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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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Semiconductor devices found on autonomous electric vehicles. Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop? Tesla generated waves when it showed the Model S could run steam on its infotainment system, showing how Witcher 3 can be played when the vehicle is stationary. That also makes it hard to benchmark.

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List of 8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying is Mostly Stupid

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I was on Google News and I saw a headline “8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying.” ” I couldn’t help myself, [continued] The post List of 8 Electric Cars to Avoid Buying is Mostly Stupid appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Should You Buy A Used Tesla?

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Used Tesla vehicles have dropped in price in recent months, causing many prospective buyers to consider buying one with a lower price tag and an older battery. There’s a lot to consider when looking at used Tesla vehicles, and one outlet recently looked at the downward trend to see what purchase routes could be best […]

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87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla

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Photo: Tesla Tesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Moreover, 81% of prospective US Tesla drivers are new customers switching from competing EV brands. Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla Stock Upgraded To “Buy” By Edward Jones

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Despite Tesla’s stock tumbling throughout last year, some Wall Street analysts are seeing the low share prices as an opportunity. On the heels of a rough year for Tesla’s stock, one firm has changed its tune on the automaker’s potential, noting that the current buy-in price may be reasonably low.

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$4,700 electric car! Would you buy Wuling’s Mini EV?

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Is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV the most exciting electric car on the market? But what is it about this little box on wheels that has led to it outselling Tesla? more… The post $4,700 electric car! Would you buy Wuling’s Mini EV? Probably not. appeared first on Electrek.

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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

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There are numerous factors to consider when one is looking to purchase an electric car. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . At $5 a gallon, 57% of respondents said they would be willing to buy an EV.