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Tesla and its Supercharger Network dominate 11-way 1,000-mile EV test

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An 11-way, 1,000-mile endurance test has proven that long trips with an electric vehicle in the United States are now possible, though those who are not driving Teslas may find themselves a bit challenged. With the rapid charging station being as robust as it is today, the trifecta of Teslas dominated the 1,000-mile race.

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Ferrari’s Plug-in Hybrid One-Ups the Combustion Engine

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The result is Ferrari’s fastest road car ever, peaking at 339 kilometers per hour (211 miles per hour). Because the front wheels are driven independently, the car can travel 26 kilometers (16 miles) on electricity alone, at speeds up to 135 km/h (83 mph). I take the Ferrari on a run down Fiorano’s straightaway, and it’s spooky quiet.

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Is Elon Musk Back In “Production Hell” With Tesla’s 4680 Battery?

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The Arizona-built Lucid Air sedan, the work of Musk's former Model S chief engineer, has demonstrated it can travel up to 517 miles , a lofty record for any EV. Tesla's best, the Model S Long Range, is EPA-rated for 405 miles. It shows it's no longer a one-horse race." So much for "range anxiety." It all sounds amazing, on paper.

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