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Daily EV Recap: Tesla Self-Driving Homicide

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 Add Electrek to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Don’t know where to start?

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Daily EV Recap: Tesla Self-Driving Homicide

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 Add Electrek to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Don’t know where to start?

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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. The enhanced possibilities for using market-specific apps in China that this enables brings another focal point to BMW’s presentation at Auto Shanghai 2021. Market launch in China will get underway over the course of 2021.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. The transmission uses an electric oil pump, which helps improve efficiency.

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StreetScooter showcases all-new versions of successful WORK and WORK L electric light commercial vehicles

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The new versions of the WORK and WORK L can reach a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Other standard features on the list are heated driver and passenger seats, electric adjustable heated side mirrors, an infotainment system with a Bluetooth hands-free system that uses DAB+, and Apple Car Play and Google Android Auto.

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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Quicker charging, range to 320 miles, lower price

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With the Performance Upgrade option, the Mach-E enables an additional 100 lb-ft of torque from the new motor unit, thanks to “innovative powertrain thermal modeling and control algorithms,” and allows a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds at 114 mph—which Ford claims beats the Tesla Model Y Performance. seconds to 60 mph.

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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

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Polestar partnered with Google to power the infotainment with Android Auto OS. It includes 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. It includes active air suspension, sports seats, a 14.5″ center display, a 9″ driver display, and head-up display.