceleration shines in recent sighting

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Elon Musk has noted in the past that Tesla does not make slow cars. Even the Tesla Semi, the company’s Class 8 all-electric truck, is arguably the fastest-accelerating truck in its class. The Cybertruck is a Tesla through and through, though its design is a lot more radical than the company’s other vehicles.

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The Tesla Cybertruck becomes instant celebrity in China

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Part of this is due to the fact that pickup trucks are classified as light trucks in China , so they face restrictions compared to passenger cars like the Model Y. Pickup trucks are required to drive on the rightmost “slow” lane on highways, and they are only allowed to travel up to 100 kph (62 mph).

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Tesla launches new Model S with new Plaid badge

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Tesla has rolled out what could very well be its coolest badge to date. Very few vehicles out there utilize graphical badges, after all. . The Tesla Model S Plaid’s unique badging is a loving homage to one of Elon Musk’s favorite space opera comedy films, Mel Brooks’ 1987 cult classic Spaceballs.

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Tesla Model Y driver starts race in reverse, still wins against AMG SUV

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This was exactly what happened when a Tesla Model Y lined up against an AMG Mercedes GLE SUV in a drag racing event in Las Vegas. As the light turned green, the AMG SUV shot forward while the Model Y reversed back. mph is hardly impressive for a Tesla Model Y. The WORST drag racer in history! seconds at 112.36

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Tesla starts making preparations for an exciting Model S Plaid delivery event

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The Tesla Model S Plaid’s delivery event is almost here, and the EV maker is already fully committed to its preparations for the occasion. Apart from the massive stage’s frame, lights and other pertinent equipment for the event were also being set up. . Tesla is setting up for Thursday’s event!

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