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Mercedes-Benz and Bosch showcase automated valet parking with EQS at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown hotel

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz and Bosch showcased automated valet parking at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown featuring the all-electric EQS sedan from Mercedes-EQ. Automated valet parking technology from Bosch and Mercedes-Benz is at the core of the demonstration in Los Angeles.

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RIZON begins US electric truck deliveries ā€“ Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Among the initial US customers is LA Sanitation & Environment, which is deploying seven e18L RIZON trucks with stake bed bodies for delivery of home trash bins to Los Angeles residents. Available configurations include box trucks, flatbeds, stake beds, reefers and other body types.

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LA Metro and Via Join partner to offer shared rides to select transit stations; $1.35M grant

Green Car Congress

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Via, a provider of on-demand shared rides are partnering to offer an affordable, equitable, and accessible option to connect to major train and bus stations. The project is funded in part by the largest federal grant of its kind—a $1.35-million

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2023 Detroit Auto Show Recap ā€“ Where Have All the Cars Gone?

The Truth About Cars

My initial hotel reservation was for two nights, but as early as last week I knew Iā€™d be booking it west on I-94 after lunchtime. That said, I do think that the New York and Los Angeles shows will continue to have a solid media day going forward. To be fair, product cycles play a part. Next year could be a stronger show.

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Is Tesla about to unveil the Model 3 Ludicrous/Plaid?

Baua Electric

Weā€™ve seen leaks in Teslaā€™s parts catalog showing new wheels and plaid badging, and Tesla was spotted filming a promo for a Model 3 with a plaid badge on the back. The vehicle under wraps inside the event space has the same color and wheels as the promo vehicle did, and the wheels match up with the leak from the parts catalog.

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Hertzā€™s Tesla order for 100k vehicles included Model Ys, which will be available in late April

Teslarati

While customers can click a “Book” button on Hertz’s website, the Model Y is not currently available for rental through Hertz. “These are part of the original order, not incremental,” a Hertz spokesperson told us. . “Hertz deal has zero effect on our economics.”

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Tesla Model Y added to Hertz fleet, joining Model 3

Teslarati

One is able to be booked, but no locations are currently offering the Model Y. markets as part of its phased national rollout. Hertz has already added the vehicle to its rentable electric vehicle page, but it does not appear to be available quite yet. The rental company also told us that availability was in several U.S.

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