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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

EV Central

I’ve long wondered why Tesla goes to the trouble of making its cars so damn fast, and powerful, when in most cases they are bought by people who are early adopters, greenies or tech heads, rather than driving enthusiasts. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance has Track mode … it’s complicated.

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4XE Review – Getting Your Money’s Worth?

The Truth About Cars

It’s unfortunate that I felt letdown enough to lead this review with the negatives, because there’s still a lot to like about the Grand Cherokee. I simply think Jeep has a good idea here that needs a bit more baking time. Most of these vehicles never leave pavement, anyway.

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Stuff We Use: Add-On In-Car Tech

The Truth About Cars

We’re still not totally sold on the idea of providing a ton of info (burner-based or otherwise) to Amazon in exchange for a bit of convenience, but must concede the device can have its advantages on a bust Uber night. & We’ll check back to see if the tape damaged the dash after its inevitable removal.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept Honda is introducing a hydrogen fuel-cell semi project at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) expo for fleet vehicles, and it signals the start of a new project and the company’s emphasis of fuel-cell tech for uses beyond passenger vehicles.

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Select Electric Motor Show brings future tech into focus at British Motor Show in 2021

Drive EV

The Select Electric Motor Show, sponsored by Select Car Leasing , the UK’s leading vehicle leasing company, will be held in the previously named Technology Hall and will now incorporate all EV content, future tech, Retro Electric and EV suppliers. Delivering news, reviews, tips and advice. Brought to you by electric car drivers. .

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Toyota Research Institute launches next phase of collaborative research with 13 new academic institutions; more than $75M investment

Green Car Congress

To get to the best ideas, collaboration is critical. Our aim is to build a pipeline of new ideas from different perspectives and underrepresented voices that share our vision of using AI for human amplification and societal good. Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Columbia University. Indiana University.

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

Cars That Think

When possible, we will carefully review our customers’ intended applications to avoid potential weaponization. It’s something that we are starting to explore, and we very much invite ideas for other technology-based solutions that might help address this concern.

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