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39 Teslas allegedly acquired by Las Vegas resident involved in crypto scam case

Teslarati

A 50-year-old Las Vegas resident was charged with operating a cryptocurrency scam that netted him $45 million and 39 brand-new Teslas, among other things. According to Silicon Valley , Chandran’s collection of 39 Teslas included 16 Model Y crossovers, 15 Model 3 sedans, four Model S sedans, and three Model X SUVs.

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Tesla Model Y driver starts race in reverse, still wins against AMG SUV

Teslarati

This was exactly what happened when a Tesla Model Y lined up against an AMG Mercedes GLE SUV in a drag racing event in Las Vegas. As the light turned green, the AMG SUV shot forward while the Model Y reversed back. Quite amazingly, the Model Y actually caught up to the AMG SUV at the latter parts of the race.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

EV Central

Vietnamese EV startup VinFast has revealed its VF Wild mid-sized ute concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas Reports suggest the VF Wild is 5300mm long and 2000mm wide. What is VinFast?

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Shock! VinFast’s VF Wild electric pickup was designed in Melbourne!

EV Central

The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. The sharp-lined VF Wild ute is the work of an independent design studio in Melbourne called GoMotiv, as is the VF 3 mini electric SUV rolled out alongside it at CES.

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Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

The rental-car giant Hertz has announced that it’s selling a third of its EV fleet —about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas—to buy gasoline cars. The company points to expensive collision claims and charging issues, and has suggested that Tesla’s price volatility didn’t help. And the first EV that goes completely by-wire has been U.S.-certified.

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Tesla layoffs, US-built VW electric car, an electrified Detroit: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

What upcoming SUV will underpin a new "elegant" electric from Lincoln? Last week, the CES show in Las Vegas was something of a disappointment for visitors. Which Chinese automaker showed an electric minivan in Detroit?

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Green Commuter unveils vanpool and car share service in LA with Tesla Model X

Green Car Congress

LA-based Green Commuter is introducing a vanpool and car share service with a fleet of Tesla Model X vehicles. Vanpool users will be able to lease the vehicles on a monthly basis, with total commuting costs comparable to, and, in many cases cheaper than, current vanpools that use standard vans or SUVs.