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Nissan joins UN-backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, aiming for 100% EVs by… ‘the early 2030s’

August 27, 2021
Nissan has announced that it’s the first Japanese automaker to join a United Nations-supported “Race to Zero” campaign, which is focused on accelerating electric vehicle implementation and reaching carbon neutrality. With the long-established LEAF on the market and an all-electric crossover on the way, Nissan said it aims to make all new-vehicle offerings fully electric… but not until…
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My very first Tesla, two months later: Here’s how it’s going

August 27, 2021
My first Tesla was delivered on June 29, one day before the end of the second quarter (wink, wink, Tesla). So that means my husband and I have now been driving our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus for two months. Here’s how it’s going. (Oh, and our car’s name is Nigel, since a couple of people asked.) This is a follow-up to my first post, which was about becoming a new Tesla Model 3…
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Snapchat for iOS adds revamped ‘Scan’ AR feature for detecting real-world objects

August 27, 2021
Snapchat is rolling out a major upgrade to its Scan feature and moving it so that it’s placed front and center in the application. As first reported by The Verge, the Scan feature can be used to identify a range of things in the real world, like clothes or dog breeds.” Snapchat says that its integrated Scan feature, which first started two years ago as a way to “Scan a Snapcode” for…
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Electrify America rolling out CarPlay and Android Auto apps for finding EV charging stations

August 27, 2021
Electrify America is upgrading its mobile apps to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems starting today. The new feature helps electric vehicle drivers easily discover the nearest EA charging station, initiate and complete charging remotely, and view charging plan details. Electrify America charging stations are crucial for EV adoption in the United States. The charging…
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