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Cheapest Cybertruck Features: Tesla Cuts Foundation Series Items

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Tesla has begun to inform early reservation holders of the Cybertruck that they can now set up their vehicles with non-Foundation Series trims, which are $20,000 less expensive. The entry-level dual-motor Cybertruck AWD is now priced at $79,990, while the tri-motor Cyberbeast is priced just below $100,000. Additionally, the least expensive Cybertruck is eligible for the […]

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Cheapest Model Y Now Offers 5% Longer Range Per Charge

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Tesla appears to be quite cautious, or maybe more accurately, realistic, when it comes to estimating the range of its own electric vehicles. Before the EPA put the base Model Y RWD Long Range through its updated and rigorous range testing, Tesla estimated its least expensive Model Y would have a range of 320 miles on

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Tesla Rideshare Drivers Use Self-Driving Mode for Safety

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Tesla is set to reveal a fully autonomous Robotaxi and potentially a ride-sharing platform, likely named the Cybercab service, on October 10. Current Use of Tesla Vehicles Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft drivers have been taking advantage of their Tesla vehicles as makeshift Robotaxis. They enter their destinations and let the cars navigate themselves. One unfortunate incident

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Sony Launches ISX038 Sensor for RAW and YUV Output in Driving Systems

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Sony has introduced the ISX038 sensor, which can output both RAW and YUV images at the same time. This innovation is designed for assistive and autonomous driving systems, helping to lessen the number of camera sensors needed in today’s cars. The sensor works well with the widely-used Mobileye EyeQ 6 system-on-a-chip, which is favored by several

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Tesla Launches Affordable Cybertruck Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

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The Cybertruck’s pricing has now aligned with the Model X in the US, as Tesla begins to send out order invitations for its non-Foundation Series models, just like they said would happen in Q4. New Pricing for Cybertruck For reservation holders who didn’t choose the high-end Foundation Series trim, the starting price for the AWD Cybertruck

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Xiaomi SU7 Sales Hit 16,000 in September, Aiming for 20,000 in October

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Amid growing rivalry in the worldwide electric vehicle market, Xiaomi’s recent results are attracting notable interest. On October 1, the firm revealed that its sales for September exceeded 10,000 units, achieving this for four straight months. This achievement lays a strong groundwork for the company’s goal of delivering 20,000 units in October, as mentioned by Lei

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Biden Administration Spends $2 Billion on EV Tax Credits for Teslas

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The U.S. Treasury Department has revealed the total amount of electric vehicle subsidies it has provided since the start of this year. Monthly Expenditures Previous estimates suggested that the government was spending around $200 million each month on EV tax credits, and those figures were quite accurate. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act from the White

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Rivian R1T Survives 100+ Feet of Flooding in Hurricane

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In a recent Facebook video, Micheal, a resident of Ashville, North Carolina, shared how a hurricane affected his truck. Surprisingly, he discovered that his vehicle was still working, though it was covered in a thick layer of mud. Before the storm hit, Micheal had parked his truck outside a U-Haul store located on Swannanoa River Road

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New Material Prevents EV Battery Fires from Thermal Runaway

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While Tesla’s data debunks the common belief that electric vehicle (EV) battery fires are frequent, it’s clear that when they do occur, extinguishing them is quite difficult. Difficulty in Extinguishing EV Fires It requires significantly more water to put out a fire started by an electric vehicle battery. This is due to a phenomenon called thermal

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Model Y Zero Down Payment Deal Continues in Q4 Without 1.99% APR

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Tesla appears to be gearing up for its holiday promotions for the Model Y, having quickly rolled out a new offer at the start of the fourth quarter. This new deal is essentially an extension of an existing promotion. New Lease Offer The latest offer includes a Model Y lease with no down payment required, allowing

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