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Porsche 400-kw charging, Tesla range complaints, Lordstown and Karma: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla faces a scandal over range and how it addressed consumer complaints. Lordstown has to face Karma first. And Porsche looks beyond 350-kw connectors for at least one future EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla seemingly harassed by Camaro driver, flawless instant karma ensues

Teslarati

There is a reason why Tesla classifies its Full Self-Driving and Autopilot systems as safety features. This seemed to be the case in a recent Tesla incident that has made the rounds online. . In the short clip, a Tesla owner could be seen responding to a Chevy Camaro driver who was driving alongside the electric vehicle.

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Tesla Model 3 dishes out instant karma to driver mocking “brake failure” in China

Teslarati

It is said that karma can be a pretty vengeful thing. But if a recent Tesla crash in China is any indication, karma can be pretty darn ironic and funny too. Last year, Tesla China was hit by a wave of “brake failure” claims following a high-profile protest at the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Karma pickup, ride-hailing “deadheads,” what plays in Iowa: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Iowa is likely seeing more Teslas on TV. And Karma thinks more about trucks. Ride-hailing isn't so green in California. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Data focusing on California underscores that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are adding to pollution, not reducing it.

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Battery Day tech, free VW ID.4 charging, electric Karma: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla Battery Day steals the show today. And Karma has taken the Revero name off its electric version of it. Today is Tesla Battery Day, and while this much-anticipated event has been generating hype for the brand for many months, CEO Elon Musk. Volkswagen ID.4 4 owners get free fast-charging for three years.

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Tesla touchscreen recall, methane-powered fuel cells, California opposition dissolves: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Karma is testing fuel-cell systems fueled by liquid methane. And Tesla is recalling all those troublesome Model S and Model X touchscreens. After pressure from the federal government, Tesla is recalling 135,000. Several major automakers let up on their resistance to California’s Clean Car Standards.

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Aston Martin Rapide E, Karma Revero GT, Tesla battery recycling: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Aston Martin revealed the production version of its first electric car, the Rapide E, while California startup electric-carmaker Karma rolled out its updated Revero GT and a new Pininfarina GT Coupe in Shanghai. Tesla announced a new battery recycling facility at its Nevada Gigafactory.