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Lucid introduces new $7,500 discount as EV price war heats up

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The effects of the Tesla price cuts from earlier this year are still being felt today. Many manufacturers quickly responded with price cuts of their own , including Lucid, who cut Air leases by $7,500. Now, thanks to continued price competition, Lucid is again offering a new discount. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.

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Rivian R2 Specs Surface Ahead of March 7 Reveal

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The first, a lower-cost electric SUV, is expected to be revealed on March 7, but we’re getting a sneak peek at the specs and pricing thanks to the internet sleuths on X/Twitter. Pricing will start at $47,000, though models with the 300-plus-mile range will likely cost more. Image: Rivian via X] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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BYD NEV sales up 262.9% YOY in October

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EA1, the first model built upon this platform also enjoyed popularity in the market with 6,018 units sold in October, becoming the biggest contributor to the market for NEVs priced at around RMB 100,000 (~US$15,600). in April 2021 at the Shanghai Auto Show. BYD introduced the e-platform 3.0 takes just 2.9

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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But for reference, here is a quick comparison of how the production Tesla Cybertruck compares to its hulking original prototype from 2019 — the prototype which, in a lot of ways, caused the auto industry to take a second look at Tesla’s sanity. Today, the production Cybertruck is listed with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5

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Tesla Cybertruck production has arrived: Here’s how it compares to its 2019 prototype

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But for reference, here is a quick comparison of how the production Tesla Cybertruck compares to its hulking original prototype from 2019 — the prototype which, in a lot of ways, caused the auto industry to take a second look at Tesla’s sanity. Today, the production Cybertruck is listed with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5

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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies

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There’s the vehicle’s supercar-beating performance, with its 0-60 mph time of 1.99 seconds, its 60-130 mph acceleration in 4.71 seconds, and its top speed of 200 mph. At its price of $130,000, the Model S Plaid is pretty much a class of one. .

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Toyota and Lexus roll-out low-cost automated braking safety packages on RAV4 Hybrid and RX crossover

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Both debuts will mark the arrival of new, multi-feature, integrated safety packages, each anchored by automated pre-collision braking and offered at a price below comparable systems across the auto industry. relative speeds of between approximately 7 – 50 mph, or 11 - 80 km/h). Lane Departure Alert (LDA).

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