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Tesla hacker finds references to special seats for new Model 3 Performance

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Recent observations from a prolific Tesla hacker have suggested that the new Model 3 Performance would feature different seats compared to its Rear Wheel Drive and Dual Motor AWD siblings. As noted by the Tesla hacker, the refreshed Model 3 would have two seat variants: Base and Sport. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. And small, electric SUVs like this can satisfy a lot of tastes without ruining it for everyone.

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Tesla looks ready to roll out wireless EV charging

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Tesla appears to be ready to roll out wireless EV charging, according to the company’s Service Manual. Tesla has been diving into wireless EV charging development for some time, as last year, it acquired a company called Wiferion. Wiferion confirmed that Tesla had acquired it. I’d love to chat!

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Tesla Model 3 Highland approved to receive adaptive headlights in Europe

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It appears that the Model 3 Highland will be the first Tesla to actually feature adaptive headlights. All Tesla models since 2020 have been equipped with LED matrix headlights, but none of the vehicles have been released with adaptive headlights as a dedicated feature.

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Tesla Cybertruck payload and towing capacity confirmed in showroom ad

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Tesla has been showing off the Cybertruck at some of its showrooms in California ahead of the delivery event later this month, though the automaker still hasn’t released many details about the vehicle. Payload capacity refers to the amount of weight a truck can carry, while towing capacity refers to how much weight the vehicle can pull.

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Tesla Cybertruck range extender price estimated at $16k

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The Tesla Cybertruck is here, and some avid electric vehicle fans are quite underwhelmed. The vehicle’s range also came nowhere near the 500 miles that were teased by the electric vehicle maker in its 2019 unveiling. For casual consumers, after all, the Cybertruck Dual Motor’s 340 mile range may be quite enough.

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Tesla & other companies form EMA to promote electric mobility in Mexico

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Tesla and a few other companies recently announced the launch of the Electro Mobility Association (EMA) to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles in Mexico. Along with representatives from Tesla, Chinese automaker BYD, Europe’s Volvo, JAC, SEV, and Vemo formed the EMA.

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