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Tesla Now Offers A Less Expensive Version of the New Model Y

The Truth About Cars

That price makes the Model Y one of the more affordable EVs available today, even before tax credits are figured in. Others cost between $1,000 and $2,000. Beyond the $8,000 FSD package, Tesla offers a $420 home charger and a few other added-cost accessories.

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EV owner driving Tesla’s shortest-range car shares experience during I-95 traffic catastrophe

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Interestingly enough, Kanninen drives a base Tesla Model 3 , the company’s shortest-range car available today. An image shared in a blog post by Kanninen even included an image showing the EV owner watching what appeared to be Netflix in his Model 3’s 15″ display while waiting for the gridlock to end. .

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The 4 Types of Electric Vehicles and How to Charge Them

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Take a look at the graph below to see the battery size and driving range for some battery electric vehicles available today. We encourage you to explore our other related blog posts such as EV plug types and our coverage of smart charging. How do you charge your battery electric vehicle?

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

Most car sites are built for gas vehicles, so you have to do countless hours of blog research. You may be surprised by the number of sedans, SUV/crossovers, and hatchbacks available. For example, I grew up in a “Toyota family” and Toyota only has one electric vehicle available today: The Prius Prime.

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Ford Just Gave BlueCruise a Significant Price Cut

The Truth About Cars

That said, none of the hands-free systems available today qualify as being autonomous, and all are stuck at SAE Level 2 on the automation scale, which means the driver must be attentive and will held responsible when things go sideways. By comparison, Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system works on any type of road, including urban areas.

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Report: Michelin Airless Tires See Alleged Breakthrough

The Truth About Cars

The most likely scenario is that airless tires continue to improve and eventually produce hybrid rubber that still uses air but has more internal structuring — resulting in superior versions of the run-flat tires that are available today. Images: Michelin] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

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Tire wear is supposed to be comparable to what’s available today and owners should be able to easily recognize when it’s time to buy some new rubber without special training. Hyundai says it’s working on that.

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