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Cadillac Optiq EV breaks cover in China – a potential Tesla Model Y competitor?

New photos of the Cadillac Optiq have emerged in China, showing a sleek midsize electric crossover SUV, typical of what you would expect from the luxury brand. But can it compete with the Tesla Model Y? Last month, Electrek reported that General Motors’ joint venture (SAIC-GM) was planning to launch a new cheaper electric SUV in China. The Optiq is smaller than the Cadillac Lyriq, the…
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Tesla is taking steps to launch FSD Beta in China

Tesla is starting to take steps to launch Full Self-Driving Beta in China, but there are likely some hurdles ahead. For how much we are complaining about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package and FSD Beta in North America, we have it good compared to Europe and China, where Tesla has launched even fewer promised features under the package. Tesla has been selling the Full Self-Driving package, which…
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Rivian R1S and R1T owners can now use EVgo's Autocharge+ program

One of the largest fast-charging networks in the US, EVgo, announced Tuesday that Rivian R1S and R1T owners can now use its Autocharge+ program. Rivian EVs now eligible for EVgo Autocharge+ At the end of June, EVgo had over 3,200 DC fast-charging stalls in operation or under construction across the US, up from 2,400 last year. With the addition of Rivian, EVgo now has partnerships with 10…
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GEM's new app shows every road in the US where you can drive a low-speed vehicle

GEM, a low-speed vehicle (LSV) manufacturer in Anaheim, California, has just released a new app to make it even easier to use those small vehicles. The GEM Go app shows users a map of all roads in their area and highlights the streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph (56 km/h) or lower. Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are a federally regulated class of motor vehicles in the US. They often look like…
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