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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

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The VinFast VF33, an E-segment SUV, uses two 150 kW electric motors, with battery capacity of up to 106 kWh and range of up to 550 km (342 miles). The VF32 and VF33 electric versions will be sold in the US, Canada and Europe markets from 2022.

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Rivian adopts touchless deliveries, 7-day, 1k-mile return policy for R1T and R1S

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A dedicated Rivian Guide will personally assist buyers throughout their entire purchase process. Based on the company’s official website, buyers of Rivian’s vehicles will have 7 days or 1,000 miles to return their vehicle in case they find that the R1T or R1S does not fit their needs. Credit: Rivian).

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QOTD: Dealing With The Metric System

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We Yanks like to think we're in this bubble of Imperial measurements, but many of us, myself included, live within a reasonable drive of Canada -- a place that uses the metric system. of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6. of a mile, you can convert mpg to km/h by multiplying by 1.6. miles x 4, so 12.4

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, has expanded its offerings to include a new monthly service, Maven Reserve. The curated Maven Reserve experience includes a dedicated parking space for the duration of the reservation and a personalized walk-through of the vehicle. and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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Cadillac previews production CELESTIQ flagship EV; MSRP starting above $300,000

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Each CELESTIQ will be personally commissioned—no two will be alike. Clients will work directly with their selected dealer and Cadillac designers to realize their unique vision for the car, with unprecedented levels of personalization tailored to reflect the owner’s tastes. Earlier post.) 1 front and 11.63:1

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Tesla FSD beta slated for summer EU release as UK allows self-driving cars on motorways

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There’s no question in my mind that with a pure vision solution, we can make a car that is dramatically safer than the average person. The EV automaker also plans to release FSD beta in other countries, like Canada. Tesla also plans to launch the FSD download beta button by June at the latest.

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J.D. Power survey finds drastic changes to commuting habits had minimal effect on sentiment in US about BEVs & self-driving

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Many vehicle owners in North America are driving fewer miles in the era of COVID-19, but their opinions of future mobility technology haven’t changed much since the first quarter of 2020, according to the J.D. For self-driving vehicles, the index is still low, slipping to 34 from 35 in the United States, while holding steady at 36 in Canada.

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