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A one-of-a-kind secret Tesla Roadster R&D prototype is for sale

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You’ve perhaps heard of the original Tesla Roadster, the car that started Tesla and the EV revolution. Recently, we got an email tip about an original Tesla Roadster which the owners were about to put up for sale. An after-purchase performance package would be a way to bring revenue in through service departments.

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Hyundai finds new materials partner to improve EV battery and motor performance

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Hyundai taps Toray for new EV materials Hyundai Motor announced a strategic partnership with Toray Industries on Thursday, a leader in carbon fiber and composite material tech. For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi.

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Hyundai bets on new materials to improve its upcoming electric vehicles

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Hyundai taps Toray for new EV materials Hyundai Motor announced a strategic partnership with Toray Industries on Thursday, a leader in carbon fiber and composite material tech. For example, Toray is working with California-based Joby Aviation to use carbon fiber on its upcoming all-electric air taxi.

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

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A fleet of Tesla Model 3s will now be the patrol vehicles for Dallas County, Texas, law enforcement officers. The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of three Model 3 all-electric sedans yesterday. ” The purchase will cost around $190,000 in total, with the three vehicles sitting at about $65,000 each. .”

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Made-in-China Tesla Model Y Performance debuts with AMD Ryzen graphics chip

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Giga Shanghai started Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries, kicking off deliveries for the Chinese market. Besides its Ryzen chip, Tesla owners also noted that the company upgraded the Model Y Performance’s 12V lead-acid battery to a 16V lithium battery. A carbon fiber spoiler. Credit: wujin941005 ).

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Saleen introduces $152K FOURSIXTEEN performance version of Tesla Model S

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Saleen Automotive unveiled its FOURSIXTEEN Tesla Model S-based (the 85 kWh performance model) vehicle at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this past weekend. Power (416 hp/310 kW) and torque (N·m) remain the same as in the base P85 Tesla Model S. FOURSIXTEEN. lick to enlarge. 1 final gear ratio for quicker acceleration.

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BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range

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It also featured large air intakes at the bottom and carbon fiber side skirts, adding to the sedan’s sporty design. While the front looks like a Tesla Model S, the rear almost adds a Porsche-like feel to it. From the images, you can see similarly designed slim LED headlights and Lidar on the roof.

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