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Aptera driver-assist tech, 2024 Sonata design, used Tesla prices plunge: Today’s Car News

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Aptera is the first to use open-source-based Openpilot for driver-assist tech. And Hyundai previewed the new look of the 2024 Sonata Hybrid. Hyundai has revealed the design of the 2024 Sonata—Hybrid included—and it’s. Prices on used EV have fallen dramatically, and the Tesla Model 3 leads the way.

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

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Tesla received news this morning that it would gain two new adoptees of its North American Charging Standard, or NACS, as Hyundai and Kia both committed to using the connector for its electric vehicles in the U.S. Hyundai is set to adopt the NACS in the fourth quarter of 2024 in the U.S., and Canada.

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BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce adopt Tesla’s NACS charging port

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Welcome BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce owners to Superchargers across North America — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) October 17, 2023 The news comes after Kia and parent company Hyundai officially adopted the NACS earlier this month.

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Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

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Hyundai and Kia this week unveiled a new aerodynamic element aimed at improving EV range. While specific production plans weren’t discussed, Hyundai and Kia believe the skirt could be helpful in improving the aerodynamic performance of SUVs, or EVs with wider wheels. The automakers claim to have seen a 2.8% The Volkswagen ID.7

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Major OEMs are teaming up to dethrone Tesla from charging dominance

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The report states General Motors, Stellantis, Hyundai , along with its affiliate Kia, Honda, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, will all establish a new conglomeration to set up an expansive network of EV chargers. The latter three have plans to use the Combined Charging System (CCS), a different connector that rivals NACS. I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla licenses NACS to connector manufacturing giant Volex

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Other automakers, like Volvo, Rivian, Polestar, Aptera, Nissan , and others, have also committed to using the NACS connector, which is a direct competitor to the Combined Charging System (CCS). ” There are still several companies that are slow to commit to adopting the NACS from Tesla, including Hyundai and Toyota.

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Electric Car Company Aurica Motors Enters Two Partnerships for Manufacturing Training and Engineering

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Motive develops concept vehicles for major automakers such as Dodge, Hyundai, Suzuki, Chrysler, and Toyota. The company also offers advanced production programs for start-ups and smaller companies, and developed the prototype for the electric vehicle Aptera.