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NTSB investigation of Model 3 fatal crash in March finds Autopilot was active

Green Car Congress

If Tesla really wants to be a leader on safety, then the company must restrict Autopilot to conditions where it can be used safely and install a far more effective system to verify driver engagement. Yet Tesla claims that it’s leading the way toward lifesaving, self-driving cars.

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First seen Cybertruck charging curve disappoints, but is that the whole story?

Baua Electric

This is why EVs usually state their DC charge time “to 80%,” because charging past 80% at a high rate is generally bad for battery durability. The car starts at 14% state of charge, after about 20 minutes of preconditioning (an automatic process to raise battery temperature to accept higher charge rates).

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Wanted: Electric MINI test drivers

Green Cars News

Fully re-charging the battery using off-peak electricity at current prices will cost around £1.50. can be installed by Southern Electric. The 240V/32 amp supply provided by the wall box can fully charge the MINI E’s lithium-ion battery pack from empty in just 4.5 The MINI E driver also pays for the electricity used.

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