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Jeep, Ram owner plots EV ramp up in Michigan to prep first electric models for launch

September 13, 2024
Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis is investing over $406 million to retool three Michigan plants as part of plans to ramp up EV production. The new funding comes as it preps for the first electric Jeep, Dodge, and Ram EV pickup to hit the US market. Jeep, Ram to kick off Stellantis’ EV ramp up in the US Stellantis announced today’s new investments are part of a “multi-energy strategy.” Over…
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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, 'E-Lixr'

September 11, 2024
The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion. Miami is a poppin’ place. It’s flashy, it’s sexy, and it’s often times super hot, attracting locals and tourists…
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I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here's why

September 10, 2024
I fully divested from Tesla (TSLA), selling all my tesla shares. I’m going to try to explain why. At Electrek, we like to be clear about our biases rather than claim we have none. I’ve followed Tesla shares since 2008 and invested in the company after it went public in 2010. I started writing about EVs, and especially Tesla, full-time in 2015. I invested in the stock mainly because I fully…
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Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions

September 9, 2024
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases September 2024 v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4) Actually Smart Summon Cybertruck Autopark Eye-tracking with…
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