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Polestar electric SUV to debut in October

Green Car Congress

At launch, Polestar 3 will feature a dual-motor drivetrain and a large battery, with a range target of more than 600 km (WLTP). Polestar intends to list on the Nasdaq in a proposed business combination with Gores Guggenheim, Inc. Customers can expect to order Polestar 3 in initial launch markets from the day of the premiere.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking; Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar

Green Car Congress

Their company has proven visionary in its focus and unique ability to enable long-range sensing and high-speed driving on the highway. In August 2020, Luminar announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Gores Metropoulos, Inc., Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics started their collaboration in spring 2019.

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EV extravaganza at Noosa Expo

EV Central

We were able to get close to a Honda E – the first one imported into Queensland by Nathan Gore-Brown – and were impressed by its cabin dimensions and wow-factor technology, including virtual mirrors. Here’s our gallery of all the EV goodness from the Sunshine State.

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Polestar announces Single Motor Polestar 2 is coming to the U.S.

Teslarati

The EPA rates the Polestar 2 Single Motor vehicle with 270 miles of range. RELATED: Polestar aims for $20B valuation in planned merger with Gores Guggenheim. It packs an identical battery pack as the Dual Motor trim, a 78-kWh battery pack with 231 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque.

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Polestar will unveil another new vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Teslarati

It is expected to achieve more than 300 miles of range from a 103kWh battery and features 2+2 seating, not unlike the Cadillac Celestiq. Lastly, the brand will continue in its merger with Gores Guggenheim , expected to be complete by the end of this month and conclude with the brand being listed on the NASDAQ.

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SpaceX stacking two Starships at once for the first time in ten months

Teslarati

For noses, domes, and header tanks, laser or waterjet-cut steel ‘gores’ (a bit like pizza slices) are welded together. Those ring sections – 9m (30 ft) wide and ranging from 2-4 rings tall (3.6-7.3m or 12-24 ft) – are then outfitted with stiffener rings and stringers to add rigidity and strength.

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Life

However, 90% of the vehicles that were eligible for the tax credit before April 18 are still eligible, according to Albert Gore , executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association. So, if you were worried that your options have shrunk considerably, rest assured, they haven’t.