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New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?

A new interesting-looking Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted being tested on Californian streets. Is it one of Tesla’s upcoming new cheaper EVs? Redditor Jacknv spotted the vehicle on the 280 South near Daly City in the Bay Area, California. As noted by Jack, the camouflaged Model 3 prototype appears to have some features of Tesla’s Model 3 refresh from last year, but it also features a…
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Tesla progresses on Giga Berlin expansion, workers snuck in the middle of the night with police

Workers have reportedly snuck with police in the middle of the night in the forest around Gigafactory Berlin to cut trees for Tesla’s expansion. Tesla has been trying to expand its Gigafactory Berlin, but it has been facing some opposition. Earlier this year, the local residents of Grünheide, the municipality where Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is located, have voted against the expansion of the…
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Riding my Pinus: Rattan's new awkwardly-named e-bike is a lot of fun!

There’s no real beating around the bush here; the Rattan Pinus is one borrowed vowel away from the king of all middle-school humor. But trying to put that aside for just a few moments, the bike itself is actually a really fun ride and pretty darn decent, too. It’s definitely far from a premium-level e-bike, but it’s interesting as a modest budget option! Sure, funny name aside, there’s…
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E-quipment highlight: Unic UM325 electric spider crane

The Furukawa Unic corporation expanded its line of pop-up “spider” cranes earlier this year with the launch of the battery-powered UM325 electric spider crane – and it looks every bit like it’s ready to be cast in a Michael Bay Transformers movie. Developed with the…
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Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs

After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended Polo production in Europe as it shifts focus to smaller, more affordable EVs. VW Polo production ends in Europe after 40 years Volkswagen has been building Polo models in Pamplona, Spain, since 1984. Over 8.4 million Polos have been built at the Pamplona plant as one of Europe’s top-selling cars. According to…
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