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Tesla warns owners of a potential defect in their cars through in-car notification

Tesla is now using in-car notification to warn owners of a potential defect inside their vehicles – almost like a new way to do a recall. All of Tesla’s vehicles are connected to the internet. That connectivity is used for a variety of features ranging from sending back data for Autopilot to more simple entertainment features like music streaming. One lesser-known advantage of connectivity…
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Volkswagen ramps up production to 600,000 battery systems per year

Volkswagen Group has announced it is significantly expanding its production of battery systems at its components plant in Braunschweig. The expansion will double the plant’s output and, when fully ramped up, will be able to produce 500,000 MEB battery systems per year. Additionally, the plant will also be able to produce an additional 100,000 battery systems for non-MEB platform models…
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Rivian follows Tesla into another business with the launch of ‘Rivian Insurance’

Rivian is announcing today the launch of its own insurance arm: Rivian Insurance. It’s the latest in a series of moves that are extremely similar to initiatives previously launched by Tesla. Ahead of the start of deliveries of its R1T electric pickup, Rivian has been announcing several programs to support its upcoming customer fleet. Last month, Rivian announced its plan for charging, which…
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Mercedes-Benz EQS is impressive, but calling it a ‘Tesla Killer’ is insane

The media and Tesla shorts are quick to call the new Mercedes-Benz EQS a “Tesla killer.” While the new electric car is impressive, I wouldn’t be so quick to give it the too easily tossed around “Tesla killer” title. Today, Mercedes-Benz held the full unveiling of its first next-generation electric vehicle: the EQS. For a quick and light hearted look at the new announcement, check out…
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