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Tesla Autopilot’s emergency vehicle response feature is addressing a deadly problem no one wants to talk about

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The NHTSA responded by calling out the company for not issuing a recall when it released its proactive over-the-air software update. . They are dying because cars crash into them while they’re parked on the side of the road. But statistics prove the real story. And disturbingly enough, very little is being done about it.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Earlier post.).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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It solves the storage problems faced by the electric utility companies in absorbing and adapting to the highly variable power and energy generated by solar and wind. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Appendix F: Biofuel Issues. References.

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NEDC Vs WLTP: How EV Ranges Are Estimated Around The Globe & Why Bother About The Tests

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It becomes even more difficult when the actual range of an EV contradicts what is advertised by the company.  When testing EVs, the EPA frequently employs a process called the multi-cycle test, which calls for fully charging the battery before leaving the car parked overnight.

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We visited the OLA Future Factory: Electric Scooter Manufacturing

Plug In India

Also reduces overheads for the company. I asked her about start-ups that she has liked, She talked of Bolt, which is setting up charging stations for two wheelers using 15 A plug points. The company had hired 20 Innovas for media transport, two journalists per car. Currently in WFH mode. Quite happy with that.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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million vehicles, and we’re seeing about half of people use it so far. For a while there, we were training-constrained in our progress, and we are, at this point, no longer training-constrained, and so we’re making rapid progress. We’re making sure that we’re being efficient as possible in our training.

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Tesla 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting transcript: June 13, 2024

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First, we’re going to cover the 12 items that stockholders have been asked to vote on, as well as any other matters that have been properly presented. No other company in the world has such a diverse, engaged, and supportive set of shareholders as Tesla. Second, our founder and CEO, Elon Musk will provide a presentation.

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