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Tesla Model 3 Passes Truck Crash Test with Top Performance

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Tesla vehicles have consistently received top marks in crash tests conducted by various international transportation safety organizations. This impressive performance can be attributed to the low center of gravity created by the heavy battery situated at the bottom of these electric cars, as well as smart chassis design aimed at absorbing as much kinetic energy from […]

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Tesla Unveils 2025 Model 3 RWD with Longer Range Battery

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Tesla is set to upgrade its budget-friendly 2025 Model 3 by adding a bigger battery, as indicated by recent regulatory filings. New Battery Details The new 6M battery pack will have the same number of cells as the existing Model 3 RWD battery. This suggests that the company may be using a different battery chemistry or

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Tesla Boosts Model 3 Long Range Estimate with Premium Wheels

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Tesla has recently been expanding the range of its popular Model Y and Model 3 cars, updating their performance figures positively. Updates Following EPA Testing These positive adjustments typically occur after Tesla finishes the new EPA range evaluations, leading to updates on previously reported numbers from its more rigorous internal testing system. There was even a

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Police Departments Share Mixed Views on EVs as Patrol Cars

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Over the past year, three police departments that switched to electric police vehicles have shared their mixed experiences with these purchases. While Teslas performed poorly in actual patrol situations, Fords showed better results. The insights gained from these departments can assist others in avoiding the purchase of EVs that are not ideal for police duties. Specialized

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P7+: First AI Car with Free Self-Driving, No Weather Limitations

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With the aim to surpass Tesla in the realm of full self-driving, Xpeng has introduced a direct competitor to the Model 3, priced below $30,000, which includes complimentary full self-driving and autoparking features. Competition Intensifies in China Several of Tesla’s top rivals in China, such as BYD, Xpeng, and NIO, are rapidly advancing their driver assistance

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Model 3 Performance Range Test Underwhelms, LR RWD Hits 386 Miles

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When put through a tough full-to-empty range test on the highway, nearly all Tesla Model 3 variants, except for the highest Performance model, exceeded their EPA estimates, in some cases by a significant margin. Best Option for Efficiency For those hunting for the most efficient Tesla, the Model 3 Long Range AWD with a Panasonic battery

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Elon Musk Highlights Test Driver Boredom Before Model Y FSD Launch

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Tesla might soon submit the required paperwork to get regulatory approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature to be used without any driver oversight, meaning no warnings or restrictions for the driver. Future Plans for Tesla Vehicles Elon Musk believes that by next year, Tesla will get the go-ahead for unsupervised FSD, effectively transforming the Model

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Tesla Model S Excels in Range Test, Model 3 Falls Short

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Despite the advancements in Electric Vehicles (EVs), range anxiety continues to be a significant concern for many potential buyers. This fear often leads to hesitation, even when most modern EVs offer impressive range capabilities. The Range Test The automotive YouTube channel What Car recently tested 12 of the leading EVs from well-known manufacturers to see how

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BYD Closing in on Tesla: A New Leader in EV Sales?

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The competition in the electric vehicle market continues at full speed. Naturally, when we talk about this competition, two companies come to mind: Tesla, founded by Elon Musk in the US, and BYD, China’s rising star. While Tesla currently holds the lead, it has emerged that China’s BYD is catching up with sales. Here are the

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Elon Musk Teases New Tesla Models as Sales Drop

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In a bid to potentially revive waning sales, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted at the introduction of new electric vehicles during the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. This announcement followed the shareholders' approval of Musk’s substantial $56 billion compensation package. Musk showcased a slide featuring three new illustrations for upcoming vehicles With a product range

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