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Tesla to restrategize in China by ramping service and closing select stores: report

Teslarati

Earlier this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he is putting a lot of time into personally advancing Tesla service to make it “awesome.” The company would instead be putting a lot of effort into building out stores that can also double as service locations. . The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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Lucid Motors, fresh off $LCID listing, opens first southwest U.S. retail store

Teslarati

The Scottsdale location officially opened its doors on Saturday, August 7th, offering a retail store in the same state as its assembly facility in Casa Grande, which is just 50 miles away. The store is positioned in Scottsdale Fashion Square and is the company’s ninth location, adding to the growing network of Lucid Studios.

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Who’s hot and who’s not among US retailers for EV charging

Baua Electric

Consumer Reports analyzed over 270,000 store locations across major retail categories, including big box stores, convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, department stores, and discount stores. Department Stores: Kohl’s has installed EV charging at over 10% of its stores.

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Electric Volvo XC40 features new infotainment system powered by Android with Google technologies built-in

Green Car Congress

Powered by Android, the new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services. The two companies have been development partners for the past several years. —Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Such cars, which have embedded chips allowing internet access, enabling drivers to transmit, store and receive information collected via sensors – currently make up as much as 30% of all new vehicles sold, up from 6% in FY21. New-age buyers are increasingly taking to cars which offer continuous connectivity and a safer driving experience.

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Six Mainstream Profit Models in the EV Charging Station Industry

Setec Powerr

Users pay extra for these conveniences, ensuring a more personalized and efficient charging experience. Auxiliary Services While customers wait for their cars to charge, operators can offer additional services such as convenience stores, repair shops, small entertainment setups, and car washes.

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Peterbilt showcases 2012 Technology Truck; Li-ion pack for hotel loads/AC

Green Car Congress

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its Model 587 Technology Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including several emerging technologies that focus on advanced aerodynamics, fleet maintenance efficiency, personal connectivity, and next-generation energy storage. GHz connectivity. weight savings over lead-acid batteries.

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