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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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by Dr James Jeffs, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt. Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop?

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Uber London Adds Tesla Vehicles For Drivers Wanting To Buy Or Lease EVs

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Starting on November 3, Tesla vehicles will be available for Uber drivers in London wanting to buy or lease a clean energy vehicle, Reuters reports. This is part of a plan to encourage Uber’s customers to use EVs.

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Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders maintain high ‘intent to buy,’ survey

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According to a new survey, Tesla Cybertruck reservation holders still firmly intend to buy, years after the initial announcement. The car reservation system has dramatically grown in popularity since Tesla made it a core part of its brand, and it’s no wonder why. What do you think of the article?

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What Dealers Need To Teach EV Salespeople & Customers (Part 3)

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This article is part of a series. You can find Part 1 here. You buy an EV that says it has 250 miles of range. Real World EV Range Picture this: you’re a first-time EV buyer. The next town with a rapid charger is 240 miles away, and your parents live there. So, you pack […].

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ArcelorMittal to buy 28.4% stake in Vallourec for about USD 1 bn – ET Auto

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ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaker, said it signed an agreement with funds managed by Apollo Global Management to buy 65.24 Download ETAuto App Get Realtime updates Save your favourite articles Scan to download App The post ArcelorMittal to buy 28.4% stake in Vallourec for around 955 million euros (USD 1.04

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EV demand spikes in the U.S. and Europe during first part of the year

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Gas prices in Europe and North America remain elevated compared to late 2020, EV incentives in many parts of the world remain in place to aid consumers, and new incentives for suppliers have also been put in place, helping to make EV production ever-cheaper. even reported not considering not buying a car at all.

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Honda dealers want to be a part of Honda’s newest venture

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Honda dealerships that want to be part of the buying process of the vehicles. While earlier this week, Sony Honda Mobility clarified that their vehicles won’t be available until 2026, this hasn’t stopped Honda dealers state-side from expressing their interest in being a part of the venture, according to Reuters.

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