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

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by Dr James Jeffs, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Computer chips have been part of cars for a long time, but no one really cares about them until they stop working or they are late to the production line, grinding manufacturing to an industry-shaking halt. Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop?

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Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

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Starting this year, by the decision of the Mayor of Moscow, we will not buy diesel buses, except for transportation in a special mode. The production site is located on the territory of the Sokolniki Car Repair and Construction Plant (SVARZ)—a branch of the State Unitary Enterprise Mosgortrans. Only electric buses. Earlier post.)

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Merchants Fleet to buy 5,400 new BrightDrop EV410s

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The announcement underscores Merchants’ fleet electrification leadership position, as BrightDrop’s first and largest FMC customer, with the highest intent to buy electric vehicles to date. Its portfolio of products, software, and services are designed to decarbonize last-mile deliveries and reduce congestion. Earlier post.)

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Tesla (TSLA) maintains PT & BUY rating from Canaccord

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Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas reiterated the investment bank’s Tesla price target of $234 and maintained the company’s BUY rating. In a note released last week, Gianarikas provided some insight into Tesla’s production and delivery numbers in the first quarter. year over year. Adventure 2 – Supply issue.

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Report: Tesla's Buying LiDAR Sensors After All

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After CEO Elon Musk’s poo-pooing of LiDAR technology, Tesla now appears to be buying the sensors and has become a primary customer of a major supplier. LiDAR is significantly more expensive than cameras alone, likely driving Tesla’s decision to cut it from production.

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NIO Gains Manufacturing Qualification & Buys Factories

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On October 4th, 2023, NIO received independent vehicle production qualification, and on the 5th of October, 2023, NIO announced it. continued] The post NIO Gains Manufacturing Qualification & Buys Factories appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter

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Elon Musk has made a bizarre statement in which he appears to complain about his smaller stake in Tesla and said that he prefers building products elsewhere unless he gets a bigger stake in the company. more… The post Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter appeared first on Electrek.

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